Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

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The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.

Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.

The flood infrastructure project also includes:

  • Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
  • Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
  • Improved pedestrian access to the park with ADA-compliant trails in Weber Park.
  • Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.

The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.

The Morningside Neighborhood has several low and landlocked areas prone to flooding. Climate change has already increased the risk of flooding and will continue to do so. This project helps the community be more resilient to flooding. Project benefits are balanced across the neighborhood and there is no increase in risk to any property.

Ponds, pipes and a surface swale will be used to safely move and store floodwaters. An expanded pipe and swale will provide overflow from the Lynn/Kipling inundation area and the Grimes Avenue low point, and an expanded and reconfigured pipe network and minor grade changes will move water away from homes. Weber Pond and the Lynn/Kipling Pond will be expanded and lowered. About six acres of trees will be removed in Weber Woods to accommodate the larger ponds.

The flood infrastructure project also includes:

  • Natural resources restoration in upland areas.
  • Nature trails and bridge crossings at two locations at Weber Park.
  • Improved pedestrian access to the park with ADA-compliant trails in Weber Park.
  • Rebuilt sports fields in impacted areas with new turf and irrigation systems.

The flood infrastructure project coincides with planned roadway reconstruction in the neighborhood in 2022 and 2023.

  • Weed control site visit

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    Crews were on site last Friday to do an herbicide treatment to control weeds. People and pets should keep out of the sprayed areas. Areas treated with herbicide are marked with bright yellow utility flags.

  • Tree warranty replacements

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    The majority of tree warranty replacements have been completed. The remaining replacements are bare root trees which will be available and planted next summer.

  • Natives - Part 4

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    Blue vervainButterfly milkweed

    Black-eyed Susan

  • Natives - Part 3

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    Horsemint
     Horsemint

    American black currant

  • Natives - Part 2

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    Arrowhead Red-twigged dogwood

    Blue monkey-flower

  • Natives - Part 1

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    We admit, it's a bit weedy out there. That's to be expected in the first year of a restoration project. We've also been able to spot some nice natives that seem to be doing well.

    Patridge Pea

    Spotted jewelweed
    Columbine

  • Temporary fencing

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    Temporary fencing was installed earlier this summer to protect trees and restoration areas during this initial phase when new plants are most vulnerable. Please continue to keep to the paths.

  • 'Native Plants Live Here' signs

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    We'll be installing signs to mark the boundary of the native restoration areas adjacent to private property.

    Native Plants Live Here! sign installed at Braemar Golf Course


  • Planting update

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    Tree, shrub, and perennial planting is complete until fall, when a few more trees and the swale will be planted. There's still a bit of seeding to do where construction has gone on, and the roadway along Lynn/Kipling will get cleaned up and reseeded later. Maintenance and watering of the restoration areas is going on now through the fall. At the end of August, we will inspect all the plantings and flag those that will need to be replaced.

  • Bird's-eye view from July 2023

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    Here's a bird's-eye view of the pond from late July. The water levels are low in the photo after several days of pumping the level down so that a water level sensor could be installed in the pump station.

    Weber Pond, July 2023

Page last updated: 30 Oct 2023, 10:24 AM