Ripple...as a drop of water becomes a river in the Old Palm City CRA!
Led by environmental artist Lucy Keshavarz, the Ripple Stormwater Eco-Art Project, spanning from 2018 to 2024, is a stunning fusion of creativity and eco-innovation. Reconnecting the Old Palm City neighborhood with the St. Lucie River at four distinct sites along SW 28th and 29th Streets, this project is born from vibrant community engagement and is part of only a handful of projects across the country to receive two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ripple uses attractive landscaping and green infrastructure, as well as public art, to reflect the community and environment. Transforming 2.36 acres into a mesmerizing trail with interactive art, educational installations, and cutting-edge stormwater improvements, Ripple showcases how art and nature unite to enhance water quality and flood management. The project transforms the stormwater treatment area into an aesthetically pleasing public space, poised to become an integral part of community life.
