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@Mike: I was going to raise that issue too. I'm not an engineer but have worked with enough civil engineers to know that permeable pavement clogs over time, making them impervious in a few years. Also, permeable asphalt is often installed incorrectly as inexperienced workers over-compact it.

I would like to see the focus shift to decentralized stormwater management. Think Portland's "Green Streets", which can accommodate - I believe - 100% of street runoff during a 500-year storm. It would be great if the city adopted similar standards that could be implemented during streetscape improvements, just as bike lanes are often implemented during projects.

I myself want to get a rain barrel soon.

by Michael on Jun 26, 2012 2:12 pm • link • report

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