2007 Leadership in Low Impact Development (LID) Recognition Program

2007 Leadership in Low Impact Development (LID) Recognition Program

Justification and Significance

The use of LID practices offers incentives to integrate stormwater management controls into community development, economic, and environmental protection programs. Pilot project installations, full-scale developments, and academic research have shown LID to be a technologically feasible and effective stormwater management approach. Current impediments to the broader application of LID are often institutional barriers that include regulatory language, codes and ordinances, not recognizing true costing, inexperience, and lack of training and public education. Despite these obstacles, there is a groundswell of interest in LID due to the potential for integration with other environmental programs, public acceptance of green infrastructure, and opportunities to leverage funding and resources.

This model will demonstrate how to develop successful LID projects and programs. This includes information on how project/program concepts can be developed, critical pathways to success, and the effectiveness of a project/program at promoting more livable and sustainable communities.

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This page last updated: September 7, 2007