Stormwater Management

A Four-Project Approach

Denver’s Platte to Park Hill program combines four coordinated projects to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and enhance neighborhood parks.

This article is for Members only

Parks 5 min read

Endless Possibilities

Green infrastructure can help parks manage stormwater, conserve resources, improve public spaces, and demonstrate sustainable design practices.

This article is for Members only

Parks 8 min read

Through cross-departmental coordination, a thoughtful design process, and visionary engineering, a former concrete retention pond has been transformed into the Morse Park Rain Garden—a xeriscape garden amenity that has reduced runoff, water use, and maintenance—all while improving public safety...

John Paliga 5 min read

Green Infrastructure

Although "green" and "sustainability" have been buzzwords for more than a decade, the concepts have recently gained significant interest for public infrastructure projects, both large and small. Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils, and natural processes shaped into aesthetically pleasing…

This article is for Members only

Matthew Holdren 5 min read

Smooth Skating

Cosca Regional Park transformed an eroded hillside into a distinctive skatepark by turning difficult terrain and drainage constraints into design assets.

This article is for Members only

Parks 5 min read