Incorporating more Ecosystem Services into Centennial Park
Publication Date
2026
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Biology, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Darlene Panvini
Presentation Type
Gallery
Summary
Centennial Park is an outstanding green space in Urban Nashville. They serve multiple functions, including serving as a public green space, supporting the cultural arts, advancing environmental change in Nashville, and educating children in Nashville. These efforts make Centennial Park an important part of the community and show how urban green spaces can benefit both people and the environment. However, we have identified several opportunities to incorporate additional ecosystem services into Centennial Park, including stormwater regulation, the installation of green roofs on buildings surrounding the Parthenon, and the replacement of pavement and surrounding cement walkways with more porous, eco-friendly alternatives. The primary goal of this project is to use the changes to help make a change in Nashville to help with major ecological issues, such as biodiversity and the urban heat island effect, which are major ecological issues in urban environments.
Recommended Citation
Bateman, Cameron; Taylor, Hannah; and Panvini, Darlene, "Incorporating more Ecosystem Services into Centennial Park" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 1035.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/1035
