Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Improvements to the Athens Trailhead required the construction of a new parking lot and an extension of the existing Eureka Trail. Stormwater runoff was a concern for the engineers as the paved drive aisles and upstream parking spaces would introduce impervious surfaces that could not store and filter the water.
While stormwater management was a key concern, the engineers also considered the vehicular loading requirements and long-term performance of the parking area. A paved-surface parking area would have required an additional detention pond, but there was no room for that in the plans. To eliminate this need, a permeable surface was necessary.
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Improvements to the Athens Trailhead required the construction of a new parking lot and an extension of the existing Eureka Trail. Stormwater runoff was a concern for the engineers as the paved drive aisles and upstream parking spaces would introduce impervious surfaces that could not store and filter the water.
While stormwater management was a key concern, the engineers also considered the vehicular loading requirements and long-term performance of the parking area. A paved-surface parking area would have required an additional detention pond, but there was no room for that in the plans. To eliminate this need, a permeable surface was necessary.
Read the full case study: prestogeo.com/case_studies/porous-pavers-provide-access-to-recreational-trail
