Abstract
Rain gardens in the public right of way provide numerous benefits through storm water filtration, increased green space/habitat, and educational activation. Often, these gardens can be implemented as part of larger infrastructure projects. However, the upfront and ongoing maintenance costs can be significant. The City of Bloomington has successfully implemented numerous rain gardens through various projects. In this presentation, we will discuss when are rain gardens worth it and how they can be implemented into your community successfully.
Session Number
13
Session Title
Habitat or Hazard? Rain Gardens in the Right of Way
Track Title
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
Location
FOWLER HALL
Date of Version
2026
Start Date
3-17-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
3-17-2026 2:50 PM
Habitat or Hazard? Rain Gardens in the Right of Way
FOWLER HALL
Rain gardens in the public right of way provide numerous benefits through storm water filtration, increased green space/habitat, and educational activation. Often, these gardens can be implemented as part of larger infrastructure projects. However, the upfront and ongoing maintenance costs can be significant. The City of Bloomington has successfully implemented numerous rain gardens through various projects. In this presentation, we will discuss when are rain gardens worth it and how they can be implemented into your community successfully.
