Spoil Island

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Exploring the often-overlooked spoil islands along the U.S. east coast, this book delves into their unique blend of waste and potential, revealing how these dredged landscapes challenge conventional notions of value. Through research from New York City to Key West, it examines the implications for 21st-century placemaking, public space, and infrastructure. The narrative uncovers these islands as a new public commons, highlighting the intricate relationship between human intervention and natural ecosystems.