Current Trends in Use of Porous Pavement: from Master Planning to Implementation and Maintenance

Date: February 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
Presenters: Mark Van Auken, Arcadis; Stephanie Sanchez, Arcadis; Miki Urisaka, NYC DEP
Credits: 1.0 PDH | 0.1 CEU |
Sponsor: Contech Engineered Solutions
Cost: Free

Many communities have stopped using porous pavement due to concerns about maintenance compared to other forms of green infrastructure (GI); however, new designs and equipment are reducing O&M costs and improving performance. This presentation will discuss consideration of porous pavement along with other types of GI in the stormwater master planning process to mitigate peak stormwater flows and improve water quality in an urban environment. The presentation will also provide detailed case studies on the use of digital tools to streamline GI selection during the planning process in several cities and the implementation and maintenance of porous pavement in New York City.  

Learning Objectives:

• Apply practical lessons learned from recent stormwater master planning projects to current and future green infrastructure (GI) initiatives
• Describe resilience strategies from master plans that address use of GI including porous pavement to mitigate extreme weather events and climate impacts 
• Assess key successes and challenges encountered during the implementation and maintenance of porous pavement

About the Presenters

Mark Van Auken serves as Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Practice Leader for Arcadis where he helps develop and lead stormwater work. He specializes in municipal stormwater management, with 34 years’ experience in a variety of stormwater work. He has a BS in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University, is a Professional Engineer in multiple states, Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management, an Envision Sustainability Professional, and past Chair of WEF’s Stormwater Technology & Innovation Focus Group.

Stephanie Sanchez is a Licensed Professional Engineer with eight years of experience in water resources and environmental engineering. She specializes in stormwater management, coastal resiliency, and sustainable infrastructure. At Arcadis, she manages stormwater management and flood protection projects across New York City and the Northeast. She is passionate about integrating science, policy, and community resilience to help build safer, more sustainable cities.

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