Competition Premise:
Cape Wind Associates has proposed the development of America’s first offshore wind farm, 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound, intended to supply 70% of Cape Cod and the Islands with clean and renewable power. Those who oppose the project prefer to preserve the natural beauty of Nantucket Sound as it is. Those who favor the project profess, “it’s not the view, it\'s the vision” and claim the environmental benefits outweigh the visual impact.

Competition Challenge:
Can a wind farm be more than just a utility to generate electricity?
Could a grid of off-shore wind turbines be a park, a sculpture garden, a sailing and water sports venue, a tourist destination, a center for scientific research?
Can a wind park be a place to educate the community about the impact of wind energy on the environment?
How do we address the proposed addition of wind farms to our physical and cultural landscape?