[CANUFNET] alternative stormwater infrastructure

[Jp Warren]

Hi Canufnet,

Would an alternative stormwater infrastructure, or infrastructure  
retrofit, help in growing canopy in the city? Stormwater harvesting  
seems to hold two potentials in this regard; captured rooftop  
stormwater can be used toward tree irrigation, and by reducing the  
need for traditional stormwater pipes, can provide physical space for  
large trees root-balls. It seems harvesting would also reduce the need  
for disturbing them later via stormwater infrastructure-related  
excavations in the right of way.

Cheers,      John-Paul Warren

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Jp Warren
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