Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Cermak Rd Streetscape + BWS info packet

This is the project I briefly mentioned last week. It focuses on developing the Streetscape on an industrial corridor; it utilizes many techniques and the larger of them being the use of bioswales. It also integrated addressing the storm water from an addition onto a school along the project site. There is also some integration of utilizing wind in this project as well. 

http://www.gizmag.com/chicago-cermak-road-greenest-street-america/25661/
http://wightco.com/portfolio/Default.aspx?filter=project&projectID=125&projectTypeID=7
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/14/chicago-industrial-corrid_n_849403.html
http://www.cityofchicago.org/dam/city/depts/cdot/CBISS_flier_2010.pdf

Here is also a document from BWS with some good info on general cost data and implementation of storm water management in the city.
http://www.bwsc.org/ABOUT_BWSC/systems/stormwater_mgt/Stormwater%20BMP%20Guidance_2013.pdf
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  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Chris,

    I think this type of system is excellent, and offers a lot of potential. I encourage you to also review the links that Eddie posted, particularly the stormwater mitigation overview.

    I think your research will be aided by additional examples. You might also look at landscape architects that deal with water near buildings.

    Please think about how the water will move from the roof to the bioswale or other mitigation system you may use.

    -William

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