Yellow Flashcards
1
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LID strategies
A
Permable paving, bioretention, green roof systems
2
Q
5 Lid benefits
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- Reduced combined sewer overflows
- improved water quality
- increased aquifer recharge
- lower construction costs
- higher lot yield
3
Q
What is water sensitive urban design
A
- To manage the water balance (considering groundwater, streamflows, flood damage and waterway erosion).
- To mantain and enhance water quality.
- To encourage water conservation.
- To maintain water-related and recreational opportunities.
4
Q
What is lid
A
Design with nature approach. Comprehensive, landscape based approach to sustainable development. Strategies to maintain existing natural systems hydrology and ecology. Understand precipitation patterns and hydrology of the area.
5
Q
Why do we need low impact development (lid)
A
- Increased runoff and decreased recharge.
- Loss of vegetation and wildlife habitat loss of community character.
- Polluted waterways.
-Lost of development (piles, correcting water qualify)
