Green Streets are locations that integrate designed landscape elements to enhance the stormwater and general environmental performance of the roadway. Some common practices used for green street designs include porous pavement, stormwater planters and bioswales.
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Explore the Buffalo streets that implement some of these techniques to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff in our city:
Carlton
Fillmore Ave.
Elmwood Ave.
Kenmore Ave.
Ohio St.
Niagara St.
Genesee St.
Parkdale
Windsor
Clarendon
Claremont
Northland
Alternative Fuel Charging Stations
Stations to recharge or refuel electric or compressed natural gas vehicles
Green Building Features
Sustainable practices of built structures that may include features such as green roofs, green walls, or solar panels
Wildlife Resources
Provisions such as food or habitat conditions for wildlife including pollinators, birds and fish
Pedestrian Amenities
Resources for pedestrians such as benches for resting or curb bump outs at intersections to make crossings safer
Bike Amenities
Resources for bicycling such as bike lanes or bike storage sites
Recycled Materials
The re-use of waste products helps keep items out of our landfills
Water Storage
The practice of harvesting rainfall for later use; typically a cistern or rain barrel that retains water
Transit Support
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Stormwater Runoff
A ground depression that contains vegetation, rocks and/or a soil mix designed to increase infiltration
Vegitation & Filtration Areas
Planted areas where water can migrate below ground such as in a rain garden
Permeable Pavement
Allows water to drain through the pavement surface and infiltrate into soils below
