Green Infrastructure
To combat the inequitable impacts of climate change on Chollas Creek Watershed communities, Groundwork San Diego is bringing external funding and expertise to community-driven green infrastructure planning and implementation.
Working with resident stakeholders, the City of San Diego, and a broad spectrum of community partners, Groundwork San Diego will complete a
Multi-benefit Green Infrastructure Framework that will both empower the community and guide public decision-makers in capital project development, with a focus on reducing creek flooding and cooling neighborhoods during hot summer months by removing pavement and restoring trees and greenery. This master plan effort will be informed by the work of the Residents Empowerment Trainees and will be led by the Resident Empowerment Fellows.
Restore Creek
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Park
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Trails
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Federal Blvd Creek De-channelization, Trail, Urban Canopy Project
Project Construction starts 2024
The project will install 200 trees, reduce high volume surface run-off and eliminate flooding, capture and improve surface water quality , and create a critical trail link to San Diego Bay as a part of the emerging Chollas Creek Watershed Regional Park.
It is funded by the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Wildlife Conservation Board, and the Integrated Regional Water Program.
Creek Protection
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Park
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Trails
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Federal Blvd Pocket Park
This new climate-ready pocket park serving eastern Chollas Creek youth and families will be located on the corner of Federal Blvd. and Home Ave. The park is part of a larger project on Federal Blvd to control flooding, improve creek water quality, combat heat, and create a tree-lined bike/pedestrian trail.
The community-designed mini-park will feature permeable walking surfaces, bioswales for treating urban run-off, a plaza area with picnic tables for community gatherings, along with natural play structures and a fitness area. The landscape will be planted with oak and sycamore trees and other native plantings.
Rain Capture
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Waterwise Garden
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Protecting Creek
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Webster Community Garden Demonstration Project
Five homes received a water capture garden makeover which included a 200 gallon rainwater tank and gutter system to capture water, rain garden area to retain water on the property, and waterwise plants and drip irrigation to minimize landscape water use. Project best practices and rebate challenges for low-income communities were shared with City of San Diego Stormwater officials.
Read the San Diego Foundation, Climate and Water Resilience Grant Program Final Grant Project Report
