Paved surfaces, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots have negative impacts: increased runoff and concentration of pollutants in that runoff, alongside, sometimes substantial, urban heat island effects, and a general decrease in green spaces. If you, however, find that a piece of paved surface is not pertinent to everyday life, the best solution is depaving.
The removal of pavement allows for the revegetation of land with trees and plants and/or introduces permeable alternatives for hardscaping.
BENEFITS: Filter pollutants from runoff, Slow runoff, Reduce erosion, Recharge groundwater, Conserve water, Remove standing water on your property, Reduce potential of flooding, Create habitat for birds & butterflies, Survive drought seasons, Enhance property value.
