Westport Stormwater Design

Multistudio is part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and landscape architects to mitigate flooding along Mill Street in the popular Westport neighborhood.

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KC Water needed an engineered solution to manage stormwater; our team asked, "Could we also use this investment to also improve the public realm?".

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Stormwater Street Infrastructure and an improved pedestrian experience:

The Mill Street street reconstruction will collect and convey stormwater between both storage systems and incorporate green infrastructure for more resilient flood management. The new design will also support pedestrian use of Mill Street. It will feature widened sidewalks, increased tree canopy, and a stronger connection to public transit.

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Underground water storage and a re-imagined park:

Over 3.5 million gallons of underground stormwater storage will be installed at two sites to regulate flow back to the combined sewer system. Above the stormwater storage, new construction provides the opportunity to re-imagine Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park and create a bike and pedestrian gateway into Westport ​

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