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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Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
An overview of the GSI being installed at Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
Organization
View Resource - DWSD
- Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the revitalization of Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
View Resource - Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the GSI installed at Stoepel Park, which includes bioretention features and removal of impervious pavement.
Organization
- DWSD
- Bioretention
- Impervious Surface Removal
- Permeable Pavement
UM Water Center - Cody Rouge Bioretention Gardens
UM Water Center - Cody Rouge Bioretention Gardens
A summary of the UM Water Center's project of installation and research of bioretention basins in Detroit's Cody Rouge and Warrendale neighborhoods.
Organization
View Video - UM-Water Center
- Bioretention
Innovative gardens help manage stormwater while beautifying Detroit neighborhoods
Innovative gardens help manage stormwater while beautifying Detroit neighborhoods
An overview of the bioretention basins installed in the Cody Rouge neighborhood and research being done there.
Organization
- UM-Water Center
Published date
View Article - Bioretention
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.
Organization
- UM-Water Center
- AARP
Published date
View Article - Bioretention
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Overview of the Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's campus.
Organization
View Report - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
- Green Roof
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Guide to the installation of rain gardens and bioretention cells.
Organization
View Webpage - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
Welcome to Detroit: Green Stormwater Infrastructure - long version
Welcome to Detroit: Green Stormwater Infrastructure - long version
A publicity video for GSI in Detroit including GM's installations, rain gardens to the rescue, and others.
Organization
- Erb Family Foundation
- DWSD
Published date
View Resource - Bioretention
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Water Harvesting
Making Vacant Lots Work for Detroit Informational Brochure
Making Vacant Lots Work for Detroit Informational Brochure
An overview of the bioretention gardens installed in vacant lots in the Cody Rouge neighborhood with project history, project locations, and description of associated research.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioretention