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Detention and Filtration?Out of Sight, Out of Mind

by D. Dwayne Kile, Freese & Nichols Inc, United States,
William D. Wendland, Freese & Nichols Inc, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: National Water Conference

Abstract:

Rapid growth in the Austin metropolitan area kindled regualtions to protect the environment. Rigid enforcement of function-oriented guidelines and increased emphasis on productivity has caused engineering innovation to be stifled. This paper describes four cases where innovative approaches combine function and utility to provide side benefits for the client.

Subject Headings: Innovation | Urban areas | Runoff | Filtration | Drainage systems | Case studies | Watersheds

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