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Sarasota County, FL, Low Impact Development Guidance Document
May 2015This guide presents technical and design considerations for low-impact development (LID) projects. -
Tucson, AZ, Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure Guidance Manual
March 2015This guide offers technical considerations for the use of green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) at a neighborhood scale in the Southwest region. -
Truckee Meadows Structural Controls Design and Low Impact Development Manual
April 2015by: Andrew Knust, David RiosThis guide provides considerations for the siting, design, operation, and maintenance of low-impact development (LID). -
KVCG, ME, Model Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance Provisions for Shoreland Zoning Ordinances
April 2010by: Fred SnowThis model ordinance provides a template to help municipalities in Maine draft regulations that encourage using low-impact development (LID) to mitigate runoff pollution in areas designated with Shoreland Zoning. -
Massachusetts Model Low Impact Development (LID) Bylaw
2007This model bylaw provides a template to help municipalities in Massachusetts draft regulations that encourage low-impact development (LID) tactics in site planning and post-development stormwater runoff management. -
VLCT, VT, Model LID/GSI Stormwater Management Bylaw
2015This model bylaw provides a template to help municipalities in Vermont draft regulations that promote low-impact development (LID) and green stormwater infrastructure. -
Green Infrastructure in Parks
June 2017This guide discusses the process and considerations for implementing green infrastructure in parks. -
Minnesota Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
2008This model ordinance provides a template to help cities and counties in Minnesota draft stormwater management and erosion and sediment control regulations that encourage the use of green infrastructure. -
CRWP, OH, Model Ordinance for Comprehensive Stormwater Management
May 2016This model ordinance provides a template to help municipalities in Ohio draft stormwater management regulations that include standards for green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID). -
Fargo, ND, GO 2030: Fargo Comprehensive Plan
Adopted May 2012This comprehensive plan belongs to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Solar Energy collections. -
Falls Church, VA, Falls Church 2040
Adopted April 2017This comprehensive plan belongs to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Historic Preservation collections. -
Dublin, CA, General Plan
Updated November 2017The city’s comprehensive plan presents low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure tactics as options for stormwater management. -
Manteca, CA, General Plan
Adopted February 2019The city’s comprehensive plan proposes the use of several green infrastructure tactics and natural preservation methods for water resource conservation. -
Harrisburg, PA, Community Greening Plan
Adopted January 2017This functional plan identifies opportunities for the use of green infrastructure to improve stormwater management, stimulate economic development, and enhance community identity in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. -
Chicago, IL, Green Stormwater Infrastructure Strategy
Adopted October 2013This functional plan examines the role of green infrastructure in addressing Chicago’s stormwater challenges. -
Chester, PA, Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan
Adopted June 2017This functional plan provides an overview of green infrastructure benefits and tactics for their implementation in Chester, Pennsylvania. -
Hot Springs, AR, Green Infrastructure Landscape Study and Plan
Adopted October 2016This functional plan identifies and describes green infrastructure assets in Hot Springs, Arkansas and presents strategies for their conservation or restoration. -
Millbrae, CA, Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted September 2019This functional plan outlines strategies for transitioning gray infrastructure to green infrastructure and addressing stormwater pollutant reduction goals in Millbrae, California. -
New York, NY, NYC Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted September 2010This functional plan outlines a strategy for using green infrastructure to improve water quality and promote sustainability in New York City. -
Lancaster, PA, Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted April 2011This functional plan examines green infrastructure solutions to reduce the volume of stormwater entering the Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s combined sewer system. -
Milwaukee, WI, Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted June 2019This functional plan outlines a framework for implementing green infrastructure to adapt to climate change and support health and resiliency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
Hoboken, NJ, Green Infrastructure Strategic Plan
Adopted October 2013This functional plan outlines green infrastructure opportunities in zones for stormwater retention, detention, and infiltration in Hoboken, New Jersey. -
