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Smith St Urban Meadow Project to Stabilize Stream Embankment – LVG 11.4

Lehigh Valley Greenways - Smith St Urban Meadow Project to Stabilize Stream Embankment – LVG 11.4

< Back to News RoomOctober 5th, 2017 |

The main pedestrian connection from downtown Easton to the Lachenour Heights neighborhood, Smith Street Hill faced continued soil erosion issues that threatened pedestrian and traffic safety. The installation of an urban meadow utilizing native grasses and wildflowers has served to stabilize the steep bank as well as create an attractive landscape that both improves aesthetic value and limits ongoing maintenance costs to the City.

Amount: $11,900