Tag: Stormwater Management

Converting Rural Streets to Urban:
What are the Design Considerations?

A project in the City of Green Bay, WI, turned Hillcrest Drive from rural to urban. By Trace Hubbard, PE As communities improve their failing streets and infrastructure, we find more are seeking to urbanize their rural typical roadway sections. About the Expert: Contact Trace Hubbard, PE, is a civil engineer in Ayres’ Green Bay… Read More »

Managing Stormwater in Impervious Environments

By Craig Schuh, PE Water that collects after a rain or snowmelt must go somewhere. It may pool and eventually evaporate and/or seep into the ground. It may follow the contour of the land and run into a stream or ditch. In either case, vegetation slows the water’s flow, promotes infiltration, and helps filter out… Read More »

Permeable Pavement, Pavers Can Be Part of Stormwater Management Solution

Here’s an intriguing thought: Sometimes the best pavement surface is one that isn’t dense and solid. Permeable pavement – also called pervious paving – allows runoff and rainfall to infiltrate through the surface to the soil below. That can be a real asset for communities searching for ways to more effectively move water off streets,… Read More »