A Resilient Sponge — Harbin Cultural Center Wetland Park

Abstract

In Harbin a new urban wetland park was created to manage storm runoff and wastewater from a local treatment plant. In addition to the productive wetland, active recreational uses, pedestrian paths and resting groves were incorporated into the design. Cattle were also introduced as a method of agricultural husbandry that is both productive and low maintenance. The park design transforms an otherwise "messy" nature into a cherished urban park that is intensively used by urban residents year round.

Keywords

Stormwater / Wetland / Urban Park / Sponge City

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2014 Higher Education Press