Slow Down: Minghu Wetland Park in Liupanshui, Guizhou

Abstract

Through a series of regenerative design techniques, particularly measures to slow down the flow of stormwater, a channelized concrete river and a deteriorated peri-urban site have been transformed into a nationally celebrated wetland park that functions as a major part of the city-wide ecological infrastructure planned to provide multiple ecosystem services, including stormwater management, water cleansing, and recovery of native habitats, as well as a creation of a cherished public space for gathering and aesthetic enjoyment.

Keywords

Municipal Commitment / Wetland / Restoration / Purification / Stormwater / Public Space

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2014 Higher Education Press