Designing river edges in the Olympic Park

Organisation

Atkins plc Olympic Delivery Authority

Major Project

London 2012

Author

John Hopkins - Project sponsor, Parklands and Public Realm, ODA; Mike Vaughan - Principal Engineer, Atkins
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Designing river edges in the Olympic Park

Summary

There are several waterways in the Olympic Park that are central to its planning and design. The River Engineer worked with the landscape architect’s team of ecologists, hydrologists, soil scientists and others, from concept to design of the river edges, the wetlands and wet woodlands. The features ensure flood resilience, enhanced biodiversity and visual appeal.

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