A Proposal for the Implementation of Stormwater Art at GVSU

Authors

Christa Fernando, Grand Valley State University

Keywords

Stormwater management, public art, green infrastructure, stormwater art

Disciplines

Environmental Studies | Landscape Architecture

Mentor

Peter Wampler

Abstract

Although there are increasing efforts to improve stormwater management on the campuses of Grand Valley State University as an inhabitant of the Great Lakes region, there remains limited visibility and efforts for public awareness and cooperation with ecological restoration initiatives generally. The goal of this project is to describe the opportunity to implement functional art that promotes public awareness of sustainable water management practices. Methods included research into the public art of GVSU and the necessary methodology for future project execution. Various local contacts are also provided as resources for advice, connections, and funding opportunities. In this report, plans and guidelines for a future initiative to design and install stormwater art in conjunction with previously existing storm water management infrastructures are laid out.

ScholarWorks Citation

Fernando, Christa, "A Proposal for the Implementation of Stormwater Art at GVSU" (2020). Honors Projects. 782.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/782