|
About SPU
>
Drainage & Sewer System
>
Natural Drainage Systems
>
Street Edge Alternatives
Community Cost and Benefits
Cost
The cost of this project was $850,000. This included an extensive design and communications budget due to the need to work closely with residents on the design. Future projects will cost less than traditional street improvements.
Benefits
The project helps creeks by reducing stormwater at the source. As Seattle has developed, stormwater running off impervious surfaces has had a major impact on our creeks and wildlife.
SEA Streets provides an example of the environmental benefits that can be realized with natural systems instead of traditional systems, especially in areas which are installing new infrastructure.
Residents of this neighborhood enjoy walking along SEA Streets because it is a natural, soft-edged environment, in contrast to the hard edges of traditional linear streets. Also, more tree cover helps reduce summer heat while absorbing air pollutants and rainfall.
|
