Landscape Rehabilitation Project for Dry Detention Basins in Xinshi District, Tainan City
This project is guided by the core principle of sustainable development and proposes four main design strategies to create an urban space that is ecological, human-centered, and climate-resilient:
- People-Centered Mobility
- Set back the building footprint to widen sidewalks and create corner waiting zones, improving pedestrian safety.
- Add bike stations and directional signage to link low-carbon transport networks and increase the use of green mobility options.
- Ecological Environment
- Select climate-resilient plant species and integrate retention ponds and culvert systems to form multi-layered ecological habitats.
- Seasonal landscape design: retention ponds store water and create visual interest during the rainy season, while drought-resistant plants showcase resilience in dry periods.
- Urban Flood Management
- Introduce a rainwater harvesting system to store water during the wet season and reuse it in dry times, mitigating the extremes of water availability.
- Retention ponds double as park spaces, offering both flood control and recreational value, while also raising public awareness of sustainability.
- Diverse Activities
- Design multipurpose plazas including children’s play zones and flexible lawns to meet the needs of all age groups.
- Establish a community farm using edible landscapes to foster a connection to the land and transform the area into a space for environmental education.
Through cross-disciplinary integration, the project realizes a sustainable vision of safe mobility, ecological restoration, climate adaptation, and inclusive communities.