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Old Posted Apr 24, 2020, 2:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut View Post
Is it cheaper to rewild a creek than add a storm drain? If so, let's hope a lot more developments start getting water features.
I believe the city of Vancouver has a policy of daylighting streams wherever possible. I imagine it's cheaper over the long term with the added benefit of improving drainage and water quality.

This is an interesting read on the subject.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/national-daylighting-rivers-waterways-development-1.4828016
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