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Redesigning Neighborhoods with Green Infrastructure

green infrastructure

Residential cul-de-sacs present a massive hydrologic problem for municipal planners. These large circular dead-ends require massive amounts of asphalt to accommodate emergency vehicle turning radii. This wide, impermeable footprint collects and funnels thousands of gallons of rainwater directly into a…

The Value of Hands-On Sessions for Civil Engineers

hands-on sessions for engineers

Reading a textbook on infiltration rates does not prepare a civil engineer for Harris County clay. Designing functional green infrastructure requires a physical grasp of material science and local hydrology. Attending hands-on sessions for engineers forces design teams out of…

East Water Purification Plant Civic Impacts

East Water Purification Plant planning area with pipes and treatment basins

The East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project is a major Houston water-supply proposal with direct civic implications for residents, utility customers, nearby communities, and agencies responsible for long-range infrastructure. The project aims to add a new treatment facility able to … Read more