The Charlestown Navy Yard waterfront has recently been the subject of some imaginative development ideas, according to the Boston Herald.Ideas ranging from an outdoor theater, a climbing wall, floating plant installations, an outdoor gym, a maritime research center, and more have been suggested as ways to activate the waterfront.Suggestions camefrom a local installation artist, BOS Urban Architecture, Boston Harbor Now, Context LLC, DC Beane and Associates Construction, the Navy Yard Community Association, and Sea Boston. Context LLC's proposal included condos and a light tower onPier 5.The Charlestown Marina had some thoughts on the matter, too:

"Owners of the Charlestown Marina envision year-round tented event space, a community/club pool, and open space and park areas on Pier 5. They would add floating docks along the dry docks edges to primarily serve historic and commercial vessels."