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Green Infrastructure in CSO Cities National Overview and Strategic Considerations Clyde Wilber, Ray Hyland Greeley and

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Green Infrastructure in CSO Cities National Overview and Strategic Considerations Clyde Wilber, Ray Hyland Greeley and

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    1. Title SlideTitle Slide

    2. Questions for Green Infrastructure Who? What? Where? Why? When?

    3. Introduction Slide: Purpose of survey – determine if green infrastructure projects were part of the CSO control planning for select progressive cities in the US Purpose of presentation – provide on city by city basis - description of green infrastructure & details pertaining to the method of control, capital cost, role in control plan and intangible benefits Note: the location of combine sewer-sheds, location of surveyed cities – Cities were selected on the extent, duration and data availabilityIntroduction Slide: Purpose of survey – determine if green infrastructure projects were part of the CSO control planning for select progressive cities in the US Purpose of presentation – provide on city by city basis - description of green infrastructure & details pertaining to the method of control, capital cost, role in control plan and intangible benefits Note: the location of combine sewer-sheds, location of surveyed cities – Cities were selected on the extent, duration and data availability

    4. Vary by city due to several factors: Various stages of development Funded differentlyVary by city due to several factors: Various stages of development Funded differently

    5. Why Green Infrastructure? What you See LTCP SEP Permit Enforcement Order What is hard to See Regulatory OUT Public Pressure The Mayor Wanted it

    6. Who has established projects? (in this study) (1) City + Managing Agency (2) private/public outreach (3) Note: But Not through SEP EO or permits requirements Chart shows the relationship between green projects and the cso control policies Note: Portland & DC are the only ones with green LTCPs… will discuss how incorporated later Who has established projects? (in this study) (1) City + Managing Agency (2) private/public outreach (3) Note: But Not through SEP EO or permits requirements Chart shows the relationship between green projects and the cso control policies Note: Portland & DC are the only ones with green LTCPs… will discuss how incorporated later

    17. Questions for Green Infrastructure Who? Advocacy groups EPA The Mayor/ City Council? The EPA? Advocacy Groups What? Land – Lawns, Roofs, “Car Land”, Parks, Where? Public and Private Why? When?

    18. Why? NRDC/NACWA Cleaner Water Enhanced Water Supplies Cleaner Air Reduced Urban Temperatures Increased Energy Efficiency Community Benefits Cost Savings

    19. The Other Why Public Perception/Involvement = Funding, Enforcement Benefits? Lesser level of “Grey Controls”? High Profile Environmental Projects Satisfies Political Needs

    20. Questions Being Raised Is it cost effective Does it reduce the cost of structural CSO controls? Are the facilities a maintenance headache? Did it satisfy a political or special interest group demand? Would you do it again?

    21. Cost Effective Yes – But Effective? (Source: Hudson River Riverkeeper – Sustainable Raindrops)

    22. Lynchburg, Virginia OUT! OUT! DOWNSPOUT!

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