How a lush Miami park was designed to keep flooding at bay – in pictures | Miami | The Guardian

Miami Beach faces constant flooding from climate change. To combat this, the city is building parks like Bayshore Park, opened last year, to absorb excess water and balance nature with urban life.

Apr 2·1 min read·Miami Beach, United States·59 views

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How a lush Miami park was designed to keep flooding at bay – in pictures | Miami | The Guardian

In Miami Beach, heavy rains and rising sea levels often lead to flooded streets. The city is now building parks to help manage this water. Bayshore Park, which opened last year, shows how nature and community spaces can work together.

Bayshore Park's Design

Savino & Miller Design Studio, a local landscape architecture firm, created the 19.4-acre green space. It used to be a golf course. Barry Miller, a landscape architect, noted the goal was to benefit both the community and the environment. The park offers various experiences, including natural areas, a playground, and tennis courts.

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