The Past, The Present and The Future

Over the last decade, permeable paving has been making a splash all around the country. Successfully managing stormwater drainage, reducing pollutants, recharging groundwater and providing a cost-effective solution for growing urban development. Here you'll find specific examples of recent Green paving projects that have made a significant impact not only for the environment, but for the economy as well. Check back here frequently for the latest updates on new and upcoming projects! Have a project that you'd like to have featured? Please contact us.

CURRENT PERMEABLE PAVING PROJECTS IN THE WORKS

Permeable Pavers Selected for Buckingham Fountain Project
The Chicago Park District has begun installing permeable interlocking concrete pavers as part of the Buckingham Fountain Renovation Project. With 235,000 sq ft (5.4 acres) of permeable pavers being installed, the famous fountain will boast the largest decorative permeable paving areas in the U.S. Not only will the pavers help maintain the historic character of the fountain, they also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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CASE STUDIES OF COMPLETED PROJECTS

St. John's Lutheran Church Pull into the new parking lot at St. John's Lutheran Church in Knoxville, TN and you'll notice quickly that something's different. There's no asphalt. Instead, thousands of interlocking concrete pavers cover the ground. It's a parking lot that protects nearby rivers and streams.
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Kirchner Block & Brick Demonstration Kirchner Block & Brick brings in the local fire department to simulate rainfall at their facility in Bridgeton, MO to demonstrate how permeable concrete pavers can be used for stormwater management.

Permeable Pavers in Action Watch as 55 gallon water drums are tipped onto the surface of a Bio-Aquifer Storm System. The water quickly dissipates into the stone filled voids of the Aqua-Bric® pavers, leaving virtually no standing water in only a matter of seconds.

Jersey Airport Fire Training Ground In this example, water is stored below the pavers through the winter and is then sprayed onto the paver surface where it evaporates during summer. Effectively, the whole area comprises an evaporative cell. This is one way of dealing with rainfall when you can't put it into the ground and you cant send it down a pipe - just put it back into the sky.

Chicago's Green Alleys On the forefront of sustainable design in urban neighborhoods, the City of Chicago has developed The Chicago Green Alley Program, promoting best practices in stormwater management within public alleyways. The program addresses drainage issues head-on without incurring additional costly sewer infrastructure improvements.
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U.S. Cellular Field Parking Lot Project
In what was said to be the first major sports facility to use eco-friendly permeable paving, the ISFA--developer, owner and operator of U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox baseball club--has dedicated 265,000-sq.ft. Parking Lot L. Spanning more than six acres of concrete pavers, the property is believed to be the largest permeable paving parking lot in the U.S.
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Dominican University in River Forest, IL Decision makers at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, recently made some very smart choices when it was time to replace their West Parking Lot. In July 2002, administrators reviewed their options for this extensive parking lot project and discovered an exciting new alternative: an ecologically sound permeable pavement system.
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Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL In 2003, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, embarked on a $43- million expansion project that would better showcase its spectacular plant collections and natural areas. To pave the main parking lot and visitor center area, Arboretum officials chose to apply an environmentally friendly permeable paving system at the site. Not only did this "green" solution meet the Arboretum's ecological needs, but it was also constructed at a significantly reduced cost, thanks to a federally funded grant under U.S. EPA Section 319.
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United States Navy project in Monterey, California Monterey's Postgraduate Naval Academy installs 30,000 square feet of permeable pavers to lessen environmental impact. This site required a permeable pavement solution that would eliminate runoff and deliver long-term durability under light vehicular traffic. The surface also had to be pedestrian-friendly.
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