Visions of a terrible future
VISION ONE: The historic centre, protected by high walls, becomes an island linked to east and west Hull by bridges.
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By 2095, experts predict sea levels could rise by 190cm putting Hull at risk
Large swathes of the city are allowed to flood, creating a salt marsh.
VISION TWO: The city stays put and is protected by a series of reservoirs formed behind a thick wall on the estuary.
A network of creeks is carved through the city and, because the reservoirs are below the existing city level, gravity drains flood water out of the city via the creeks.
The reservoirs drain at low tide twice a day, and are used for recreational activities.
VISION THREE: Just like in the film Waterworld, the city is extended on to a network of decommissioned North Sea oil rigs and other platforms in the Humber estuary.
Rigs are connected by bridges with the mainland and provide space for houses, sports grounds, theatres and a university.
Parts of the city on the floodplain are inhabited by floating communities made up of smaller house boats.
4 Comments
by Steve, Hull
Friday, January 15 2010, 7:21PM
“I can feel a flood tax coming on!
Hull has been here for hundreds of years and now its oing to flood over the next 100 smell the coffee its morning time to stop dreaming and wake up.”
by Sam, Sam
Friday, January 15 2010, 1:29PM
“I'm liking the cyberpunk aesthetic of the oil-rig option it has to be said.”
by Sam, The Drawing Room
Friday, January 15 2010, 1:22PM
“I've made a note in my diary C DVD G as the only time I've ever agreed with you.
My dog can draw better than that.”
by Chinese DVD Gang, Warton Stleet Malket
Friday, January 15 2010, 12:09PM
“Version 5 - gets drawn by someone not still at primary school as to not look like it should be pinned on a fridge by a magnet.”