Exploration Green Detention Facility Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)
Project Location: Houston, Texas Project Start Date: 1 July 2013 Project Completion: 1 September 2023 Project Team: LAN & SWA Group
Accreditations and Awards: Association of Water Board Directors, Texas- 2021 Project Award for Public Infrastructure ACEC Texas, Gold Medal- 2020 Engineering Excellence Awards Houston-Galveston Area Council- 2019 Our Great Region 2040 Excellence Award Urban Land Institute- 2019 Development of Distinction and People’s Choice Award National Wildlife Federation- Allied World Resilience Award National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies- 2018 Stormwater Management Green Infrastructure Project Summary: Located in the heart of Clear Lake residential community near Houston, the visionary project of Exploration Green epitomizes a successful transition from a once-popular golf course to a sprawling 880.6-acre-foot, sustainable detention facilities, fulfilling roles of flood control, enhancing water quality, and providing a verdant natural habitat for wildlife and recreation space for residents. Impact: Community involvement was paramount from inception to fruition, with a series of town hall meetings anchoring the project’s development to the desires and needs of the residents. The resultant multifaceted benefits impact not only the local community but set a prec - edent for nationwide flood management and environmental conservation. Environmentally, Exploration Green, of the 153 acres of natural habitat, 14 acres is dedicated wetlands. Socially, the project transcends mere utility to become a hub for community interaction and recreation, with ADA-accessible trails, sports fields, and spaces that promote communal activities, while also serving as a verdant connector for essential commu- nity spots like schools and religious institutions.
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