Green Infrastructure! ….in progress

Posted byAlexia Landscape Architect; Re-Ecology Land DesignPosted inAlexia, Alexia Paul, chicago, downspout, front yard, green infrastructure, landscape architecture, raingarden, urban garden

I have a project underway. I was able to admire my green infrastructure during last night’s rain. What a thing of beauty – the water travels out the downspout and to the raingarden area.  In spite of the shady location and very gluey black clay, the water infiltrates quite quickly – thank you honeylocust tree!

Green infrastructure still under construction but fully functional:

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Published by Alexia Landscape Architect; Re-Ecology Land Design

Designing with systems, both natural and man-made, with careful consideration of stewardship and maintenance, will go far in sustainable landscape and sites design.

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