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APPENDIX

A RODNEY COOK SR. PARK - ATLANTA, GA B While being in a floodzone, Cook Park has managed a way to create flood safe playgrounds. By using rubber C Cook Park shows that being in a floodzone does not mean that a space for gathering
16 ACRES grounding, building on a elevated part of the park, cemented benches, and alternative floodsafe materials this park and events cant happen. By using both open grass at the low points and cement
has lowered its damage risk. benches this space can manage to host hundreds, while also mitigating its risk to flood
damage. This is because the open field allows for water retention, while the cement
benches are durable.

D Splash parks are also something that is possible even in a flood zone. Casting spray E Putting flood management practices on display allows for a duel purpose. Not only will it help with stormwater F Other management tactics such as rain gardens, stormwater planters that line the
elements and ground level features in concrete and replacing electrical control systems management, but now it can also be used to teach those passing through the park. Cook park has implemented streetscape edge, constructed wetlands, and the use of native plantings have all been
with hydraulic or mechanical activators, or if electronics are unavoidable being sure to multiple signs such as the ones above to help describe the green infrastructure they have incorporated such as the used to help filter storm flow, enhance water quality, and allow for as minimal flooding
install them at grade or raised to higher elevations, are practices that can help with flood infiltration basin and underdrain system (shown in picture E2) as possible.
resiliency.

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