Until now, the green space in front of Providence Connections has been utilized primarily for Providence Connections programming. Following our design charrettes, Providence Connections staff and families created a plan calling for the construction of a pathway, a planted rain swale, and seating to welcome passersby from the adjacent bus stop into the space. Stormwater management amenities include the excavation and planting of a linear rain garden fronting Brighton Rd. and tree planting. The excavated swale was backfilled with a sand-gravel mixture to retain stormwater and slowly release it into the ground below. The extra fill from the excavation was used to create a seating area around a newly installed educational gnome home feature.