Greensburg - American Planning Association

Streetscapes & Green Corridors
Main Street, Bay Street, Highway 54,
and Grant Avenue have the potential to
be developed into the primary
circulation arterials in Greensburg.
They also have the potential to become
the arterials of Greensburg’s
stormwater management system.
Green amenity zones along these
primary circulation routes should
become above-ground water
conveyance systems which collect
excess runoff from yards and streets
and ultimately transport water to zones
that form the subsequent steps in the
treatment train.
Parks
The replacement for Davis Park,
Memorial Park, and the other parks in
Greensburg are important links in
Greensburg’s natural stormwater
management system. Excess runoff is a
greater problem on active recreation
zones because athletic fields and
manicured fescue lawns are less
pervious than native vegetation,
particularly when heavy use causes
compaction. Ponding and flooding is also
a major concern in open spaces because
of the lack of topographic relief in
Greensburg. Larger rain gardens,
bioswales, and other strategies are
needed to manage stormwater on these
sites and could also be designed as
educational amenities.
Undisturbed Areas, Restored Zones,
and Trail Systems
The most significant stormwater
management capacity is in undisturbed
and potential restoration zones located
on the edges of Greensburg. It is vitally
important to identify, protect, and
restore the significant existing natural
features and systems. Restored native
priairie zones and waterways will
facilitate the final treatment and
infiltration processes in the treatment
train, and will serve as Greensburg’s
greatest natural amenity and a
powerful source of identity.
Restored wetland areas can be used as passive
recreation or education.
Vegetated streetscape features can make transitions
from trails to streets safe and easy for
pedestrians and cyclists.
The concept for integrating streetscapes, parks,
and restoration zones is discussed further in the
Parks and Green Corridors section of the Plan.
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