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October 1, 2009

Seattle Center tests new porous pavers

  • The maker of Xeripave says the pavers are similar to permeable concrete and asphalt, but allow much more water to flow through them.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Photo by Katie Zemtseff [enlarge]
    This path leading to the Seattle Center Skatepark was made of Xeripave pavers.

    SEATTLE CENTER Skatepark is testing a new permeable paver that allows stormwater to flow through it and be naturally treated by the underlying soil. If successful, the product could become a standard material at Seattle Center.


     
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