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WALKing PATH design

Alternative Walking Path: Gravel

 

  • Middle price option

 

  • 3/4" Gravel= $20/CY

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  • Not accessible to all

 

  • Can wash out 

 

  • Little environmental impact

Alternative Walking Path: Mulch

 

  • Cheapest option

 

  • Avg. cost=$28/Yard

 

  • Comfortable for users

 

  • Needs maintenace after 2 yrs

 

  • Not Ideal for floodplain

Alternative Walking Path: Concrete

 

  • Most expensive option

 

  • Avg. cost=$70/CY

 

  • Accessible to all users

 

  • 25+ Yr lifespan

 

  • More simple to control run-off

Walking Path Material Impacts

 

 

 

Material

Gravel

Economic (Cost)

Very Low

Societal

Good

Environmental

Low

Mulch

Low

Fair

Very Low

Concrete

Moderate

Good

Moderate

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