Destination Bioretention

Presenters: Scott Treber & Shauna Hansen Discover the flexibility of bioretention and how it can turn stormwater challenges into Biophilic community-building assets. Through case studies on Tacoma’s E 40th Street neighborhood project, a regional treatment facility at UW Tacoma, and Silva Cells on Pacific Avenue and S 17th Street, we will discuss variations on bioretention and decision-making factors for those variations. Hear from the Engineer and Project Manager for E 40th Street talk about how a raingarden request evolved into an award-winning community-focused project with bioretention and pervious pavements. Our maintenance and source control experts will also be providing some insight into long-term ownership and monitoring of bioretention and pervious pavement, design considerations, pitfalls, and the importance of adaptation. If you plan to attend the Tour of the Tacoma Projects, this presentation provides an important overview of the projects.