Landscape Rehabilitation Project for Dry Detention Basins in Xinshi District, Tainan City

Site Area 20,773㎡

Floor Area     —

Start 2023

Completion     —

Location Tainan

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.