Proposed Flood Resilient Redesign of Lower City Park

Since 2008, the Lower City Park has been closed for a total of six months due to flooding. Costs associated with recent flood-related closures stand at $1.6 million. Therefore, it is imperative to design Lower City Park to reach the following goals: 1. Lower City Park as a flood resilient natural area, including native prairie and wetland. 2. Increase biodiversity and ecosystem services. 3. Reduce maintenance and flood recovery costs.4. Relocate structures and events disrupted by flooding. 5. Maintain recreation opportunities.6. Provide educational opportunities and experience of nature through building interpretive trails.