Many cities buried urban streams. Here's how to bring them back

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Aug 28, 2026, 10:40 pm63 ptsTrending
As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure. However, as heavier rainfall, extreme weather and aging infrastructure place growing pressure on cities, these buried streams could become part of the solution.

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