Chicago Area Planning Organization
Why isn't Rogers Park signed up for these green upgrades on the 2007 menu? The streets NOH could use some green pavers. After heavy summer storms it often takes days for the streets to completely drain. George Sullivan attended the conference yesterday and David Leopold stated that Ward 48 was signing up for several green projects. Ward 48 was referred to as 'the model ward'.
Ward 49 was not on Leopold's list.
Ward 49 Infrastructure Map I may not be a skilled topographer, but this 'interactive map' doesn't indicate any yellow markers....maybe it can be done next week. It would be beneficial to properties if basements didn't flood because the storm sewers can't handle the runoff.
What about us?
Green Alleys
*Please note the text beneath the diagrams of the permeable pavers. It clearly states areas close to the lake have the ideal sandy, permeable soil.
Green Alleys
CDOT has begun a pilot program to construct “green alleys” that provide environment benefits.
There are three types of green alleys:
· Green alleys that use a permeable pavement (asphalt, concrete or pavers) that allows stormwater to drain into the ground, instead of collecting on hard surfaces or draining into the sewer system
· Green alleys that use a high albedo pavement, a lighter-colored surface that absorbs less heat and helps reduce the urban heat island effect
· Green alleys that use recycled materials, such as concrete aggregate, slag and recycled tire rubber
Other green alley techniques include using proper grading and pitch to facilitate drainage, and using dark sky-compliant light fixtures to reduce light pollution and provide uniform illumination.
According to Sullivan, the same process is used for permeable 'green streets'.
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I just want to say that more than 25 years ago diehard residents of Rogers Park were recycling before the word was even in the dictionary.
All you had to do was put your old papers in a plastic bag and your glass and aluminium in plastic bags and leave it behind your garage.
when the recycling was picked up you occasionally received a free roll of recycle made paper towels
I don't understand why people cant complete this simple task.
We did that in another neighborhood. We didn't need special blue bags - just the effort. We'd also leave aluminum cans hanging where the alley pickers could easily find them.
Never got any free paper towels though!
But back to the subject, do you think we should be signed up for these 'permeable' streets and alleys? How many of your streets get overwhelmed with storm runoff water?
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