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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Making Governance Work for Green Stormwater Infrastructure on Vacant Land in Legacy Cities
Making Governance Work for Green Stormwater Infrastructure on Vacant Land in Legacy Cities
"A report comparing governance strategies for implementing GSI in seven legacy cities.
Email [email protected] to request a full pdf."
Email [email protected] to request a full pdf."
Organization
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- UM-Water Center
A Location Allocation Model for Retention Basin Placement on Vacant Land in Detroit, MI
A Location Allocation Model for Retention Basin Placement on Vacant Land in Detroit, MI
A thesis analyzing multiple scenarios of locating green infrastructure and the potential runoff capture.
Organization
- WMU
Published date
View Report - Bioretention
Green Infrastructure Vision for Southeast Michigan
Green Infrastructure Vision for Southeast Michigan
A high level overview of green infrastructure in Michigan, including developing a network, its relation to transportation and vacant land, and how to sustain it.
Organization
- Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
Published date
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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
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Detroit Water Agenda 2012
Detroit Water Agenda 2012
Developed by the Detroit City Council Green Task Force Water Subcommittee to address water conservation, water efficiency, and stormwater management. It includes a chapter on stormwater management and water pollution prevention alternatives.
Organization
View Report - City of Detroit
- Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Downspout Disconnection
- Green Roof
- Subsurface Infiltration
- Permeable Pavement
- Rain Barrel
- Residential Rain Garden
- Water Harvesting