Porous Asphalt Pavements Guide

Porous asphalt automobile parking areas can provide cost effective, attractive parking lots with a life span of 20 years or more and, at the same time, provide stormwater management systems that promote infiltration and improve water quality.

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Porous Asphalt Pavements Guide

UNHSC Design Specifications for Porous Asphalt Pavement and Infiltration Beds

Excerpts from University of New Hampshire PowerPoint Presentation: Why Porous Asphalt for Stormwater Management?

Project Profile: Porous Pavement Success in Philadelphia (JPEG file)

Porous Pavement Specifications Updated by University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center (Word Document)

Porous Pavement Frequently Asked Questions (Word Document)