Client Meetings and Rain Gardens

I sat in on my first client meetings for two projects I designed. Both projects focus on managing stormwater on site. My design included directing runoff into a dry stream bed which flows into a rain garden. All runoff water from the roof (3400 sq. ft) flows into one downspout, and there is a lot of force from that flow. The client's major concern was overflow onto his neighbor's sidewalk, and the liability issues of that water freezing.


The other client is on her condo association board, and was looking for a solution to manage the runoff within the very dense area where the condos are located. I discussed this project in my previous post, and the factors that make this a tricky project. The difficulty lies in the tight spaces, poor grades, underground wires, large tree roots, and compacted soil. Her main concerns were regarding resources, as her association is relying on a small grant to fund the project.

I look forward to seeing if and how these projects progress. So, I guess now we just wait and see.