Project Overview
RE:BEACH is an innovative coastal resilience initiative led by the City of Oceanside, California, in partnership with Resilient Cities Catalyst (RCC). The project aims to address decades of beach erosion by developing solutions that restore and retain sand, protect coastal ecosystems, and preserve the shoreline as a vital community and economic resource.
In 2023, RCC and the City of Oceanside launched an international design competition, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to explore new approaches to coastal restoration. Through a collaborative process involving scientists, coastal experts, and community members, the initiative selected the Living Speed Bumps concept, combining artificial headlands, an offshore reef, and beach nourishment to help reduce erosion and improve long-term sand retention.
The project is now advancing through engineering, environmental review, and implementation planning, with the potential to inform coastal resilience strategies in other communities facing similar challenges.
RCC’s Role
RCC serves as a strategic partner, helping the City of Oceanside bring together global design expertise, technical knowledge, and community priorities. RCC’s work includes designing and facilitating the international competition, coordinating stakeholder engagement, supporting implementation planning, and building partnerships to advance long-term coastal resilience.
Through RE:BEACH, RCC is helping demonstrate how innovative design, public participation, and cross-sector collaboration can translate complex climate challenges into actionable solutions.
