Ingleside
Norfolk Green Sites Studio Projects (2018)
Graduate students from the University of Virginia’s 2018 Green Cities/Green Sites course focused on various locations in Norfolk, exploring ways to improve urban stormwater management tailored to the local environment.
Ingleside Elementary School, Norfolk
The redesign proposal for Ingleside Elementary School in Norfolk, VA, aims to address significant stormwater management and infrastructure issues on the school’s grounds. Located in the Broad Creek Watershed, the site suffers from poor water infiltration, outdated playground equipment, and ineffective stormwater infrastructure that creates safety hazards.
The proposal includes solutions such as bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and the addition of new playground equipment and an outdoor classroom. These improvements not only aim to reduce stormwater runoff and enhance water filtration but also provide an educational and functional outdoor space for students and the surrounding community.
Reports & Presentations
“Ingleside Elementary School Proposal” (2018)
“Ingleside Elementary School Presentation” (2018)
Resilient Ingleside Project (2017)
In 2017, Wetlands Watch partnered with students from the University of Virginia and the Ingleside community to tackle local resilience and adaptation challenges. With support from the Elizabeth River Project, Virginia Sea Grant, and the City of Norfolk, the project aimed to reduce flooding in Ingleside and improve the water quality of Broad Creek, a tributary of the Elizabeth River that suffers from pollution.
The Virginia Sea Grant Program captured key elements of the project on the website Resilient Ingleside:
Reports & Presentations
The University of Virginia’s Vision for Ingleside (2017)
The University of Virginia, “Greening Ingleside: From Front to Back” (2017)
