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The Rainbow Connection by Ali Imrie



This parabolic, symmetrical fountain design would be the perfect addition to Toronto’s waterfront. With arcing water jets arranged in a rainbow formation, this gorgeous fountain will be a symbol of light and of hope in a sometimes dark and hopeless world. Its gentle simplicity features only six jets of water, meaning it is both easy on the eyes and on the environment. With the smallest arc shooting 5 metres into the air, and the highest reaching the impressive height of 30 metres, children can easily run under and enjoy the refreshing spray. If this new fountain is built in Toronto, it will surely join such timeless world features as the Eiffel Tower, and of course, the C.N. Tower as landmarks recognized and celebrated worldwide. Adding beauty, simplicity, hope, and fun to Toronto's core, this fountain is sure to be a success. As Kermit the Frog once said, "Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection." Well Toronto, **here it is!**

Equations: Purple Parabola: y=-1x/2(x-15)2 +5 y= -x2 /2+15x-215/2 Vertex: (15,5) Roots: 11.84, 18.16

Blue Parabola: y=-1x/2(x-15)2 +10 y=-x2 /2+15x-205/2 Vertex:(15,10) Roots: 19.47, 10.53

Green Parabola y=-1x/2(x-15)2 +15 y=-x2/ 2+15x-195/2 Vertex: (15,15) Roots: 9.52, 20.48

Yellow Parabola y=-1/2(x-15)2 +20 y=-x2 /2+15x-185/2 Vertex: (15, 20) Roots:8.67, 21.33

Orange Parabola: y=-1/2(x-15)2 +25 y=-x2 /2+15x-175/2 Vertex: (15, 25) Roots:7.93, 22.07

Red Parabola y=-1/2(x-15)2 +30 y=-x2 /2+15x-165/2 Vertex: (15,30) Roots: 7.25, 22.75