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Greenspace Projects
The projects Depave undertakes are grand examples of the creative urban amendments that are possible. A whole lot of passion goes into our events in order to inspire and promote Depave techniques and philosophies. Depaving is a fairly simple, yet super high-impact tactic; and we’ll help you get started.
Results
Over 123,000 square feet of asphalt depaved to create 40 new greenspaces in Portland since 2008!
Over 2,875,317 gallons of stormwater diverted from storm drains annually due to these projects
Over 2,250 volunteers engaged in depaving and regreening activities
Education and Training
Depave strives to provide useful, technical information to promote the benefits of pavement removal and empower others to take action. Our free How To Depave Guide is a wealth of information garnered from our experiences in the art of depaving. We also provide consultation in program and project development to Depave Affiliates.
Learn about the training we provide to join the Depave Network.
Advocacy
Depave is involved as an advocate for increased access to community gardens and greenspaces, as well as reduced impervious surfaces in new public projects, through local partnerships for policy-change. Because today’s civil codes are geared toward building infrastructure, not dismantling it, depaving projects can be challenging and costly. Our goal is to make it easier for everyone to rip up the asphalt and free the soil!
The projects Depave undertakes are grand examples of the creative urban amendments that are possible. A whole lot of passion goes into our events in order to inspire and promote Depave techniques and philosophies. Depaving is a fairly simple, yet super high-impact tactic; and we’ll help you get started.
Results
Over 123,000 square feet of asphalt depaved to create 40 new greenspaces in Portland since 2008!
Over 2,875,317 gallons of stormwater diverted from storm drains annually due to these projects
Over 2,250 volunteers engaged in depaving and regreening activities
Education and Training
Depave strives to provide useful, technical information to promote the benefits of pavement removal and empower others to take action. Our free How To Depave Guide is a wealth of information garnered from our experiences in the art of depaving. We also provide consultation in program and project development to Depave Affiliates.
Learn about the training we provide to join the Depave Network.
Advocacy
Depave is involved as an advocate for increased access to community gardens and greenspaces, as well as reduced impervious surfaces in new public projects, through local partnerships for policy-change. Because today’s civil codes are geared toward building infrastructure, not dismantling it, depaving projects can be challenging and costly. Our goal is to make it easier for everyone to rip up the asphalt and free the soil!
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September 7, 2017
Jim L. asked:Know of the perfect place to depave? Depave is continually seeking new partnerships with schools, religious institutions, businesses, and other community-based organization in underserved neighborhoods and areas in need of greenspace and place-making. We are seeking project sites around the Portland-Vancouver metro area. If you know of a potential site and you’d be willing to be a site host, you can submit it here:Jim L. replied:Also considering coming by our depave event in Montaville just to the south this Saturday! http://depave.org/event/ascension/
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