KEENE undefined The city has embraced unique goals for creating a sustainable community in all aspects of civic activity, even maintaining municipal infrastructure.

The city is among the first in New Hampshire to install porous pavements and rain gardens in the roadway cross section of a major arterial corridor (12,000 vehicles per day) serving urban downtown areas.

During the project design phase, the city sought to incorporate "green" infrastructure and environmentally friendly materials into the project to exemplify the community's sustainability goals.

Underwood Engineers reviewed innovative technologies and alternative material applications for implementation in the city's 2010 infrastructure project. Specifically, recycled construction materials and low-impact development were reviewed based on performance criteria and feasibility.

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