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"An effective stormwater management program balances the needs of residents and businesses in developed areas with other community goals."
WILLIAM J. CUNNINGHAM, P.E., PRINCIPAL
LARKIN GROUP, INC. |
Today, stormwater management must take into account many facets, such as urban ecosystems and water quality, erosion control, permitting, enhancing natural vistas and the use of innovative financing opportunities. Larkin professionals are comfortable working with such complex demands. And we strive to match our technical expertise with our knowledge of changing regulations.
Also, Larkin takes pride in our understanding of community desires and commitment to achieving public acceptance. In fact, our leadership and commitment to public involvement is recognized throughout the public works industry.
Experience & Expertise:
- Stormwater master programming
- Stormwater system design
- Flood studies
- Bioengineered channel design
- Traditional channel improvements
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Detention/retention basin design
- Inventory and inspection of existing storm drainage systems
- Timing of flows from sub-basins to watershed
- Site grading and drainage design
- Erosion control
- Greenway setbacks
- Standard specifications and design criteria for storm drainage facilities
- Land use, such as comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations
- Sedimentation control ordinances
- GIS technology
- Procedures for review and issuance of permits, plus certification of compliance
- Traditional and innovative financing opportunities
- Community involvement and public acceptance programs
- Construction observation
Situation Analysis Includes:
- Stormwater flow and flooding patterns
- Channel capacity, whether natural or constructed
- Pipe system capacities
- Detention/retention system effectiveness
- Quality of water discharged into streamways
- Constraints of underground utilities, mature landscaping, traffic patterns, and homeowner improvements
- Erosion control facilities
- Funding mechanisms
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