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Sustainable Stormwater Management: Harnessing Nature in Urban Landscapes

Explore the benefits and importance of Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low Impact Development (LID) in managing stormwater sustainably. Discover how natural hydrologic processes, pollutant removal, and stormwater attenuation contribute to reducing the urban heat island effect. Learn about innovative green infrastructure projects in Boston, such as the Central Square-East Boston initiative and Daisy Field Conceptual Exercise.

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Sustainable Stormwater Management: Harnessing Nature in Urban Landscapes

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  1. Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Stormwater ManagementLandscapes and Green Infrastructure:Can Nature Save Us in an Era of Climate Change? Kate England, ENV SP Boston Water and Sewer Commission

  2. Benefits of Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development (“GI/LID”) • Natural Hydrologic Processes • Pollutant Removal • Stormwater Attenuation/Flow Reduction • Reduces Urban Heat Island Effect

  3. Use of Natural Hydrologic Processes

  4. Pollutant Removal

  5. Stormwater Attenuation/Flow Reduction

  6. Urban Heat Island Effect

  7. Green Infrastructure Projects • Central Square – East Boston • Boston Public Schools • Daisy Field Conceptual Exercise • Audubon Circle

  8. Central Square – East Boston

  9. Central Square – East Boston

  10. Boston Public Schools

  11. Washington Irving Middle School

  12. Rafael Hernandez School

  13. Daisy Field Conceptual Exercise

  14. Parking Lot Perimeter Bioretention

  15. Subsurface Gravel Filter

  16. Audubon Circle

  17. Questions? Kate England, ENV SPBoston Water and Sewer Commissionenglandk@bwsc.org

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