SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES
Alternative Development Standards
for Sustainable Communities
STATUS QUO DEVELOPMENT
Utilities - Grading and Drainage
 
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The Status Quo Development case study site alters the surface of the site to remove water as quickly as possible.  Overland flow from lots and streets is directed into underground storm sewers which follow the rights-of-way off-site.  The swift removal of surface water to subsurface systems from paved and roofed areas eliminates infiltration and ground water recharge from hard surfaces and reduces infiltration rates from yards.