Jordan – Vickery Walkway TJ MedlockNeil Wilson

Existing site background Once was lively and stable Drought and financial issues Surround trees providing too much shade Led to loss of vegetative cover 4 storm water run-off drains present 3 have strong erosion issues

Managed by Adrienne Gerus Director of Landscape Services

Ecological Restoration will: Reduce erosion runoff impacts on/off site – Landscaping – Vegetative management Increase site function and aesthetic value

Issues to be addressed: – permeable surfaces to replace current sidewalks – bioretention wall to replace the current concrete wall – rehabilitated soil composition – shade- and wet-tolerant vegetation, providing aeration and groundcover – raise drain elevation levels for slower water flow across the site – Establishment of vegetative border along the sidewalk to slow/disperse excess runoff

Restored ecological function will establish: Soil stability and fertility Increased connectivity Water and nutrient cycling Increased water retention

Soil Stability and Fertility Reduce erosion – Shaping topography – Soil retention through established vegetation Fertility – Till soil – Bring in nutrient rich top soil

Connectivity, Cycling, and Retention Permeable retaining wall Vegetative barrier along sidewalk

Primary goals – Fixing erosion, runoff, flow, and soil quality Secondary goals – Establish vegetation

Restoration project Level out site so that drains are slightly lower than sidewalk Permeable sidewalk Shrub planting along sidewalk Permeable retention wall Plant shade-tolerant trees Community Involvement

Structural, earthmoving, planting Budget Skidsteer rental$850/week Tiller rental$175/week Bioretaining wall (266 ft by 7 ft) $75000 Permeable paving (212 ft by 4ft)$4500 Organic materials (topsoil, mulch)$350 Four trees flowering dogwood $ ½ small shrubs Mondo grass$700 Buffer costs$2500 Total cost of project$85,000

Timeline – 3 Stages 1) 30 days Sidewalk/picnic table removal Retention wall construction in segments 2) 10 days-14 days Level/landscape site Add supporting nutrient rich soils while tilling site Sidewalk foundations Lay pervious pavement 3) 5 days Planting initial species Trees shrubs

Monitoring Minimal efforts needed Incorporation into already established plan by Clemson landscaping services Occasional sidewalk cleaning Monitor soil moisture/nutrients around founding trees for first few weeks Eventually incorporate more shrubs to establish full ground cover Little mulching needed