Aberdeen Gardens
Introduction
Wetlands Watch's multi-year project in the historic Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood of Hampton, Virginia, led to the development of its first Neighborhood Resilience Action Plan (RAP). This community-driven initiative honors the area’s rich history and environmental assets while focusing on innovative flood mitigation strategies. Supported by partnerships with the City of Hampton, Hazen & Sawyer, and academic institutions like Virginia Tech, the RAP serves as a blueprint for implementing nature-based solutions, including rain gardens, bioswales, and tree planting. Generous funding from The Blocker Foundation and Virginia Sea Grant has made this work possible, fostering long-term resilience in Aberdeen Gardens and setting a model for climate adaptation efforts statewide.
Study Area
Aberdeen Creek Drone Flyover
Aberdeen Gardens 2D Map
City GIS Data, including the stormwater system, parcels, water bodies, and flood zones, may be found here.
Aberdeen Gardens Project Reports
Aberdeen Gardens Resilience Action Plan
Coastal Community Design Collaborative: Design Portfolio
Aberdeen Gardens: Virginia Tech Landscape Architecture Studio Final Presentations
Dr. Kim’s 2022 Studio explored design interventions in the Aberdeen community based on feedback from the Greater Aberdeen Community Coalition. Students considered the history and context of the neighborhood, and proposed amenities including community gardens, enhanced recreational and mixed-use public space, and green infrastructure. View their final presentations below.
Coastal Community Design Collaborative (Hampton University and Old Dominion University) Final Presentation
Coastal Community Design Collaborative (Hampton University and Old Dominion University) Final Reports
Individual Student Projects
Click on the individual student projects below to see their projects in greater detail.
