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…in construction and design phases: The Energy and Environmental Science Research Building is expected to open in the fall on the UTIA campus. The Regional Stormwater Park is expected to…
…in construction and design phases: The Energy and Environmental Science Research Building is expected to open in the fall on the UTIA campus. The Regional Stormwater Park is expected to…
…of Tennessee, Knoxville, was awarded $2.6 million to increase tree canopy coverage, reduce stormwater runoff, mitigate extreme heat and bring ecosystem services to underserved communities in East Knoxville. The federal…
…begin in February 2023 at the new Stormwater Park. Planting of native trees, shrubs and flowering plants at the new Stormwater Park is expected to begin in late February as…
…will redirect stormwater into water retention features, allowing it to be absorbed into the ground instead of flowing into storm drains. The new Stormwater Park is located where the Morrill…
…that will help the public and government officials better understand the quality of implementation of stormwater management programs. Stormwater programs require considerable funding from both the public and private sectors…
…green roof will gather stormwater, provide research opportunities, and accommodate social gatherings and events. Local firm Sanders Pace Architecture and LMN Architects of Seattle have been hired to design the…
…“In the course, students study ecological design interventions, especially locally, such as bioswales on campus, a system that filters stormwater runoff. By utilizing regenerative systems and nature’s own resilience, I…
…the west seating bowl. Planning has also begun on a longer-term project to create a stormwater pond. “We’re getting ready to start drawings this spring,” said Powers. “It will be…
…parking; stormwater ran down the curb and drained directly into the river. Now the planters are home to bioswales—channels that concentrate and transport stormwater runoff while removing impurities. “This network…
…plan is to completely convert Andy Holt Avenue into a pedestrian corridor with visible stormwater management features. A controlled-access transit lane will provide campus bus service and scheduled delivery access…
…and the damage they cause. Some disasters could be prevented, or at least made less bad, with the help of new technologies. Smart stormwater practices, for example, could help mitigate…
…and helping cities develop better ways of managing stormwater. What makes cities vulnerable to storms like Hurricane Florence? One of the biggest challenges modern cities face in a major storm…