SuDS in London - a guide

Street scenario 5
A well-connected local centre with high
footfall from people accessing shops
and services. A range of opportunities
are illustrated, showing how SuDS can be
integrated to enhance the visual coherence
and identity of the area, improve air quality
and reduce temperature in the context of
the street and below-ground structures.
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Potential SuDS components
1. Existing trees
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2. Tree trenches in median, see 3.9
3. Living roof, see 3.2
4. Permeable paving acting as an inlet
to tree trench, see 3.10
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5. Street furniture aligned with SuDS
components to reduce clutter
6. Slab paving
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7. Soil and drainage material, see 2.5
8. Geotextile
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71 4 SuDS in London’s streets