What's Happening on Ashe Street?
ANSWER: A Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project
The upcoming Ashe Street GSI demonstration project will provide solutions to a local challenge in the Goose Creek watershed. Neighborhood residents and a group of non-profit organizations are ready to move forward. You have questions? We have answers.
The upcoming Ashe Street GSI demonstration project will provide solutions to a local challenge in the Goose Creek watershed. Neighborhood residents and a group of non-profit organizations are ready to move forward. You have questions? We have answers.
Where is the project?
The project is located at 2502 and 2504 Ashe Street, also the site of an existing community garden. The Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) own the properties.
The project is located at 2502 and 2504 Ashe Street, also the site of an existing community garden. The Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) own the properties.
Project location map.
Why is this important?
The project improvements will repair aging underground pipes, reduce recurrent flooding from stormwater runoff, and improve water quality through the use of GSI. Another goal of the project is to enhance community pride, promote environmental awareness, and improve overall quality of life for those living nearby.
What will it look like?
GSI can take many forms. This project will include underground pipe repair, grading (reshaping) of the soil, installation of cisterns (rain barrels), and permeable paving for parking & walkways. A bench by the community garden and signage will encourage community interaction and interest in the environment.
The project improvements will repair aging underground pipes, reduce recurrent flooding from stormwater runoff, and improve water quality through the use of GSI. Another goal of the project is to enhance community pride, promote environmental awareness, and improve overall quality of life for those living nearby.
What will it look like?
GSI can take many forms. This project will include underground pipe repair, grading (reshaping) of the soil, installation of cisterns (rain barrels), and permeable paving for parking & walkways. A bench by the community garden and signage will encourage community interaction and interest in the environment.
Proposed site plan will be phased over several months.
What is the project timeline?
Who is doing this project?
The project is a collaboration between the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association (ECWA), the Parks with Purpose program of The Conservation Fund, the Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), with support from engineering and design firm, McAdams.
The project is a collaboration between the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association (ECWA), the Parks with Purpose program of The Conservation Fund, the Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), with support from engineering and design firm, McAdams.
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For more information on this project, work in the Ashe Street community garden, or to stay involved, contact
L.A. Davis-Durante at [email protected] | 919-698-9729.
For additional information on other local garden club activities and resources, please visit the North Carolina Community Garden Partners website.
