Tuesday April 6th 6-8pm
2811 NE Holman Concordia Luther Hall Room 21
From Woodlawn neighbor Gregg L: “I went on a Green Streets tour with the city a year and a half ago in SE. These are beautiful streets in neighborhoods and in commercial districts. They are designed to get rainwater into the ground instead of into the sewers.
This is an incredible opportunity for the city to invest money into community improvements to make Woodlawn a greener, cleaner, safer neighborhood.
Green Streets offer many benefits that sewer pipes can’t. Green Streets:
• Clean and cool air and water
• Enhance neighborhood livability
• Increase community and property values
• Enhance pedestrian and bicycle access and safety
• Protect valuable surface and groundwater resources
• Add urban green space and wildlife habitat
• Help meet regulatory requirements for pollutant reduction and watershed resource management
• Reduce stormwater in the sewer system • Save money on wastewater pumping and treatment costs
The plants absorb water and their roots help water soak into the ground. Green Streets can be attractive neighborhood amenities, and a variety of plants can provide a range of looks.”
Check out some pics:
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