Deterioration of 32nd and Arch Street

This early morning at 7:30 am, I was on my way to class and I decided to walk by our planned project sight, 32nd and Arch Street. I was amazed that the sight looked so different. The location got worse, and it has come to our attention that if action is not taken soon, it will not only be harmful for the environment but it will also be hazardous for bystanders.

As you can see in the pictures posted along with this progress report, the sight seems to have deteriorated to a huge extent in the span of 4 weeks since we took the last picture.

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Stormwater Bump-Outs

What are they: “A stormwater bumpout is a vegetated curb extension that protrudes into the street either mid-block or at an intersection, creating a new curb some distance from the existing curb. A bumpout is composed of a layer of stone that is topped with soil and plants. An inlet or curb-cut directs runoff into the bumpout structure where it can be stored, infiltrated, and taken up by the plants (evapotranspiration). Excess runoff is permitted to leave the system and flow to an existing inlet. The vegetation of the bumpout will be short enough to allow for open sight lines of traffic. Aside from managing stormwater, bumpouts also help with traffic-calming, and when located at crosswalks, they provide a pedestrian safety benefit by reducing the street crossing distance.” Advantages/Benefits: -shorten crossing distances on streets (safer for pedestrians) -gives perception of road narrowing so drivers slow down in this area -reduce stormwater overflow -add curb a...

Where does all the water go?

As evidence of the problem we will be addressing during this term, here are a couple examples of the flooding occurring there that we would use green infrastructure to help prevent.

Group 073-09: The Deterioration of 32nd and Arch Street

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