Midtown Testing a 'Green' Stormwater Solution

The Midtown Alliance and TSW have joined to test a new, ’green’ stormwater runoff solution at the intersection of 5th and Juniper streets.

According to CityBizList, the two organizations have developed two bioswales that include large basins to capture stormwater off the street and sidewalk and treat it naturally with soil, vegetation, and microbes before the water is absorbed into the ground.

Planners hope this will reduce the amount of stormwater entering the sewer system and increase groundwater levels.

Design and installation of the bioswales is part of a broader project to improve the sidewalk conditions and bicycle facilities as well as the overall environmental function of Juniper Street.