Bunny Friend Park serves as both a central location and community gathering space. Building on the work of the Bunny Friend Neighborhood Association and Water Wise Gulf South, this project demonstrates green infrastructure and stormwater management strategies that could be replicated in parks across the city.
AI Visualization - not to scale
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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Multi-use play fields: Large fields can store stormwater underground while remaining available for sports
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New trees: Added tree canopy provides shade, captures rainfall, and absorbs water through root systems.
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Bioretention ponds (rain gardens): Shallow landscaped depressions store runoff and support native plants while creating attractive park features.
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Rainwater harvesting: Gutters and a rain barrel added to the concession stand capture roof runoff, reducing dripping during storms and providing water for landscape irrigation
Map showing the flood reduction for Project B according to the model.
A 10-year storm is approximately 8.5" over a 24 hour period.
Project Rendering by Dana Brown & Associates
