Green Stormwater Infrastructure News

This page is a collection of news that promotes Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) activities throughout Detroit.

The inclusion of any news below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the City of Detroit. 

Six innovative American projects you should know about

Six innovative American projects you should know about

Six architectural and urban projects that are pushing the envelope, whether that’s through cutting-edge technology or unprecedented design strategies. The list includes using vacant lots in Detroit for Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
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  • The Architects Newspaper
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  • Bioretention
  • Residential Rain Garden

The Best Ideas of 2016

The Best Ideas of 2016

A top-ten list of the best and brightest notions from 2016, from the people and places around the world that are trying to solve problems. The list includes using vacant lots in Detroit for Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
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  • CITYLAB
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  • Bioretention
  • Residential Rain Garden

Vacant Lots Create Cleaner Water

Vacant Lots Create Cleaner Water

An overview of the bioretention basins installed in vacant lots in the Cody Rouge neighborhood and research being done there.
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  • UM-Water Center
  • AARP
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  • Bioretention