Green Stormwater Infrastructure News and Events
This page is a collection of news and events that promote Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) activities throughout Detroit.
The inclusion of any news or events below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the City of Detroit.
Sierra Club – Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens
Sierra Club – Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens
An introduction to Sierra Club Detroit Chapter's GSI work.
Organization
- Erb Family Foundation
- Sierra Club
Published date
View Video - Rain Barrel
- Residential Rain Garden
Great Lakes Regional Green Infrastructure Policy Analysis: Addressing Barriers to Implementation
Great Lakes Regional Green Infrastructure Policy Analysis: Addressing Barriers to Implementation
An analysis of political barriers to implementation of green infrastructure in the US and Canada.
Organization
- Great Lakes Commission
Published date
View Report
North End Rain Gardens
North End Rain Gardens
Examples of how Community Development Corporations (CDCs) promote GSI in Detroit: a rain garden at Nehemiah House in Detroit's North End and North End Christian Community Development's farm and prairie garden.
Organization
- Erb Family Foundation
- Greater Woodward Community Development Corporation
- Northend Christian Community Development Inc.
Published date
View Video - Residential Rain Garden
Healing the Great Lakes with Green Infrastructure
Healing the Great Lakes with Green Infrastructure
The Greater Lakes Initiative is leading an effort to bring municipalities together to manage water resources in a holistic manner.
Organization
- Greater Lakes
Published date
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Greening of Detroit Begins Green Infrastructure Initiative
Greening of Detroit Begins Green Infrastructure Initiative
A pilot project to install green infrastructure on 10 vacant residential property lots in the Cody-Rouge neighborhood.
Organization
- Greening of Detroit
Published date
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Vacant Land Treatment Guide 2.0
Vacant Land Treatment Guide 2.0
A detailed guide to different treatments for vacant land including gardens, tree nursery, native planting, etc.
Organization
View Webpage - Greening of Detroit
- Residential Rain Garden
Chase investing $900K in Detroit infrastructure
Chase investing $900K in Detroit infrastructure
Chase is investing $900K into projects in the city including green infrastructure and the Eastern Market's business improvement zone.
Organization
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- The Detroit News
Published date
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After "epic" flood, Detroit Zen Center looks to be a model for stormwater management
After "epic" flood, Detroit Zen Center looks to be a model for stormwater management
Article about the Detroit Zen Center installing a green roof to mitigate flooding, promote sustainability, and improve their space.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Green Roof
- Residential Rain Garden
A bigger dig: How GM saved millions by reusing stormwater in Detroit-Hamtramck
A bigger dig: How GM saved millions by reusing stormwater in Detroit-Hamtramck
GM's implementation of stormwater management projects at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Bioswale
4 things to know about Detroit and green infrastructure
4 things to know about Detroit and green infrastructure
Article giving an introduction to green infrastructure and some projects being installed around the city.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
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Climate change is coming to Michigan. How are experts preparing our state?
Climate change is coming to Michigan. How are experts preparing our state?
Article about climate change resilience in Michigan, with a focus on green stormwater infrastructure in Detroit.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
Detroit company poised to revolutionize how cities manage stormwater
Detroit company poised to revolutionize how cities manage stormwater
An overview of Parjana, which has developed a product to better infiltrate groundwater thereby decreasing flooding opportunities.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
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From bioswales to pennycress: How Detroit neighborhoods are going from gray to green
From bioswales to pennycress: How Detroit neighborhoods are going from gray to green
An overview of efforts around the city aimed at addressing stormwater issues.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Bioswale
Detroit Future City, Michigan Community Resources mini grants spur green infrastructure projects
Detroit Future City, Michigan Community Resources mini grants spur green infrastructure projects
An overview of Detroit Future City and the Michigan Community Resources support of implementing green infrastructure.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
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Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots
Detroit Future City releases guide to help residents steward vacant lots
An overview of Detroit Future City's "Working with Lots: Field Guide", which provides residents and community groups lot designs to transform vacant lots into functional space.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
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