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Case STudies

• CSO Reduction • Washington D.C.

• Real Estate Value • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Air Quality • New York City, New York

• Groundwater Recharge • Santa Cruz County, California

Resources: Reports

• Forging the Link: Linking the Economic Benefits of Low Impact Development and Community Decision

• Banking on Green: A Look at How Green Infrastructure Can Save Municipalities Money and Provide Economic Benefits Community-Wide

• Case Studies Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure Programs

• The Value of Green Infrastructure: A Guide to Recognizing Its Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits 

Resources - Cost and Performance Databases

• Green Values(R) National Stormwater Management Cost Sheet

• International Stormwater BMP Database

Case Studies

• Alachua County, Florida

• Harris County, Texas

• Kansas City, Missouri

Resources: GENERAL ENGAGEMENT AND MESSAGING

• Essential Strategies for Meaningful Engagement

• FrameWorks Academy: Practical Guidance on Effectively Framing Public Outreach and Policy Communication

• Partners for Places Community Engagement Guidance

• Delaware Complete Communities Toolbox

Resources: ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR GI

• City of Gary Stormwater Management Program Community Engagement Framework

• Stormwater Phase II Final Rule: Public Participation/Involvement Minimum Control Measure

• Getting in Step: Engaging Stakeholders In Your Watershed

• Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities Toolbox:Communication Aids

Case Studies: design standards

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Alachua County, Florida 

• Thurston County, Washington

• Nashville, Tennessee

Case Study: Training

• Washington State

Case Study: Parking Standards

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Thurston County, Washington

• St. Louis County, Missouri

Case Study: PErmits & Fees

• Seattle, Washington

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Anne Arundel County, Maryland

• Toledo, Ohio

Case study: Rebates & Installation Financing

• New York City, New York

• Washington D.C.

• Seattle, Washington

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Case Study: Taxes

• New York City, New York

Resources

• Center for Watershed Protection Better Site Design Code and Ordinance Worksheet

• EPA Water Quality Scorecard

• Georgetown Climate Center Green Infrastructure Toolkit: Regulatory and Incentive-Based Tools

• EPA Report: Municipal Policies for Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure

• EPA Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook: Incentive Mechanisms

• EPA Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook: GI Retrofit Policies

• LID Code Integration Guidebook

• Washington Stormwater Center

• EPA NPDES Training Program

Case Study

• Environmental Impact Bonds • Washington D.C.

• GASB 62 • King County, Washington

• Tax Increment Financing • Chicago, Illinois

• Public Private Partnerships • Prince George’s County, Maryland

• FEMA Funding • Houston Parks Board, Texas

Resources

• Go Green: Muni Bond Financing for Consumer Rebates and Other Distributed Water Investments • GASB 62

• Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act • EPA WIFIA Web Portal

• State Revolving Funds • EPA CWSRF Web Portal

• Stormwater Rates & Fees • Stormwater Utility Fees and Credits Article

• Municipal Bonds • Climate Bonds Initiative Library

• Environmental Impact Bonds • Quantified Ventures Website

• Tax Increment Financing • Georgetown Climate Center

• Funding GI Through FEMA Disaster Recovery Programs • FEMA Green Infrastructure Methods Fact Sheet