Awarded to the Montauk Hamlet Master Plan in East Hampton, NY in the Analysis and Planning category. Dodson & Flinker led a multi-disciplinary team to develop both physical plans and economic strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on Montauk’s commercial center. Hundreds of residents and stakeholders participated in a series of multi-day public design charrettes to envision their community’s future. This plan, reflecting this public input, lays out a comprehensive strategy for managed retreat from vulnerable beachfront, and nature-based strategies for protecting Montauk’s historic working harbor, all while building economic vitality and reinforcing the community’s unique landscape character.