Most people judge a neighborhood by what’s on the surface — clean streets, nice houses, maybe a bit of green. But what’s beneath our feet often tells a more powerful story. I’m talking about impervious surfaces — the roads, rooftops, driveways, and parking lots that can’t absorb water. It sounds boring, but it’s not. Impervious … Continue reading Paved Over: What Impervious Surfaces Reveal About a Neighborhood