Pervious concrete has gone from "experimental" projects to larger installations, say Scott Erickson of Evolution Paving Resources, a company in Salem, Ore., that is dedicated to improving the ...

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Pervious pavers have replaced stone dust walkways, creating a cohesive plaza, and lots of wooden benches and tables are being installed. "We're restoring it to a world-class waterfront," Nilsson said.