West Park Triple Bottom Line Analysis

What happens when you revitalize a community park and reduce sewer overflows? You get millions of dollars back in community and taxpayer benefits.

The West Park project stands as a masterful example of infrastructure reimagined—where water management seamlessly integrates with vibrant community spaces. Rather than simply building utilitarian infrastructure, Wilmot’s approach transformed an underutilized area into a neighborhood crown jewel.

By concealing the equalization basin with nature-inspired painting that blends with the surrounding trees, installing modern playground equipment, revitalizing the baseball field for local teams, and creating connected sidewalks for improved accessibility, West Park demonstrates infrastructure's hidden potential. These design elements didn't just meet Clean Water Act requirements—they catalyzed property value increases throughout the surrounding area.

The project protects the Cumberland River ecosystem while delivering lasting Triple Bottom Line benefits that continue paying dividends to the neighborhood and entire city. West Park proves that with visionary planning, infrastructure projects can solve multiple challenges simultaneously—creating cleaner water, stronger communities, and significant financial returns.