The design of the water square combines the need for water storage and improves the quality of the public space. Burst clouds can be stored on, and under the square. Most of the time the square will be dry and in use as a recreational space.

The video below explains how the water square works as a buffer for rainwater.

Brain Teaser
Are solutions like this the future for cities? Or are other solutions for surplus water in cities needed as well?

Sources
De Urbanisten. (2013). Waterplein Benthemplein. De Urbanisten. http://www.urbanisten.nl/wp/?portfolio=waterplein-benthemplein

Rotterdam Climate Initiative RCI. (2012, 17 september). Water plaza Benthemplein Rotterdam [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kujf4BTL3pE