Crown Street sustainable streetscape

This stormwater management and traffic calming project was completed in February 2006. Instead of the standard curb and gutter, this residential street was constructed with natural drainage courses that allow stormwater to infiltrate rather than be carried away in the sewer system. The ecological benefits include stabilizing the base flows in nearby creeks, filtering of pollutants from stormwater and placing less demand on the stormwater system. The roadway was constructed as a meandering, narrow street to slow and calm traffic, and is bordered by structural grass and planted swales.

For further information see:

• Musqueam Ecosystem Conservation Society
• Crown Street Summary ( Pdf 122 kb)
• Crown Street Project Completion Report ( Pdf 4.24 kb)