creator | Burlington Public Works (USA) |
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topic | topic unknown |
landscape | landscape unknown |
solution | permeable pavement |
regional relevance | Global |
type | guidelines |
Storm- water friendly driveways allow water to soak away into the ground below, where it is filtered by the soil and can recharge groundwater, keep pollutants out of Lakes, and reduce flooding risks. This guidebook identifies the benefits of stormwater friendly driveways and exploring the different available options: porous concrete and asphalt, solid pavers and turf pavers, plastic grid systems, ribbon driveways.