Natural Water as Cultural Water — A Thirty Year Plan for Wabash River Corridor in Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Abstract

The project seeks to find the balancing point between culture and nature along the Wabash River in Lafayette, Indiana, which is currently underappreciated because of flooding, vacancy and disconnection. The design solutionis an embodiment of cultural representation and technology of stormwater management in order to achieve ecological and social resilience. With potential for spontaneous use and dynamic programming, the site can transform into asustainableinfrastructure with a cultural identity that provides active waterfront experience.

Keywords

Flooding / Transformation / Landscape Infrastructure / Time / Nature / Culture

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2014 Higher Education Press