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The vibrant, historic City of Cape May, located at New Jersey’s southern most point, is looking to improve several of its city parks, Rotary Park and Harborview Park, as well as create a nature reserve, the Sewell Point Sanctuary, in the eastern end of town. The city council’s goal is to integrate these parks more fully and sustainably into this walkable and vibrant destination city. This two square mile ‘study area’ will serve as the overarching site for this project, providing an opportunity for students to explore the principles of park and nature reserve design, master planning, and mapping within an urban context of a historically, culturally, and ecologically significant city. In addition to park designs, the City of Cape May has requested that students prepare a “Pedestrian City Trail” connecting and educating residents and visitors to the city’s rich cultural and natural heritage while forging a path towards a sustainable future.