The Gloucester HarborWalk is a mile and half path traversing the working waterfront, cultural sites and downtown commercial district in America's oldest seaport. Connecting new, refurbished and existing public spaces, the HarborWalk provides access to Gloucester Harbor and downtown while highlighting the character of the place, and respecting the authentic beauty of the working waterfront.
Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc. also designed the series of story markers and wayfinding maps that lead and help convey the rich artistic, industrial and historical heritage of the city.
Design
Overview
Details
Connections are made to existing museums, artifacts and interpretive sites as well as short interactive films —
available via smartphone and the web. QR codes at each marker allow for deeper investigation of topics conveyed. Each of the markers has a unique icon revealing a key facet of the story. Each icon is slightly raised allowing visitors to collect pencil rubbings at each Story Marker.
available via smartphone and the web. QR codes at each marker allow for deeper investigation of topics conveyed. Each of the markers has a unique icon revealing a key facet of the story. Each icon is slightly raised allowing visitors to collect pencil rubbings at each Story Marker.
Palette and materials
The path's palette draws on the native maritime and cultural materials of Cape Ann, employing wood boardwalks, granite and brick paving linked by a stabilized paving mix recycled glass and crushed granite that is highly functional in stormwater management and barrier free access while also subtly beautiful.
Wood light poles and overhead illumination define the gathering spaces along the path, with granite benches assembled from the unique salvaged local stone.
Wood light poles and overhead illumination define the gathering spaces along the path, with granite benches assembled from the unique salvaged local stone.
Trees and Blooms
Native tree and perennial plantings enhance areas for teaching sustainability and hosting migratory birds and butterflies. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about the gardens please contact Friends of the Harborwalk gharborwalk@gmail.com
Photo Gallery
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