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• Environmental Impacts .,.
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<br /> t. .1, Aesthetics
<br /> Ar ,i . The plantings and surface design of grass pavers create
<br /> e... an aesthetically more pleasing area when compared to a
<br /> , w , • large paved area.
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<br /> i „, `4,7'1" t'� taP ,r,: , , Air Quality
<br /> ;- ‘, ! l ,J,'�` .,• Air quality will be improved as a result of the trapping of
<br /> • It ;, ' ' dust and dirt particles by the grass or groundcover. Also, the
<br /> • '• �'+•••. ' grass or groundcover will produce oxygen that will be dis
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<br /> • -- , charged into the atmosphere. Paved areas store and radiate
<br /> / •', ; large amounts of heat. An area with grass pavers will provide
<br /> a cooler micro-climate.
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<br /> j7 Glare, present with large, uninterrupted paved areas, is
<br /> ,''� reduced or eliminated in areas utilizing perforated pavers.
<br /> '`' '.'. The perforated paving block system is suited for multiple uses
<br /> /� • " " such as parking, stormwater detention and storage, while
<br /> adding to visually satisfying "green" space.
<br /> r'; t Energy
<br /> Areas utilizing perforated paving blocks do not have to be
<br /> cleaned with street cleaners, reducing the use of fuel and .:
<br /> 'a& manpower to run these machines.This savings may be offset, *.
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<br /> i. however, if plantings in the pavers require periodic mowing.
<br /> `' ,';. n �t +` ,.t Water Quality
<br /> Water quality improvements will result as particulates and
<br /> <a i` \0 ''''':`•• '.''',.;•••. :'r �� _ pollutants carried in runoff water are trapped in the ground-
<br /> ry' •i' r /'' , cover, soil and subgrade of the perforated paving blocks.
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<br /> 44 :, ,,,,_, , ,...:,‘„*„.,,5.:1.-„,..;,--.;,,-42= These particulates and pollutants would normally reach the
<br /> stormwater drainage system and receiving streams.
<br /> 6t"• r� }. Water Quantity
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<br /> !!!, r The volume of runoff water reaching storm sewer systems
<br /> �a� ! ,` ' and receiving streams will be reduced as a result of runoff
<br /> ° / �% • being stored in the perforated paving block system. This can
<br /> .Fi `••`_•. •;,` also help decrease the frequency and severity of flood events.
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<br /> Groundwater aquifers will receive recharge water as a result
<br /> W✓P/% / t of runoff water draining through the grass pavers and perme-
<br /> ' , able subgrade into the groundwater system
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