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| Full Document |
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Sustainable Green Streets & Parking Lots Design |
55,307 KB |
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Executive Statement & Table of Contents |
1,123 KB |
| Chapter 1 |
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Introduction to the Guidebook |
3,031 KB |
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Project Summary |
266 KB |
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What is Sustainable Stormwater Design? |
447 KB |
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Pre-Urban Development: A Healthy Landscape |
427 KB |
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Pre-Urban Development: The Effects of Impervious Surface |
456 KB |
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Balanced Development: A Greener Approach |
842 KB |
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What are Green Streets and Green Parking Lots? |
733 KB |
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Why use Green Streets and Green Parking Lots? |
1,149 KB |
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Unique Considerations for San Mateo County |
307 KB |
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What is Inside this Guidebook? |
302 KB |
| Chapter 2 |
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Design Strategies for Green Streets & Parking Lots |
8,626 KB |
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Site Layout Strategies |
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Introduction: Site Layout Strategies, 3 Step Design Process |
382 KB |
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Provide Efficient Site Design |
1,464 KB |
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Balance Parking Spaces with Landscape Spaces |
389 KB |
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Utilize Surface Conveyance of Stormwater |
384 KB |
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Add Significant Tree Canopy |
402 KB |
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Provide Alternative Transportation Options |
284 KB |
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Stormwater Facility Strategies |
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Pervious Paving |
1,010 KB |
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Vegetated Swales |
1,069 KB |
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Infiltration /Flow-Through Planters |
1,108 KB |
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Rain Gardens |
1,351 KB |
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Stormwater Curb Extensions |
1,292 KB |
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Green Gutters |
653 KB |
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| Chapter 3 |
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The Streets and Parking Lots in San Mateo County |
1,267 KB |
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Introduction: Streets & Parking Lots in San Mateo County |
223 KB |
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San Mateo County Streets |
1,011 KB |
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San Mateo County Parking Lots |
218 KB |
| Chapter 4 |
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Design Examples for San Mateo County |
14,865 KB |
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Design Examples for San Mateo County |
390 KB |
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Low Density Residential Streets |
3,819 KB |
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High Density Residential Streets |
2,450 KB |
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Residential Driveway Options |
1,079 KB |
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Commercial Streets |
3,553 KB |
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Arterial Streets and Boulevards |
2,124 KB |
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Parking Lots |
2,592 KB |
| Chapter 5 |
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Key Design and Construction Details |
8,299 KB |
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Introduction: Key Design and Construction Details |
514 KB |
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Design Details |
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The Sizing of Stormwater Facilities |
303 KB |
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Street Profile |
471 KB |
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Pedestrian Circulation along Green Streets |
360 KB |
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Pedestrian Circulation within Parking Lots |
442 KB |
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Dealing with Steep Topography |
607 KB |
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Dealing with Poor Soils |
291 KB |
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Designing with Utilities |
2,334 KB |
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Getting the Water in - Sheet Flow or Curb Cuts? |
325 KB |
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Curb Cut Examples to Avoid |
331 KB |
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Types of Curb Cuts |
1,212 KB |
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Conveying Water with Trench Drains and Speed Bumps |
341 KB |
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Dealing with Sediment |
374 KB |
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Overflow Options |
472 KB |
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Choosing Appropriate Plant Material |
571 KB |
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Construction Details |
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Soil Preperation |
356 KB |
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Grading of Soil and Hardscape Elements |
363 KB |
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Applying Mulch Material |
300 KB |
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Construction Administration |
153 KB |
| Chapter 6 |
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Implementing Green Streets & Parking Lots Projects |
4,145 KB |
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Introduction: Implementing Projects |
337 KB |
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Key Implementation Strategies |
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Reducing Project Costs |
845 KB |
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Changing Municipal Code/Policy |
249 KB |
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Creating Incentives |
182 KB |
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Public Education and Outreach |
348 KB |
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Demonstration Projects |
510 KB |
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Demonstration Projects in San Mateo County |
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Parking Lot |
594 KB |
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Holly Road Green Street |
1,272 KB |
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Belle Air/Third Avenue Green Street |
413 KB |
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Large Shopping Mall Area |
425 KB |
| Conclusion |
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In Conclusion and Acknowledgements |
228 KB |
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Appendices |
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Appendix A: Further Resources |
94 KB |
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Appendix B: Potential Green Streets and Parking Lots Constraints Survey |
469 KB |
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Appendix C: The Physical Conditions in San Mateo County |
1,071 KB |
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