Case Study: Hamline Church United Methodist reduces basement flooding and creates a greenway with Davey Resource Group

Hamline Church United Methodist creates a greenway that absorbs 190,000 gallons of stormwater with Davey

The Hamline Church United Methodist in St. Paul, MN, was experiencing water intrusion and basement flooding due to stormwater runoff from its parking lot. The church sought a solution that would manage this water while also creating valuable community spaces. They engaged Davey Resource Group (DRG), a division of Davey Tree, for environmental consulting and a green infrastructure project.

Davey implemented a solution that removed asphalt parking spaces and installed a greenway featuring a rain garden and a Silva Cell tree trench system. This new infrastructure now absorbs approximately 190,000 gallons of stormwater annually, resolving the flooding issue. The project also created recreational paths, gathering patios, and outdoor classroom spaces, achieving the church's goals for community use and environmental stewardship.

Hamline Church United Methodist