Q Street between Avalon Ave to Baypoint Ave Los Angeles, CA 90744 United States
Project Description
The project aims to achieve the required SCW Program goals including the improvement of water quality through the removal of primary and secondary pollutants affecting local water bodies, providing community investment benefits, and utilizing nature-based solutions to protect public health by providing green and safe livable spaces. The Project will consist of a series of nature-based BMPs seeking to continue efforts by the City to transform traditionally designed streets into Green Streets. These will be installed along Q Street from Avalon Boulevard to Baypoint Avenue
The project includes the installation of infiltration drywells, replacement of existing sidewalk permeable concrete sidewalks, infiltration planters, installation of drought-tolerant landscaping, installation of street trees, and the addition of crosswalks and a median. Through the installation of these BMPs, the Project seeks to modernize existing stormwater infrastructure.
Watershed Location
The Project is part of the South Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area that drains to the Pacific Ocean and includes the Dominguez Channel, in Southwest Los Angeles County. It is located in the Wilmington neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles along Q Street from Avalon Boulevard to Baypoint Avenue.
Project Benefits
The benefits of the Wilmington Q Green Infrastructure Corridor Project include:
- Increasing shade and green space
- Improve water quality
- Increase local water supply
- Improve local flood management
Project Funding
The total budget for the Wilmington Q Green Infrastructure Corridor Project is $12.5 million. The project is funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program.
If you’d like to receive additional information about the Wilmington Q Green Infrastructure Corridor Project, please contact san.safecleanwater@lacity.org and place Wilmington Q Green Infrastructure Corridor Project in the subject line.
To learn more about the projects funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program, please visit their Safe Clean Water project map.