Sitting on a former swamp in the center of Bangkok, the Chulalongkorn Park is purpose-built to face the future fears and uncertainties revolving around climate change. Built to hold 1 million gallons of rainwater, this redesigned park takes advantage of former farmland and aims to provide the sprawling metropolis with a park that cannot be flooded. This key feature comes thanks to a retention pond and a slightly concave lawn that can hold more than 100,000 gallons of water.
Chulalongkorn Park is also part of a new revitalization project aimed at restoring this area of central Bangkok. To accomplish this the park will include a museum with a large roof covered with native plants and also providing Bangkok residents with an expansive green space in the middle of the city.
Purpose-Built Flood Parks
Chulalongkorn Centennial Park Offers Bangkok a Space Even When Flooded
Trend Themes
1. Purpose-built Flood Parks - The trend of creating purpose-built flood parks will continue as cities around the world look for innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change and flooding.
2. Climate-resilient Design - The trend towards climate-resilient design will continue especially in cities that are prone to natural disasters like flooding.
3. Green Urban Spaces - There will be a trend towards creating large green urban spaces that are designed with the challenges of climate change in mind.
Industry Implications
1. Landscape Architecture - Landscape architecture industry is poised for growth as cities around the world require innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change and flooding.
2. Engineering - Engineering industry will continue to play a key role in creating climate-resilient designs especially for cities that are prone to natural disasters like flooding.
3. Real Estate Development - Real estate development industry will see a rise in demand for purpose-built flood parks and green urban spaces designed with the challenges of climate change in mind.