Reducing pavement could reduce your flood risk: Opinion “I doubt a campaign that says ‘Only YOU can prevent flooding’ would catch on in New Orleans. We know that massive feats of engineering are required to keep this city habitable. But … Continue reading
Tagged flood risk, flooding, Front Yard Initiative, FYI, gray to green, storm water management, stormwater managementInfiltration Test We shot this video March 13, 2017, after a rainy weekend on a residential lot in Broadmoor that participated in the Front Yard Initiative. We tested the permeable Truegrid driveway with help from Anthony Kendrick of Construction EcoServices. According to the results … Continue reading
Tagged FYI, gray to green, permeability, permeable paving, stormwater managementOur next FYI workshop is January 26th at 6pm. This workshop is the required first step in the Front Yard Initiative. Free and open to the public. Front Porch Party
Tagged FYI, stormwater managementThe UC gets a mention in this article about 2015 Urban Hero, Jay Nix. House Tour: Parkway Bakery owners’ waterfront home above Bayou Sauvage
Tagged FYI, stormwater managementThe Urban Conservancy’s Front Yard Initiative gets a great mention! Removing excessive paving decreases street flooding by capturing water where it falls and increasing onsite permeability. 6 ways New Orleans residents can help fight street flooding
Tagged FYI, gray to green, permeability, stormwater managementGreen Infrastructure in Your Future Space is limited. Register Today! What: Stormwater Management Workshop Where: BioInnovation Center, 1441 Canal St, New Orleans LA 70112 When: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 8 am – 3 pm Who: Contractors, architects, planners and others … Continue reading
Tagged contractors, dana brown & associates, lcia, lciwc, permeable paving, stormwater managementNew Orleans’ landscape is changing. The water surrounding us continues to mold not only our city’s topography, but also our economy, our society, and our identity. Now, more than ever, our work reflects this reality. Please join the Urban Conservancy … Continue reading
Tagged 2015, City of New Orleans, Flozell Daniels, Foundation for Louisiana, Jay Nix, Parkway Bakery and Tavern, Prisca Weems, staylocal, stewardship, stormwater management, urban heroes