Rather than opting for “gray infrastructure” solutions to flooding, such as building new pipes to handle heavy rainfall, Copenhagen is creating new parks and transforming old ones so that its parks can turn into ponds in the event of heavy rains. Sculptures in the parks collect rainfall and store it for later plant watering, and the landscaping of the parks directs water into underground storage tanks, which are pumped by the energy created by children … Continue reading Copenhagen’s new parks build community green space while protecting from floods