Putting the Puzzle Together
The site’s urban setting and tight .48-acre footprint required the Gresham Smith team to get creative. We completed the puzzle of drainage, utilities, parking, site access and stormwater management on the tight site, meeting Metro Nashville’s code requirements while providing enough space for the main attraction—the 5,000-squre-foot tent.
Smart Stormwater Solutions
To manage stormwater runoff and support the site, we implemented a 130-linear-foot retaining wall along the alleyway. Additionally, we created a bioretention pond—a green infrastructure solution perfect for small, urban sites. The pond slows and cleans stormwater before it infiltrates the surrounding soil or flows to nearby stormwater drains, which we outlined in the three-phase stormwater pollution prevention plan we developed for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Lay of the Landscape
Our landscape architects supplemented the site’s existing trees with a variety of new vegetation. A combination of Magnolia trees, Redbud trees, Arborvitae and Juniper shrubs at the back of the site create a buffer between the adjacent businesses, while additional trees and shrubs in the bioretention pond help with drainage.