Project Description

The project titled “RAIN DELAY: Preparing 100-year-old Hoy Field for a 100-year Storm” aims to design a landscape that emulates its pre-development state by effectively managing stormwater through green infrastructure. In its natural state, the site was covered in dense forests, where rainwater would gradually infiltrate the ground, nourishing plants before eventually reaching Cascadilla Creek.

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Adhering to the guiding principle of “Slow, Spread & Sink,” the design incorporates green infrastructure techniques to control and treat stormwater. This approach ensures that the water is discharged into the creek at a rate and quality comparable to that of a natural landscape. By adopting these techniques, the project not only improves water quality and quantity but also creates habitats for wildlife, minimizes erosion, and safeguards existing infrastructure.

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The project team firmly believes that these environmentally friendly applications should become the standard practice. Consequently, the design they have developed is both functional and visually appealing, while also serving as an educational resource to raise awareness about sustainable stormwater management. Through this project, the aim is to demonstrate that integrating green infrastructure can be seamlessly integrated into landscapes, providing multiple benefits for both the environment and the community.