Changes at "Piers Park II"

"The design for the 4.5-acre park includes key resiliency features to help protect the area from flooding and sea level rise. Several sustainable elements have been incorporated into the park’s design to protect against flooding at a critical flood water pathway and reduce heat island effect in the dense East Boston community, including:
-    Elevating the park site and creating landscape berms to provide flood protection;
-    Replacing the gravel lot with 4.5 acres of greenspace;
-    Planting 72 new trees;
-    Installing drinking fountains with bottle filling stations;
-    Placing energy efficient lighting throughout the park and at the new Sailing Center building, and;
-    Building a highly efficient heating and cooling system in the new Sailing Center building."

(Source: https://www.massport.com/media/newsroom/massport-east-boston-community-celebrate-completion-piers-park-ii)