Description

This bioretention filter is an example of green infrastructure in an institutional setting.  The bioretention area was constructed as a localized depression that includes a sub-grade perforated pipe collection system.  The facility functions as a localized detention pond and as a bio-filtration facility. Vegetation located at the inflow works to slow water velocity as it enters the basin.

Site Location

• Site Address: 52 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
• Town: Poughkeepsie
• County: Dutchess
• Land Use of Site: College Campus 
• Can Site be visited?: Yes
• Location on Site: Staff parking lot southwest of intersection of Creek and Cottage Roads. Basin northeast of parking lot

Practice Information Details

• Intent of Design: Extended detention, biofiltration, and sub-surface filtration and collection.  
• Stormwater Management Capacity: Undetermined.  Mitigation function for storm water quantity and intensity flow reduction 
• Year of Installation: 2001
• Plant Material Used: Landscaped and maintained turf. Annual Operational and Maintenance Required: Regular maintenance required - mowing
• Zoning Change or Special Permit: None

Design Construction and Maintenance Information

• Designed by: The Chazen company
• Cost of Design: $4,500 for professional design services (fee was for design of three practices)
• Installed by: Site contractor for  North Academic Building Construction
• Maintained by: DCC Maintenance Staff

Contact for Additional Site Information:

The Chazen Companies
Nancy Clark
nclark@chazencompanies.com
(845) 486-1553