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Portland's Green Infrastructure Featured
posted Jul 15, 2013 09:37 AM by dhartel

The current issue of Stormwater discusses Portland (OR) green infrastructure projects and the three components for success:

  • engaged, (GI) supportive local government
  • development community that recognizes the benefits
  • design community that can implement green projects

The Downspout Disconnect andPhoto: Credit Nevue Ngan Green Streets programs are at the heart of their CSO (combined sewer overflow) solution.

See other LID resources at Stormwater (magazine).

Photo Credit: Nevue Ngan

Learn more at http://www.stormh2o.com/SW/articles/21998.aspx


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