Historic Millwork District The City’s first permeable pavement street was constructed in the Historic Millwork District. The infrastructure improvements were designed to mitigate the recurring flooding problem that plagued the area and stood in the way of its redevelopment.
Green Alley Reconstruction
Green alley reconstruction focuses on reducing the volume of stormwater in the watershed. Green alleys feature permeable pavement which has pores or openings that allow water to pass through the surface and filter gradually into the soil below. Over the course of the 20-year project, 240 alleys will be converted to permeable pavement. This is expected to reduce stormwater runoff within the Bee Branch Watershed up to 80 percent.