Abstract
This presentation will provide information that leads to better planning and establishment of safe, successful, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally conscious highway projects integrating trees and other vegetation in ways that fit the needs of the plant material, project, and community. Case studies of successful highway and roadway projects in Indiana that address common project challenges such as planning, partnerships, and positive perception will be discussed.
Session Number
102
Session Title
Incorporating Trees and Vegetation into Streets and Roads to Improve Storm Water Quality, Safety and Aesthetics
Track Title
Project Management and Planning
Location
Union FACW
Date of Version
March 2015
Recommended Citation
Tauscher, Carrie, "Urban Roadways: A Refreshing Look at Roadside Projects" (2015). Purdue Road School. 90.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2015/presentations/90
Start Date
3-11-2015 12:00 AM
Urban Roadways: A Refreshing Look at Roadside Projects
Union FACW
This presentation will provide information that leads to better planning and establishment of safe, successful, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally conscious highway projects integrating trees and other vegetation in ways that fit the needs of the plant material, project, and community. Case studies of successful highway and roadway projects in Indiana that address common project challenges such as planning, partnerships, and positive perception will be discussed.
