The depression is designed to collect excess run off and allow it to infiltrate the ground's substructure thus providing moisture for plants and trees which will circulate the purified water back into the atmosphere thus saving other infrastructure.
As climate change occurs more rapidly and storm events become more common. these types of penetrable surfaces will become more essential and common. They are a good example of adaptation methods necessary to cope with future changes in weather patterns. Not only does this type of feature reduce pressure on infrastructure. it provides a more attractive boulevard for all to enjoy.
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| layers of rock, sand and topsoil are covered with cloth to prevent erosion |
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| various plantings ready to take advantage of the water supply, grow, hold the soil and recirculate water into the atmosphere |
Great to see the City following the example of other forward-thinking, environmentally-aware municipalities!!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, however, anyone have a reason why the 'speed bump' was left at the top of the first hill?
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks like they just couldn't match the road up but it also could be a diversionary edge for runoff.
I don't understand the reasoning behind this. Would a simple ditch have worked just fine? Anyone have an idea of the cost? I'm sure a lot more road could have been improved. Ism also wondering why they have the bike lanes painted on the road with a wide paved pathway beside the road.
ReplyDeleteWhile we do not wish to answer for the city, it is our understanding this construction is necessary to slow the considerable volume of storm run off, which in turn, in the past, has caused severe erosion and collection of debris. As the run off is slowed and a penetrable surface provided the erosion is prevented. The storm sewer connection at the bottom of the hill does not have the capacity to carry the run off from this area. This kind of construction is becoming much more common in other sustainability minded communities.
ReplyDeleteIt is our understanding the paved pathway is designed for multi purpose use in place of a sidewalk.
Jeff - you might like to ask a Councillor about the remaining 'speed bump'!
So if the paved pathway is designated for multi use, why would they paint bike lanes on each side of the roadway. Seems a bit frivolous.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the blog for the party that represents the majority of the city council?
ReplyDeleteThis blog does not represent any member of Council. Please read our mission statement at the top of the page.
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