Sometimes referred to as porous pavement, pervious concrete has a positive impact on water quality, storm water management, urban heat island effect mitigation, and safety-related issues such as reduced stagnant standing water (which can breed disease-carrying mosquitoes) and reduced risk of vehicle hydroplaning. Because it allows deep penetration of water into the soil subsurface, it can also help trees thrive in densely urbanized areas. Click on each of the links below to learn more about the environmental issues, city projects, suggested EPP specifications, and other available resources.
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Disposal Issues | Civic Space | Pervious Concrete Sample Specifications | King County website |
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Green Buildings | SW Family Service Center | US Green Building Council LEED-NC |
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Caption paloverde: Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix uses pervious concrete among other sustainable design elements.
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