NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS IN ACTION: DESIGNING A FLOODABLE PARK TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY
SOLUÇÕES BASEADAS NA NATUREZA EM AÇÃO: PROJETANDO UM PARQUE ALAGÁVEL PARA PROMOVER A SUSTENTABILIDADE
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https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2026.v12.n1.%25pKeywords:
Nature-based solutions, Urban intervention, Green infrastructure, Floodable park, Rio do SulAbstract
The design of a floodable park in the Taboão neighborhood of Rio do Sul (Santa Catarina, Brazil)—an area frequently affected by flooding and marked by social vulnerability. The objective was to develop an intervention strategy that not only supports water retention but also fosters social inclusion, ecological restoration, and improved quality of life. The methodology included a literature review, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and three-dimensional modeling in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment (Archicad). Site selection was guided by criteria such as topography, flood history, lack of green infrastructure, and the presence of at-risk communities. The park design integrates multiple NBS features—including rain gardens, bioswales, a green roof pavilion, and a permanent retention pond—while respecting local dynamics and avoiding the creation of a detached, aestheticized “showcase.” Although the study does not incorporate detailed hydrological modeling,and remains at the conceptual design stage, it contributes to the discourse on urban requalification in peripheral areas subject to extreme climate events. The proposal emphasizes the social use of space, the enhancement of natural conditions, and a broader transition toward more just and climate-resilient urban environments.
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