We named it Shore Thing, but don’t get too comfortable with the idea that it’ll always look and feel the same.
This platform was designed to evolve with the city: to shift shape, spark ideas, and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible on our riverfronts. Its ten modular barges can be rearranged into new configurations, floated to different locations, or expanded with new elements. What you see this summer might just be the first draft.
It’s not just a destination—it’s a jumping-off point.
Big ideas take big effort
Projects like this don’t happen with a snap of the fingers. They take time, teamwork, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes coordination. Every step of the way, Riverlife has worked closely with engineers, the city, the coast guard, artists, community advisors, and regulators to make sure Shore Thing is safe, legal, and built to last.
So while we know there are limits (for now), we’re also here to push them. We’re actively exploring what could come next: whether that’s on the water, on the shore, or in the spaces in between.
Got an idea that sounds ambitious? Unconventional? A little bit out there?
Good. We want to hear it.
All hands on deck
We’re looking for artists, performers, culture-makers, and creative thinkers of all kinds to help shape the future of Shore Thing.
Whether your vision lives on a barge, spills onto land, or floats across the river, we want to know:
What would you do with a floating platform?
Let’s make it happen—together.
