Green Stormwater Infrastructure Resources in Detroit
The Detroit Stormwater Hub resources page is a collection of educational resources, stories, and tools designed to provide a comprehensive body of local information to support GSI work throughout Detroit. These resources were collected by the Advisory Group in an effort to provide reliable, accurate information on Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
The inclusion of any resource below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the of the City of Detroit. For official information on the Drainage Charge program, visit DWSD’s Drainage Charge page.
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Brightmoor Framework Plan
Brightmoor Framework Plan
The Planning and Development Department is working to develop a comprehensive neighborhood framework plan that includes the identification of vacant public land landscape, parks, housing redevelopment, economic development, utilization of public vacant land, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure strategies for the Brightmoor Framework Area.
Organization
- City of Detroit Planning Department
Published date
https://detroitmi.gov/departments/planning-and-development-department/neighborh…
Neighborhood Strategy
Neighborhood Strategy
To support the vision for Greater Corktown, the City of Detroit has identified Critical Community Improvements and additional projects that will enhance public spaces, create safer and more accessible streets, increase resident access to services and community supports, and position Corktown to become one of the City’s most sustainable and resilient neighborhoods -- integrating green infrastructure and developing active landscapes within all proposed critical community improvements
Organization
- City of Detroit Planning Department
Published date
https://detroitmi.gov/departments/housing-and-revitalization-department/choice-…
Putting Nature at the Start of the Redevelopment Process
Putting Nature at the Start of the Redevelopment Process
Incorporating Green Stormwater Infrastructure in the Redevelopment Footprint of the Eastern Market District
Organization
- City of Detroit Planning Department
- DWSD
Published date
https://detroitisit.com/eastern-market-redevelopment/
Could Detroit’s buried streams see the light of day?
Could Detroit’s buried streams see the light of day?
DWSD Spokesman Bryan Peckinpaugh says DWSD is designing relief sewers and green stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding.
Organization
- DWSD
Published date
https://wdet.org/2023/02/09/curiosid-could-detroits-buried-streams-see-the-ligh…
Toxic hotspot builds nontoxic community engagement
Toxic hotspot builds nontoxic community engagement
Founded in 1986, Friends of the Rouge is dedicated to improving the Rouge watershed through hands-on restoration, stewardship and education. One of the larger projects the group is working on is Rain Gardens to the Rescue which provides rain gardens and other forms of green infrastructure that help with stormwater runoff.
Organization
- Friends of the Rouge
Published date
https://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/20/toxic-hotspot-builds-nontoxic-community-e…
Toxic hotspot builds nontoxic community engagement
Toxic hotspot builds nontoxic community engagement
Founded in 1986, Friends of the Rouge is dedicated to improving the Rouge watershed through hands-on restoration, stewardship and education. One of the larger projects the group is working on is Rain Gardens to the Rescue which provides rain gardens and other forms of green infrastructure that help with stormwater runoff.
Organization
- Friends of the Rouge
Published date
https://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/20/toxic-hotspot-builds-nontoxic-community-e…
Planet Detroit: Sacred Heart Catholic Church congregation celebrates green stormwater project
Planet Detroit: Sacred Heart Catholic Church congregation celebrates green stormwater project
This rain garden was a collaborative effort between Sacred Heart Church, the City of Detroit, and The Nature Conservancy, which coordinated the project with grant funding from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. According to Patrick Doran, TNC’s associate state director for Michigan, the project aimed to address two issues; flooding and the drainage charge. The pilot project at Sacred Heart Church is one of the largest faith-based, green stormwater infrastructure projects in the city of Detroit.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church congregation celebrates green stormwater project
Oudolf Garden Detroit
Oudolf Garden Detroit
Oudolf Garden Detroit and its 501(c)(3) organization Friends of Oudolf Garden is a volunteer-led effort dedicated to placing and maintaining a Piet Oudolf-designed garden on Belle Isle in Detroit. Piet Oudolf is the internationally renowned Dutch garden designer and horticulturist who created the planting designs for the High Line in New York City and the Lurie Garden in Chicago. His public gardens transform people and places.
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Oudolf Garden Detroit
Detroit News: Rouge Park stormwater retention project work continues in Detroit
Detroit News: Rouge Park stormwater retention project work continues in Detroit
Work continues on the Rouge Park stormwater retention project in Detroit. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is constructing a $40 million project to redirect rainwater and snowmelt from a far-westside neighborhood. Two new detention basins will be implemented to filter stormwater and discharge it into the Rouge River. The project will divert millions of gallons of stormwater runoff and snowmelt annually, redirecting will allow Detroit to be a more climate-resilient city. The project, including water mains and lead service-line replacements, is expected to be completed in 2027.
Organization
- DWSD
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Rouge Park stormwater retention project work continues in Detroit
Detroit Green Task Force
Detroit Green Task Force
The Green Task Force advises Detroit City Council on sustainable principles and practices to better serve the City of Detroit. Community and committee meetings are held on 4th Mondays, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays, 4th Wednesdays, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays.
Organization
- City of Detroit
Published date
https://www.detroitgreentaskforce.org/