“Rooftops to Rivers II profiles the approaches taken by 14 cities in the US and Canada, revealing just how far the use of green infrastructure has spread and just how adaptable it is. Green infrastructure works everywhere,” reports Noah Garrison.
“Collectively, the three lenses bring our future into focus. The picture they define is one of environmental, social and economic sustainability. It portrays a new approach that cannot be accomplished with tinkering and incremental change. Instead, bold and visionary action will be needed,” states Vic Derman.
United States EPA Reconsiders Imposition of Nation-Wide Cap on Sediment Discharges from Construction Sites
“In its calculations, EPA relied on questionable data… That's no way to come up with national policy,” stated Bob Neilsen, National Association of Home Builders.
“The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation is intended as a resource for planners and decision makers at all levels of government. The innovative examples we review indicate that green infrastructure investments can provide a cost-effective way to enhance community resilience and prosperity,” said Steve Winkelman.
Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Plant Celebrates Successful Wastewater Thermal Energy Project
Geoff Young (Chair, Capital Region District):
The heat recovery project prevents approximately 560 tonnes of greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere every year, which is the equivalent of taking 100 cars off the road. The system functions as a closed loop system, which means that supply water never exits the pipes.
“The agency’s “Strategic Agenda to Protect Waters and Build More Livable Communities Through Green Infrastructure” outlines key near-term activities to help make green infrastructure an available tool for meeting Clean Water Act requirements,” writes James Laughlin.
Thomas Low (Consultant):
Light Imprint introduces a tool set for addressing stormwater runoff through natural drainage, conventional engineering infrastructure, and innovative infiltration practices. These tools are used jointly at the sector, neighborhood, and block scale.
Will Marsh (Landscape Planner, Teacher, Author):
This is a straight-forward planning principle that facilitates a ‘Design with Nature’ approach to development. This approach respects the inherent qualities that make places special.
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The basic premise is to recover and maintain the pre-development natural hydrology of the site. It is compatible with urban design that emphasizes compact, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented design, and environmental efficiency.
“Green infrastructure should serve as the foundation for effective stormwater management,” says Water Environment Foundation
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Effective integration of green infrastructure is an emerging method for the management of wet weather flows.