King Street Urban Greening Project
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Environmental Engineering Project
Description
The King Street Urban Greening Project is a new pocket park and multi-benefit stormwater capture project located at 1000 N King St in the City of Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The project transformed approximately 10,000 sq-ft of unused public space into a new park that features two Bioretention Basins and an underground stormwater infiltration system. The project also includes a pervious concrete bike path, decomposed granite pedestrian pathway, art features, drought tolerant landscaping, boulders, seating, lighting, and interpretive signage. The project is designed to capture approximately 16,000 cubic-feet of runoff per storm from the 10-acre drainage area, helping to improve water quality, enhance local water supplies, and reduce flooding. The project also improved the quality of life for Santa Ana residents by providing a new park and enhancing the aesthetics of the community.
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