Yesterday I wrote Pervious Pavements Reduce Stormwater Runoff and it received several questions/comments about the applicability in cold climates.
The first thing I wanted to point out was this pavement type is not meant for roadways, it’s meant parking areas, driveways, walkways, etc. Some people have voiced a concern about frost heaves with regard to roads [...]

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Pervious or porous pavement are a unique and effective means to address important environmental issues and support green, sustainable growth. By capturing stormwater and allowing it to seep into the ground, porous pavements are instrumental in recharging groundwater, reducing stormwater runoff, and meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stormwater regulations. This pavement technology creates more [...]

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The building in this photo is located in Boston’s Seaport District near the World Trade Center. As you can see from the photo the building in the center has a Green Roof. A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, [...]

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Low Impact Development (LID) is a term being used today to describe a new engineering approach to land development and stormwater management. Low Impact Development focuses on conservation and on-site landscaping features to protect water quality. This approach is significantly different than modern drainage design which collects stormwater runoff in structures for treatment.
Why is Stormwater [...]

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