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Contemporary Stormwater without the Green

Davis, Brian M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1406252321

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2014, Master of Landscape Architecture, Ohio State University, Landscape Architecture.
Wastewater management has seen major changes over the last two centuries. It has completely shifted from a burden to be dealt with by landowners to a larger burden for municipalities. Considering the ubiquitous nature of stormwater, the current storm sewer systems are becoming an inefficient and expensive model for cities to continue maintaining. What is needed is a solution that can be implemented broadly and flexibly that curbs environmental and health issues. Green infrastructure is proving to be capable of addressing many of the water quality and environmental concerns, but it is limited in its ability to function discretely behind the scenes. Its current design requires dedicated space above ground, and plants are typically part of the scheme. If the surface space cannot be given or the landscape aesthetic is undesirable, green infrastructure is not the best choice. Green infrastructure needs to be looser in its design requirements. To explore this challenge, the 90-acre, residential Fairfax subdivision in Upper Arlington, Ohio was selected as the study area. To explore the design, two types of spaces were considered: the linear space along roads within the rights-of-way and an open and passively programmed public park. The design recommendations suggested the use of two types of green infrastructure strategies; one method facilitated infiltration, and the other method used sand filtration to improve water quality. In both cases the recommendations were intended to blend into the site and be used for something more than simply stormwater handling. For green infrastructure to become a more commonly referenced and utilized strategy more designs highlighting its flexibility need to be developed.
Jason Kentner (Advisor)
Jake Boswell (Committee Member)
48 p.
Landscape Architecture

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  • Davis, B. M. (2014). Contemporary Stormwater without the Green [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1406252321

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Davis, Brian. Contemporary Stormwater without the Green. 2014. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1406252321.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Davis, Brian. "Contemporary Stormwater without the Green." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1406252321

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