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.
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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
SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the 'high road'
SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the 'high road'
A spotlight on a Washington D.C.-based landscaping company focused on maintaining green infrastructure.
Organization
- Model D Media
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Parjana's pilot project on Belle Isle 'reboots Mother Nature' to naturally drain standing water
Parjana's pilot project on Belle Isle 'reboots Mother Nature' to naturally drain standing water
An overview of a pilot project on Belle Isle focused on better infiltrating groundwater.
Organization
- Model D Media
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How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods
How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods
An article describing the Yorkshire Woods' effort to beautify lots in their community.
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- Model D Media
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Healing fractured water: How Michigan's roadways impact our waterways
Healing fractured water: How Michigan's roadways impact our waterways
An article that describes how green infrastructure practices can be implemented on roadways.
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- Model D Media
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Vacant Land Treatment Guides
Vacant Land Treatment Guides
Keep Growing Detroit's guide to different options for revitalizing vacant land including plans such as community garden and native planting.
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View Guide - Keep Growing Detroit
- Other
Garden Resource Program
Garden Resource Program
Keep Growing Detroit's program to provide funds and resources for establishing gardens.
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View Report - Keep Growing Detroit
- Other
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Cisterns
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Cisterns
DWSD's guide to cisterns, which includes associated credits, maintenance, costs, steps, and permitting.
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- DWSD
Published date
View Fact Sheet - Other
Constance Street Green Infrastructure Project
Constance Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the new storm sewer pipes being installed on Constance Street to prevent CSO discharge.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Other