by John W. Olson | May 16, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Sustainability, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design
How often do you see “suggested” painted stripes and tree islands in a parking lot that take you out-of-the-way from the most direct route? Do you look around for security vehicles and cut through the fast way? In an open area of asphalt, most people will disregard...
by John W. Olson | Jan 16, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes, Sustainability
Parking lots are a primary contributor to stormwater runoff in our cities due to their scale and impervious character. Parking lots, unless they are low-frequency use parking lots, must have a certain level of imperviousness to them for the functional aspect of...
