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Permeable Surfaces Protect Chicago’s River and Lake from Sewage Overflow

06 • 16 • 2015 Chicago, Environment

Permeable Surface

Last night’s storm flooded the Chicago water treatment system. Result: sewage overflow into Lake Michigan. Here’s how we can stop it!

Coming Soon: New Plaza and Entrance Canopy for Park Lincoln by Reside

01 • 13 • 2015 Chicago, Moss Projects, Urban Planning

Featured Design Sketch

We’re so pleased to introduce our latest project: the updated plaza design and new entrance canopy for the Park Lincoln apartments on Clark Street by Reside.

Combined Sewer Overflow: How a Using Rain Barrel can help Keep Sewage Out of the Chicago River

07 • 15 • 2014 Chicago, Environment, Urban Planning

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Did you know that when it rains in Chicago we dump raw sewage into the Chicago river? No one is happy about it … but its no accident.

Make Streets Smarter with Sneckdown Spotting

02 • 20 • 2014 Chicago, Transporation

Street outline

Sneckdowns highlight road areas where cars don’t drive and pavement could be replaced with pedestrian zones or permeable surfaces. Learn how cities can battle runoff and make roads safer by watching winter snow.

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