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| Stormwater Swales can add stunning vertical green to the Urban Core |
Much of the time they are just mowed weedy areas devoid of vegetation. However, here is a very successful example of a stormwater swale in sandy soil with mature vegetation planted along the sides and even in the basin.
Trees observed include: Atlantic red cedar, Juniperus virginiana; live oak, Quercus virginiana and long leaf pine, Pinus palustris.
Notice the guard rail to the south of the swale to keep traffic from hitting the trees. This swale is located at the western end of the bridge on Highway 100 crossing the Intercoastal Water Way heading east into Flagler Beach, Florida.
Kudos to the forward thinking designers!
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