In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of planners and community engagement experts, we enabled coastal communities to be proactive in designing for rapid land loss and shifting social, economic, and ecological conditions. The Waggonner & Ball team led the design effort with research and analysis of the physical characteristics of the land and the subsequent development of adaptation strategies responsive to the specific needs of each area, all within a framework of community engagement. The team developed a range of pilot projects and a planning document based on the discussions with the community and parish officials.