Vegetated swales are an important Low Impact Development technique used to convey stormwater runoff. These open, shallow channels slow runoff, filter it, and promote infiltration into the ground; as a […]
Continue reading...Parking Spaces Serving Multiple Masters Shared parking means that a parking facility serves multiple destinations. This requires multiple destinations within walking distance of the same parking facility, and is most […]
Continue reading...Local Examples: Compact Car Spaces Local Example – Marlborough, MA: Compact Car Spaces City of Marlborough Zoning By-Law, ยง200-25 Off-Street Parking. C. Location and Layout of Parking Facilities. (3) [amended […]
Continue reading...What is Low Impact Development? Low Impact Development is a way to protect the environment and reduce construction costs at the same time. Conventional design and construction methods generally use […]
Continue reading...One of the simplest ways to cut down on stormwater runoff is to reduce the amount of impervious cover associated with roadways and parking lots. Careful design is the key […]
Continue reading...A green roof is a low-maintenance vegetated roof system that stores rainwater in a lightweight engineered soil medium, where the water is taken up by plants and transpired into the […]
Continue reading...Grass filter strips are low-angle vegetated slopes designed to treat sheet flow runoff from adjacent impervious areas. Filter strips (also known as vegetated filter strips and grassed filters) function by […]
Continue reading...Spillover: Vehicles parked where they’re not wanted When there is a shortage of parking available in one area or for a particular use, drivers may end up parking where they […]
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