Bryant Ave green stormwater infrastructure
Learn more about green infrastructure on Bryant Avenue.
Dates
2024-2025
Project overview
We are improving the rain gardens on Bryant Avenue. Last fall, we mowed vegetation and removed sediment and debris. Next, we will remove invasive plants, smooth steep slopes, and install native plants. Learning from other projects, we will use larger potted plants for this restoration. Throughout the growing season, we will water and weed to make sure plants are healthy. When the rain garden basins are complete, they will collect and treat stormwater runoff.
Background
We reconstructed Bryant Avenue between West 50th Street and Lake Street. This was to improve pedestrian safety and create a bicycle connection in the area. It also supports existing and future transit service. We installed green infrastructure to collect and treat stormwater runoff.
See our previous work on Bryant Ave S
Project resources
Read more about the plants we will use
Learn more about our policy on boulevard maintenance and responsibility
Project phase
This project is in progress.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
Project timeline
June 2025- Sept 2026
Anticipated project completion
City contractor will weed, water, and maintain vegetation for two full growing seasons
June 2025
Community pollinator planting event
Tentative date June 7th. More details will follow.
June 2025
Basins to be planted
April-May 2025
Rain garden restoration work to begin
Garden preparation crews will:
- Remove weeds and invasive plants
- Perform minor grading
- Install garden bypasses (sandbags). Sandbags will remain installed for most of the year until plants have sufficiently rooted.
March/April 2025
Finalize planting plans
Work with contractor to finalize planting plans for each rain garden basin. We will have 15,000 plants going into nearly 100 gardens.
January 2025
Communication to Residents
Bryant Avenue residents updated on end of season progress and plans for spring work
Winter 2024-2025
Grow plants
Our contractor will grow a selection of native plants in their greenhouse to ensure healthy, successful plants are ready for spring
Fall 2024
Vegetation management
Basins mowed to manage height and prepare for work in spring
October 2024
Communication to residents
Bryant Avenue residents informed of upcoming maintenance to rain gardens.
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Contact us
Paul Chellsen
Supervising Stormwater Technician III
Surface Water & Sewer
Public Works