Red River Flood Control & Greenway
Grand Forks, ND

The 1997 flooding of the Red River valley left the cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks with a monumental recovery task. The key to recovery was the implementation of a long term Flood Protection system. A Greenway was established within the flood protection system to allow people to recreate and reclaim a spiritual connection to the river. Damon Farber Associates was asked to guide the overall design of the recreation facilities and aesthetics of the Flood Protection System.

The Red River Greenway consists of over 14 miles of walking and biking trails, active recreational areas, numerous interpretive locations, parking facilities, neighborhood connections, fishing piers, fitness centers, a community green for community celebrations and over 1,500 acres of restored prairie. Elements within the Greenway provide a consistent theme throughout the project that reflect the character of the two communities and their connection to the river.