Rain garden landscape architecture

The cross section of a raised plant bed, or berm, that is the type proposed for Whitehall Plaza. Subsurface “Silva Cells” allow tree roots to grow under the sidewalk. Diagram by the RBA Group

< Back To The Sustainable Street Master Plan Page Stormwater from the parking lot surface now flows into a bio-retention basin, or Rain Garden. This prevents pollutants such as vehicle fluids and trash from flowing into the storm drain and into the San Francisco Bay. Rocks slow the flow of water as it enters the basin

The Helix is a ground-breaking innovation district that brings together industry-leading scientists, research, and technology firms to transform the quality of life for families, communities, and cities worldwide. A joint venture between Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University, Helix is the largest development of its kind in the UK, regenerating 24 acres of former industrial […]

East Tennessee’s iconic water resources are a sustaining economic, social, and environmental asset. These resources are vulnerable to impacts from prevailing development patterns in the region, human activities, and existing stormwater infrastructure. With the Plan East Tennessee Region’s population poised to grow fort

Rain Garden at the Oregon Convention Center | The Landscape Architect’s Guide to Portland

In California, and around the world, climate change is making extreme rain more likely. Here's how some cities are adapting.