Stronger summer storms in New York City are increasing street flooding and overwhelming drains and sewer systems. Porous panels made of gray, hole-filled concrete are being installed to absorb stormwater before it reaches infrastructure limits. The panels capture and filter runoff, reducing ponding on streets and supporting treatment of water that reaches downstream facilities. Major redesigns are underway across Borough Park, Kensington, and Ocean Parkway, using porous concrete panels and upgraded curbs to limit polluted runoff entering local waterways. Infiltration testing shows water can seep through the material quickly, supporting resilience during intense rainfall. Construction conditions can be unpredictable, but crews adapt to field conditions to deliver neighborhood safety and security.
"“We have more rain, heavier intensity. That's a way for the city to eliminate ponding and help storing the water while the plant is actually treating the water that gets to it,” said Nathalie Pierre-Georges, assistant commissioner at the NYC Department of Design and Construction."
"“I don't feel as if it's a role that a woman cannot do. I'm an engineer. I'm as qualified as anybody else. The sky's the limit,” Pierre-Georges said."
"“This is rewarding work. Once you dig, you never know what you're going to encounter. So it's a matter of adapting based on your field conditions and making it work,” she said."
"“Our goal is to help the community, improve their livelihood - being safe, being secure, b"
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