MMSD, WI, Regional Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted June 2013This functional plan evaluates green infrastructure strategies to eliminate basement backups and overflows and improve water quality. -
Bellingham, WA, Happy Valley Neighborhood Plan
Adopted January 2011This subarea plan outlines suggestions for implementing green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) under a Natural Areas, Parks, and Trails section. -
Detroit, MI, Green Infrastructure Plan for the Upper Rouge Tunnel Area
Adopted August 2014This subarea plan presents a strategy to reduce combined sewer system overflows with green infrastructure. -
Storm Lake, IA, Green Infrastructure Plan for Water
Adopted April 2015This functional plan analyzes water resource conditions and describes how green infrastructure tactics can be used for their management in Storm Lake, Iowa. -
Milwaukee, WI, Kinnickinnic River Watershed: Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted 2018This subarea plan addresses the roles, benefits, and effectiveness of green infrastructure for stormwater management in watershed planning. -
Richmond, VA, Gillies Creek Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted May 2018This subarea plan outlines a strategy for incorporating green infrastructure into public and private improvement projects to improve water quality and meet community needs. -
Ashland, OR, Normal Neighborhood Plan: Framework Document
Adopted December 2015This subarea plan encourages the use of green infrastructure in future development to preserve natural water features and resources. -
San Diego, CA, City Heights Urban Greening Plan
Adopted August 2014This subarea plan covers a variety of design strategies and tactics for implementing green streets. -
Biloxi, MS, Land Development Ordinance
Updated September 2019This regulation belongs to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Solar Energy collections. -
Central, LA, Code of Ordinances
Updated September 2019The city’s code of ordinances presents best management practices (BMPs) as an approach to improving water quality at the site-level. -
Chico, CA, Municipal Code
Updated July 2019This regulation belongs to the Built Environment and Health, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and Solar Energy collections. -
Dallas, OR, Development Code
Updated January 2019This regulation belongs to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Solar Energy collections. -
Hermosa Beach, CA, Municipal Code
Adopted June 2019This regulation belongs to the Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Solar Energy collections. -
Marble Falls, TX, Code of Ordinances
Updated January 2020The city’s code of ordinances provides an overview of low-impact development (LID) tactics and presents an incentive program. -
Lovejoy, GA, Code of Ordinances
Updated October 2019The city’s code of ordinances contains design considerations for the use of green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) tactics. -
Norton Shores, MI, Code of Ordinances
Updated August 2019The city’s code of ordinances provides model low-impact development (LID) standards for all development with exemptions. -
Sammamish, WA, Municipal Code
Updated November 2019The city’s municipal code offers incentives for low-impact development (LID) and stormwater management standards for project design. -
Salem, OR, Code of Ordinances
Updated January 2020The city’s code of ordinances promotes the use of green stormwater infrastructure in development, road, and parking design. -
Green Infrastructure for Runoff
September 2018This video presents green infrastructure as a cost-effective solution to stormwater runoff overflow. -
Making It Work: Shared Green Infrastructure, Stormwater, and Urban Development
November 2017This video showcases green infrastructure projects and programs in Saint Paul, Minnesota. -
More Resilient Stormwater Systems: Green Stormwater Infrastructure
November 2015This video discusses the role of green infrastructure in climate resilience, water filtration, and flood mitigation in Spokane, Washington. -
The Case for Nurturing a City's Other Green Infrastructure - Trees
April 2018This video discusses how tree cover affects individual and community health and wellbeing. -
Green Infrastructure Issues with Drew Bender
September 2015This audio provides a history and overview of green infrastructure as a water management strategy. -
NatureWORKS: Exploring the Green Infrastructure Workforce
March 2017This video reviews the job opportunities in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of green infrastructure. -
Shifting the World from Grey to Green
October 2018This video explores the integration of green infrastructure and green space in urban and suburban communities. -
Stephanie Hurley: Green Stormwater Infrastructure: From Water Quality to Ecological Aesthetics
2019This audio explores the ecological aesthetics and stormwater management properties of green infrastructure. -
Johanna Bozuwa on WBAI Citywatch on Green Infrastructure
June 2019This audio explores the role of green infrastructure in supporting an inclusive economy and climate resilience. -
It Takes a Village to Green an Alley
October 2016This audio explores the use of green infrastructure in alleyways and sidewalks.