Bryant Avenue green stormwater infrastructure

Learn more about green infrastructure on Bryant Avenue

About the project

Bryant Avenue was reconstructed between West 50th Street and Lake Street to improve pedestrian safety and create a bicycle connection in the area. It also supports existing and future transit service and uses green infrastructure to collect and treat stormwater runoff. 

  • Type of green infrastructure: Bioretention basins and underground infiltration.  
  • Functions: 
    • Collects rainwater from the roads, sidewalks, and buildings and lets it soak into the ground 
    • Reduces stormwater runoff
    • Reduces pollutants discharged to our lakes, streams, and river
    • Adds desirable plants and trees
    • Reduces hardcover and greens the city 
    • Creates a community amenity  
    • Combines safety and environmental goals

The plant list can be found here

The rain garden ID map can be found here

Our policy on boulevard maintenance and responsibility can be found here

2025

Summer

Anticipated project completion

City contractor will weed, water, and maintain vegetation throughout the growing season

Summer

Community pollinator planting event

Stay tuned for more details

Summer

Basins to be planted

Spring

Rain garden restoration work to begin

  • Remove weeds and invasive plants
  • Perform minor grading
  • Install garden bypasses (sandbags) to help plants get established
  • Apply mulch throughout planting areas
January

Communication to Residents

Bryant Avenue residents updated on end of season progress and plans for spring work

See the update to residents here

2024

Fall

Vegetation management

Basins mowed to manage height and prepare for work in spring

See the boulevard maintenance notice here

October

Communication to residents

Bryant Avenue residents informed of upcoming maintenance to rain gardens. 

See update to residents here

See door hanger example here

Inlet to green boulevard from the street

Contact us

Paul Chellsen

Supervising Stormwater Technician II

Public Works Department

Phone

612-673-2406

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