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LID Design

How to Use This Page

First use the icons on the left to view sketches of a number of LID techniques dispersed throughout general land use settings. Get a feel for what techniques might be appropriate for your site. Areas representing LID techniques are colored in the black and white sketches. Hold the cursor over any LID area to identify the specific LID technique and the land use in which it is employed.

Then return to this page and use the pull down menus on the right to access detailed design information for the specific technique and land use setting of interest.


LID can be used in a number of different settings. Follow the links to view general schematics for LID's implementation in urban and residential areas, as well as in transportation projects.

Keep in mind though that these are just some illustrative suggestions. The number of ways in which the landscape and existing infrastructure can be used in LID is limited only by the imagination of the designer! Click one of the pictures below to view more information.

Click Here to See General Uses of LID in an Urban Area

Click Here to See General Uses of LID in an Residential Area

Click Here to See General Uses of LID in an Transportation Area

Now that you've seen how LID can fit into your general land use plans...

  • read about specific design concerns and caveats
  • download detailed specifications
  • determine a construction schedule
  • understand the maintenance and cost requirements
  • learn about how you will be helping to maintain your site's hydrology

Use the drop-down menus below to specify the land use and LID technique in which you are interested.

Step One:
Select LID Technique

Step Two:
Select landuse/design link

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