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Green Infrastructure Early Implementation Projects
Green infrastructure (GI) has the ability to manage stormwater and
transform a place into a vibrant outdoor space that can provide habitat
connectivity, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, and beautify
neighborhoods.
The SFPUC is committed to exploring opportunities to use GI
throughout the City to lessen the burden on our combined sewer
system and better utilize rainwater as a resource.
“These projects
aim to manage
stormwater by
reducing the local
runoff impact on
San Francisco’s
aging combined
sewer system, at
the same time
enhancing the City
streets by creating
green community
spaces.”
Our first set of GI projects to test performance throughout the city are
called the Early Implementation Projects (EIPs). In 2015, five of the
eight EIPs completed design and one moved into construction. Based
on technical feasibility and public input, projects were designed to
include community benefits such as traffic calming, pedestrian safety
improvements, nature space and educational opportunities.
An exciting milestone for green infrastructure was the completion of
the first phase of the Wiggle Project at Oak and Fell. In partnership
with Public Works, construction began on the pilot block of the
Sunset Boulevard Greenway in August. The completed project will
add stormwater function to the western medians on Sunset Boulevard,
in addition to the educational features for the local schools and
community.
Construction is expected to begin for five additional EIPs in 2016. The
SFPUC will also monitor these projects and evaluate best practices
and design standards for future green infrastructure implementation
throughout the city.
– Raphael Garcia,
PROJECT MANAGER
For more information on all
of our EIP’s click here
Completed Wiggle Neighborhood Green Corridor, Phase 1
SSIP Annual Report 2015