Canning Greenworks Studio
Ecological Design
Construction
Acme Supermarket
The Trolley Square - Acme Supermarket, urban heat island and stormwater demonstration project revitalized an urban space. The resulting green space design removed and replaced sections of the supermarket parking lot. Trees and vegetation were planted in bioswales to mitigate urban heat island effects. Stormwater techniques included bioretention and subsurface infiltration tree trench, capturing over 1 million gallons of stormwater annually, reducing flooding and resulting in a reduced stormwater tax.
Location
Wilmington, DE
Owner
Acme Supermarket
Funding
City of Wilmington
State of Delaware
Status
Built 2010
Project Team
Delaware Center for Horticulture
Meloria Design
All Seasons Landscaping
Key Team Members
Chris Canning
Gary Schwetz
Michele Adams
Steve Gantz
Images courtesy of Meloria Design