FRENCH BRANCH POND CONNECTIVITY
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Even in higher ground locations, natural systems must be maximized to retain stormwater in response to current and KHLJKWHQHGIXWXUHÀRRGULVN)UHQFK Branch Pond will be converted to a highcapacity stormwater detention area in SURYLGLQJDFUHVRIÀRRGSODLQ VWRUDJHLQDFULWLFDOGUDLQDJHDUHD7KLV proposal adds a suite of recreational and educational amenities transforming the traditional detention pond into a FRPPXQLW\DVVHW3URSRVHGDPHQLWLHV include educational signage throughout, DZDONLQJELNLQJSDWKVXUURXQGLQJWKH SRQGÀRRGDEOHERDUGZDONVZLWKLQ the pond, and a new trail under I-10 connecting to the City of Slidell’s existing WUDLOQHWZRUN
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Location: Slidell, LA
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LITTLE OAK MI DDLE SCHOOL
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Aerial View
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Open Classroom overlook and boardwalk
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Pedestrian and bicycle pathway
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Floodable boardwalks crossing over cypress forest
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Formalized trail under highway to connect French Brand Pond to existing trail network
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Perspective View
Existing Condition Transform informal path into community amenity
6W7DPPDQ\ SAFE HAVEN Parish BLUE-GREEN CAMPUS & TRAILS
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Even in higher ground locations, natural systems must be maximized to retain stormwater in response to current and KHLJKWHQHGIXWXUHÀRRGULVN2QWKH Safe Haven campus, this project will divert stormwater into existing forested land within critical drainage areas for GHWHQWLRQEHQH¿WVZKLOHGLVFRXUDJLQJ IXWXUHGHYHORSPHQWLQWKHVHDUHDV Simultaneously, this project will LPSOHPHQWWKH¿UVWRIDPXOWLSKDVH development illustrating how existing structures within vulnerable environments PD\EHUHSXUSRVHGWREHQH¿W VXUURXQGLQJDUHDV$GGLWLRQDOO\WKLV project demonstrates how development buildouts can be juxtaposed alongside critical drainage areas to minimize H[SRVXUHWRVHYHUHUHSHWLWLYHÀRRG HYHQWV
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Renovate and repurpose existing building
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Educational pavilion
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Water storage
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Remove portions of existing concrete walk; build new boardwalks
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Install pervious parking and driveways
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Improve existing path and integrate with new path network
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Improve landscape throughout building site
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Campus Plan The Safe Haven campus strategically repurposes existing buildings and land to manage stormwater in critical drainage areas, creates spaces for education and workforce development and spurs smart growth opportunities with expanded parks and trails.
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6W7DPPDQ\ Parish
NORTHSHORE LAUNCHPAD
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Accelerator program to help grow new busineses
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Private meeting rooms
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Communal work area
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Collaborative work stations
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Technology center & fabrication space
6W7DPPDQ\ Parish
COVINGTON GREEN BLOCK
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Water storage and tree plantings around William Pitcher Junior High School
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Permeable systems in new street parking
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City-funded 10 ft. wide shared use path
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6W7DPPDQ\ Parish
BAYOU LIBERTY PARK
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Location: Slidell, LA
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Pavilion
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FR ON TAG E RO AD NORT HSHORE BOULEVARD
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Stormwater Display Ponds
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Native Hardwoods
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Kayak Connection
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Market
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Nature Play Area
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