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Using Permeable Eco-Paving to Achieve Improved Water Quality for Urban Pavements - Case Study

Abstract
This paper describes the planning, design and construction of a permeable pavement as a practical demonstration of the benefits of eco-paving in Australian environmental management. The paper addresses the use of permeable pavements as part of a Water Sensitive Urban Design that allows infiltration of stormwater, reduction of pollutants and slow reticulation of the stormwater to an ecologically sensitive water system.

Management of the quantity and quali

Feb. 13, 2024

B Shackel;J Ball

Evaluation of Performance of Permeable Interlocking Block Pavements - Case Study

Abstract
Drainable or permeable pavement systems are rapidly gaining popularity in Japan because of the high level of precipitation and the growing need for measures against the deteriorating road environment. In the field of interlocking block pavements, highly-porous permeable systems are expected to be increasingly used for constructing walkways and other facilities. However, various issues remain to be solved, including the establishment of criteria for evaluating th

Feb. 13, 2024

H Imai;T Tsukada;K Takahashi

Stormwater Management for Urban Environments

Introduction

Elmhurst College, a hundred-thirty-five year old private learning institution, is proceeding with a campus redevelopment project that will include a one hundred seventy bed residence hall. In addition, the college continues to be a role model for sustainable site design and an educational resource for both students and the community.

The need for additional housing, due to increased enrollment demanded creative ideas as supplied by long time planning p

Sep. 12, 2007

Charles R Taylor

Federal Grant Pays for “Green” Parking Lot at Arboretum

In 2003, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, embarked on a $43-million expansion project that would better showcase its spectacular plant collections and natural areas. To pave the main parking lot and visitor center area, Arboretum officials chose to apply an environmentally friendly permeable paving system at the site. Not only did this “green” solution meet the Arboretum’s ecological needs, but it was also constructed at a significantly reduced cost, thanks to a federally funded gr

Nov. 11, 2005

Advanced Pavement Technology

Auto Dealer Expands While Steering Clear of Stormwater Pitfalls

The owner of Schmelz Countryside Saab/Volkswagen wanted to expand the parking lot for his auto sales business in 2003. However, the city stormwater ordinance threatened to wreck those plans. Thankfully, the professionals at Advanced Pavement Technology (APT) were able to put Schmelz back on the road for a smooth ride with an environmentally friendly permeable paving system that solved all of his problems.

Nov. 11, 2005

Advanced Pavement Technology

Soccer Field, Trees Saved by Permeable Paving at Dominican

Decision makers at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, recently made some very smart choices when it was time to replace their West Parking Lot. In July 2002, administrators reviewed their options for this extensive parking lot project and discovered an exciting new alternative: an ecologically sound permeable pavement System.

Nov. 11, 2005

Advanced Pavement Technology

Army Corps Chooses Porous Pavement System for Rock Island Project

Leaders at the Army Corps of Engineers prepared to construct a parking lot at their Rock Island Arsenal site in Rock Island, Illinois. After considering all of their options, they enlisted the help of the General Asphalt Construction Company and LPS Pavement to install an environmentally friendly pavement system that remains fully ready for active duty.

Nov. 11, 2005

Advanced Pavement Technology

Permeable Pavers Score a Triple Double* in Bloomington’s Cascades Park

Sometimes everything doesn’t fit into the space allotted. This was the case with revitalizing Lower Cascades Park in the famous Indiana University basketball City of Bloomington (pop. 72,000). New life to a small, historic park included in

Nov. 1, 2005

Permeable Pavers Provide Pavement and Stormwater Solutions

Creating new life to a small, historic park included installing massive playground equipment and more parking. Asphalt was not a slam dunk for parking since there wasn’t room for more paving and a detention pond.
Indianapolis-based landscape architect Debra Schmucker, president of Cornerstone Planning & Design, was commissioned by the city to draw up plans for the revitalized park found the sixth man in permeable interlocking concrete pavement, 40,000 sf (4,000 m2) to be exact.

Nov. 1, 2005

David Smith

On the Job

Advanced Pavement Technology (APT) held a field day seminar on August 31st for storm water management. The event was held onsite at Cascades Park in Bloomington IN. The design team was onsite to answer questions on the Bio-Aquifer Storm System or BASS. This system improves the environment with the control of storm water run-off and promotion of a filtering process that improves water quality by removing contaminants before entering the soil. The BASS system controls run-off volumes to be near pr

Oct. 12, 2005

Charles R. Taylor