Enchanted green blue infrastructure

Abstract

Enchanted Green Blue Infrastructure reimagines the post industrial corridor south of the Refinery District in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a living social ecological landscape. The project responds to a site shaped by industrial remnants, fragmented access, and overlooked ecological potential. By integrating water, landform, vegetation, and community use into a cohesive framework, the design transforms the corridor into an extension of both the Refinery District and the Awasisak Mēskanow Greenway. The practicum explores how green blue infrastructure can become more than a technical system by supporting biodiversity, enhancing stormwater performance, and creating a resilient foundation for future growth. At the same time, the design introduces community gardens, gathering spaces, play environments, and accessible pathways that foster cultural connection, learning, and a sense of belonging for surrounding residents. By working with existing conditions and strengthening natural systems, the project demonstrates how urban landscapes can reconnect people with the land while addressing functional, ecological, and social needs. Enchanted Green Blue Infrastructure positions the corridor as a meaningful place to inhabit, experience, and care for, illustrating how infrastructure can cultivate both environmental resilience and enriched community life.February 202