West Union, Iowa - Green Project

West Union, Iowa - Green Project

West Union, Iowa – Porous Paver

• 6 blocks of porous pavement

• 36,000 sq. ft. rain gardens

West Union, Iowa – Porous Paver

before before

after

West Union – District Heating/ Cooling

Provide heating, cooling – 60 buildingsProvide heating, cooling – 60 buildings

Utilize renewable energy source(s)Utilize renewable energy source(s)

Greater efficiencyGreater efficiency

Potential for expansionPotential for expansion

West Union, Iowa – Street Lighting

• LED

• Energy efficient

• Lower maintenance

• Pedestrian scaled

West Union, Iowa - Accessibility

• Steps eliminated

• Shorter crosswalks, mid-block crossings

• Ramps & railings added

• Improved accessibility 15-20 buildings

West Union, Iowa - Housing

• 3 properties & 11 units upper-story

West Union, Iowa – Education & Art

• 4 Kiosks

• Local artisans including school classes

West Union, Iowa

• http://www.iowalifechanging.com/community/pilots.aspx

• http://www.westunion.com/iowa/green-pilot-community-project-overview.html