In an effort to prepare for future floods, designers at Nordarch created a water-diverting skatepark entitled 'Rabalder Parken.' Rabalder Parken acts as a space for biking, jogging, parkour and skateboarding when not in use and as an outlet for water during emergencies. The skatepark collects water and then directs it towards a nearby lake area. As a result, those living in Roskilde, Denmark can enjoy a recreational resource and remain secure in the event of a flood.
Nordarch designed the skatepark in order to help residents of a rapidly expanding city deal with the massive amount of water they get. Since Denmark has had abnormally heavy rainfall in the past few years, the project comes at an opportune time.
Rabalder Parken has been nominated for the Sustainable Concrete 2013 awards.
Flood-Halting Skateparks
The 'Rabalder Parken' Acts as a Skatepark and a Resevoir
Trend Themes
1. Water-diverting Skateparks - Designing skateparks to not only serve as recreational spaces but also as water outlets during emergencies.
2. Multi-purpose Recreation Spaces - Creating spaces that can be used for biking, jogging, parkour, and skateboarding, as well as serving practical purposes like flood mitigation.
3. Sustainable Infrastructure Design - Incorporating sustainable features in infrastructure projects to address environmental challenges and enhance resilience.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planners can explore the concept of multi-purpose recreational spaces to address the needs of growing cities and mitigate potential flood risks.
2. Construction - Construction companies have an opportunity to incorporate sustainable design elements in projects, such as water-diverting features, to enhance the functionality and resilience of infrastructure.
3. Recreation and Sports - The recreation and sports industry can adopt the idea of multi-purpose skateparks to provide recreational opportunities while also contributing to flood management measures in flood-prone areas.