Introduction to Curb Cuts
Channel: Sweetwater Collaborative
Date: 2021-04-22

On February 8, 2021, Sweetwater Collaborative  hosted a webinar- Introduction to Curb Cuts, treating stormwater as a resource, not a nuisance. 


Curb cuts are part of a larger vision or series of practices that have been called by many names, including Green Streets and Low Impact Development.  They are part of a paradigm shift in what solutions we implement for challenges with water in the built environment and in our natural environment. The shift is from the Pipe it, Pave it, Pump it model to the Slow, Spread and Sink model.


In our PowerPoint presentation, you will see examples of curb cuts in our area and in other communities, learn about local design standards, and benefits and challenges of capturing stormwater. We can join together to advocate for best practices for curb cuts in the public right of way in our local area, and for their common use. Curb cuts can help to direct, slow, spread and sink stormwater, irrigate water wise plants and street trees, and prevent flooding.