Riverfront Park, Nashville, Tennessee

In 2011, a 1,000-year flood caused deaths and over $2 billion in damage in Nashville, Tennessee. The city created a vibrant downtown park that incorporates flood protection measures. Riverfront Park includes a bioswale, bioretention areas, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, green roofs, and permeable pavers to reduce flood impacts. The park provides green space and recreational opportunities for residents and tourists alike, and boosts tourism and the local economy via shows at its amphitheater. The green infrastructure built into the park provides protection from future flooding events.