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Paving Over the Bayou: The Economic and Policy Case for Permeable Cities
When it rains heavily in a forest, the ground is able to soak up the water like a sponge. Though, in Houston, the asphalt and concrete grounds that cover the city stop rain water absorption and instead cause flooding. How can we fix this runoff problem without inhibiting city growth? Stormwater collecting in a drain after a period of rainfall There are two main types of infrastructure that come into play with stormwater: gray infrastructure and green infrastructure. Houston h
Jul 273 min read
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