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Before: This hillside was full of rocks and trash- a dangerous and unattractive feature that was addressed in this second phase of the park.
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Before: While expanding the existing playground, careful attention was paid to worksite safety.
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Before: Crews begin installing the footings for the new walls, walkways, and rain garden that would eventually transform the hillside along one edge of the park.
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Before: Constructing the retaining wall that would separate the rain garden below from the new walkway above.
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The completed rain garden, walkway, and landscaped hillside.
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The new play equipment at the top of the hill overlooks a new bridge, walkways, and numerous new trees.
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This bridge spans a drainage channel designed to carry storm water from the street to the rain garden below. Atlanta's new football stadium can be seen rising just a few blocks away.
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Native plants and rocks help filter storm water as it moves down the hillside.
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Stone slab steps help visitors navigate the different levels of the park.
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Educational signage was installed throughout the park in an effort to teach visitors about green infrastructure.
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From this vantage point, one can see the new pedestrian walkway, the expanded playground, the sunken playing field on the right that holds water during flood events, and the rain garden at the base of the hill in the distance.