What is Low Impact Development (LID)?
 LID
is a stormwater management strategy concerned with maintaining or restoring the
natural hydrologic functions of a site to achieve natural resource protection
objectives. LID addresses stormwater through small, cost-effective site design
and landscape features that are distributed throughout the site. LID
projects/programs promote public awareness, education and participation in
environmental protection.
Information about downloading PDFs
Posters
Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Great Street LID Toolbox
Stormwater solutions which support sustainable urban design
Downloads:
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(.PDF, 3.6Mb)
Click on thumbnail image above for Low-Resolution JPEG (.JPG, 181Kb, better for
those with slow internet connections)
Case Studies
City of Chicago Department of Transportation Green Alleys
Seattle’s SEA (Street Edge Alternatives) Streets
Portland’s
Green Streets
Links to more information about the use of LID
Low Impact Development Center
Website
LID Urban Design Tools Website
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