coldbrook edge
Coldbrook Edge is one of the opportunity sites in Grand Rapids identified as part of the GR Forward: Downtown & River Action Plan
As a pilot project, this short section of the river trail incorporates a planted flood protection berm, floodable garden terraces, a cantilevered river overlook, and lower access to the water. The lower sloped path to the river edge is designed as the start of the next phase of works - the continuation of the river trail north under Leonard Street.
The project demonstrates that the river can be accessed and enjoyed, while providing a high level of flood protection, without the need for inaccesible flood walls. It also shows what can be achieved with a low budget.
Whilst at Stoss / 2017 / Grand Rapids / client: City of Grand Rapids / value: $1.1m / size: 320m long, 20m wide / engineers: FTC&H