Boardwalk opening at newly completed Oudolf Garden.

RAIN gardens; GARDEN design; COMMUNITY foundations; WATER levels; LANDSCAPE architects

The Oudolf Garden Detroit on Belle Isle Park, designed by Piet Oudolf, has been completed after seven years of planning. The garden features all-native perennials, grasses, and shrubs, with a new boardwalk allowing visitors to explore the meadows. The project was spearheaded by the Friends of the Oudolf Garden, honoring civic leader Jean Wright Hudson, who envisioned bringing Oudolf to Detroit. Funding from various foundations supported the garden's creation, with an endowment ensuring its perpetual maintenance. [Extracted from the article]

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