Superior Shores Lakehomes: Lake Superior's Hidden Destination
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Abstract
The north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota is a major tourist destination for
travelers from around the country and worldwide. The past 50 years has seen
rapid development of both residential and commercial lots along the lake shore.
Much of this development has had an adverse affect on the ecology of the
shoreline.
Superior Shores, a resort and lake home rental property near Two Harbors is an
example of housing and business on the lake which I have interest in. This 46
acre property includes a lodge, several condo units, restaurants, pools, small
shops and conference center. The property edges the shore and includes some
undeveloped woodland areas. This property is currently undergoing changes in
both ownership and property management. Soon the lodge, conference center,
and restaurant will be a new property and not part of the Lake Home
Association which I am working with.
The underlying premise of design is that the Lake Superior ecology can inform
ways to restore that environment to a more natural state. I purpose to rework the
existing property into a more natural and secluded site.