metroplanning.org Suburban Flooding: Finding regional solutions to a growing problem Abby Critical Issues Series July 23, 2014
metroplanning.org Metropolitan Planning Council
metroplanning.org Blue Island, Blue Water Blue Island, Blue Water: 1,200 hours volunteered by 150 volunteers 125 rain barrels at 33 residences, 3 institutional buildings 1,002 plants and 97 trees
metroplanning.org After all projects completed, >12,000 gallons captured in a 1” storm $66,000 leveraged
metroplanning.org Research Stormwater incentive programs Stormwater and vacant land Data for prioritizing infrastructure improvementsPolicy Calumet Stormwater Collaborative Financing stormwater solutions Incorporating stormwater into local & community planning Flickr CC: Mary Anne Enriquez
metroplanning.org Contact me: Abby Crisostomo Project