Green stormwater infrastructure

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Background

Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can help supplement and enhance traditional stormwater systems while protecting or helping further improve water quality and limiting flooding. Examples of GSI include rain gardens, bioswales and permeable pavement.

Requirements and certification

Green stormwater infrastructure, if present, shall be installed and landscapes appropriately.

Silver Gold Commercial/Institutional
NA Up to 20 points NA

(GSI area ÷ total landscaped area) × available points

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