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 some ADA-compliant paths 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 some ADA-compliant paths 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.

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  • December 9, 2020 Virtual Meeting #3

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    The City will host a third virtual public meeting with residents from 5-6:30 p.m. on December 9th.

    We've come up with a new revised concept that maximizes the flood risk reduction benefit. Join us to learn more and tell us what you think.

    Submit your questions and comments in the chat and we'll respond during the presentation and discussion. Any questions that we don't get to during the meeting will be answered.

  • September 3, 2020 Virtual Meeting #2

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    The City will host a second virtual public meeting with residents from 5-6:30 p.m. on September 3rd.

    We used your input from the first meeting to help develop initial concepts for reducing flood risk in Morningside. Thank you for your input! The initial concepts and their pros and cons will be presented at the meeting on September 3rd. Join us to hear about the concepts, ask questions, and share your opinions.

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  • June 3, 2020 Virtual Meeting #1

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    Questions will be answered during the meeting. Any questions that do not get answered during the meeting will be answered on this page.

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