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[[File:GSI benefits.png|400px|thumb|alt=schematic showing multiple benefits of green infrastructure|<font size=3>Schematic showing multiple benefits of green infrastructure. Source: [https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-75929-2_14 Serena D’Ambrogi & Matteo Guccione, 2021].</font size>]]
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This page contains links to information on multiple benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.
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*[[Multiple benefits of green infrastructure and role of green infrastructure in sustainability and ecosystem services]] - <span title="This page includes information on biodiversity, sustainable communities, living (green) streets, climate adaptation"> '''Page contents'''</span>
 
*[[Multiple benefits of green infrastructure and role of green infrastructure in sustainability and ecosystem services]] - <span title="This page includes information on biodiversity, sustainable communities, living (green) streets, climate adaptation"> '''Page contents'''</span>
*[[Benefits of green infrastructure in meeting regulatory requirements]]
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*Multiple environmental benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
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==Multiple environmental benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure==
**[[Wildlife habitat and biodiversity benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Water quality benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Climate benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]] - <span title="This page includes information on climate mitigation (carbon sequestration) and climate adaptation"> '''Page contents'''</span>
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*[[Water quantity and hydrology benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Water quantity and hydrology benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Wildlife habitat and biodiversity benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Water quality benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Climate benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Air quality benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Air quality benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Social benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Social benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
**[[Economic benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
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*[[Economic benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure]]
*Green infrastructure benefits of individual stormwater best management practices
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*[[Green stormwater infrastructure - climate resiliency and climate adaptation]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of bioretention]]
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**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of tree trenches and tree boxes]]
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==Green infrastructure benefits of individual stormwater best management practices==
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of permeable pavement]] (in progress)
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of bioretention]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of infiltration practices]] (in progress)
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of tree trenches and tree boxes]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of constructed wetlands]]
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of permeable pavement]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of vegetated swales]]
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of infiltration practices]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of harvest and use/re-use practices]]
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of constructed wetlands]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of green roofs]] (in progress)
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of vegetated swales]]
**[[Green Infrastructure benefits of stormwater disconnection and vegetated filtration practices]]
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of harvest and use/re-use practices]]
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*[[Green Infrastructure benefits of green roofs]]
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==Links to information on design considerations==
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Stormwater best management practices that achieve multiple benefits often require additional design considerations beyond standard design guidelines that focus on water quality and/or quantity. Below are references that may provide additional information on design considerations for incorporating multiple benefits into green stormwater infrastructure practices.
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*[https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-design-and-implementation Green Infrastructure Design and Implementation] - US EPA website
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*[https://www.swmpc.org/downloads/design_considerations.pdf Green Infrastructure Design Principles and Considerations]. Daniel P. Christian, 2010.
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*[https://www.risc.solutions/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Design-Guide-for-Green-Infrastructure-BMPs-RISC-Report-August-2021.pdf A Design Guide for Green Stormwater Infrastructure Best Management Practices]. Jack Eskin, Tom Price, Jason Cooper, William Schleizer; 2014.
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*[https://globaldesigningcities.org/publication/global-street-design-guide/utilities-and-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-stormwater-management/green-infrastructure-design-guidance/ Green Infrastructure Design Guidance]. Global Designing Cities Initiative website.
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*[https://sdg.minneapolismn.gov/ Street Design Guide]. City of Minneapolis.
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*[https://water.phila.gov/pool/files/gsi-planning-and-design-manual.pdf Green Stormwater Infrastructure Planning & Design Manual]. Philadelphia Water Department. 2021. Version 3.
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*[https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/5/4/2038 Green Infrastructure Design for Stormwater Runoff and Water Quality: Empirical Evidence from Large Watershed-Scale Community Developments]. Yang and Li, 2013.
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==Links to information on operation and maintenance considerations==
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*[[Operation and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure best management practices]]
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[[Category:Level 2 - Management/Green infrastructure]]

Latest revision as of 13:47, 29 January 2023

schematic showing multiple benefits of green infrastructure
Schematic showing multiple benefits of green infrastructure. Source: Serena D’Ambrogi & Matteo Guccione, 2021.

This page contains links to information on multiple benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.

Multiple environmental benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Green infrastructure benefits of individual stormwater best management practices

Links to information on design considerations

Stormwater best management practices that achieve multiple benefits often require additional design considerations beyond standard design guidelines that focus on water quality and/or quantity. Below are references that may provide additional information on design considerations for incorporating multiple benefits into green stormwater infrastructure practices.

Links to information on operation and maintenance considerations

This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 13:47.