The Benthemplein water square in Rotterdam helps the city to prevent floods. Close to 80% of Rotterdam territory is under sea level.

The water square combines water storage with the improvement of the quality of urban public space. The water square can be understood as
a twofold strategy. It makes money invested in water storage facilities visible and enjoyable. It also generates opportunities to create environmental quality and identity to central spaces in neighborhoods. Most of the time
the water square will be dry and in use as a recreational space.

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