City of Portland invests sewer infrastructure savings in Green Street projects
Note to Reader:
In Spring 2010, Portland City Council invested some $20 million in projected sewer infrastructure cost savings into Green Street projects — such as planted curb extensions and roadside drainage swales — for the purposes of achieving long-term rainwater management objectives.
Capture Rain Where It Falls
“Green Streets are a smart long-term investment,” writes Portland columnist Evan Manvel. “By letting nature do its work, savings over traditional hard infrastructure approaches are significant, ranging from 20 to 63%. Portland ratepayers will be getting $25 to $54 million of sewer and stormwater services for $20 million.”
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Posted May 2010