atascadero zoo green parking lot

About this Project

The Atascadero Zoo Green Parking Lot project objectives were to design and install a green parking lot to enhance the Zoo’s character, protect water quality, and provide an example of green infrastructure in Atascadero. The project construction area is approximately 41,000 square feet, which includes a predominantly unimproved (hard pack) surface and some asphalt parking area in the existing condition-the site runoff ponds in the existing condition prior to draining into the Atascadero Creek. The parking lot design was constrained by existing improvements along all four edges. The project design included evaluation and modification of the 30% design site plan with consideration for the most cost-effective match point and intended “green” nature of the project design parameters, such as permeable pavers, passive landscape, Bioretention stromwater facilities, use of LIDI details, and review and analysis of the drainage management areas associated with each water quality treatment component.