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Peoria, IL converted vacant land in impoverished neighborhoods into a stormwater farm

Peoria, IL converted vacant land into a stormwater farm

Завършен

The city transformed vacant land in impoverished neighborhoods into working farms that prevent flooding. This green stormwater infrastructure reduces sewage overflow while also providing residents access to fresh produce, job training, and a safe community gathering place.

Facilities & Infrastructure Environmental Services Public Safety Public Private Partnership (PPP)

Peoria, IL

Municipality in Illinois

United States

Links

Peoria, IL — Greenprint Partners

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"Growing" Stormwater Solutions (and Local Residents' Skills) - City of Peoria Stormwater Utility

Peoria has a special farm where bioswales, a stormwater forest and other green infrastructure absorbs excess stormwater and helps prevent sewer overflows.

Успешен Проект

The project won the "2019 Illinois Green Alliance Emerald Award for Community Engagement" and the "2019 Sun Foundation Making Waves" awards. The project has greened 1.6 acres, manages 1.3 million gallons of stormwater annually, and creates 20 internships annually.

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