SMP = Stormwater Management Practice
noun (ess-emm-pee) meaning any man-made structure that is designed or constructed to convey, store or otherwise control stormwater runoff, quality, rate or quantity
Now how many of those can there be? A lot! But I have ten favorite ones and here's why:
- GREEN ROOFS: because they create public space, wildlife habitat, decrease HVAC costs, extend the life of the roof and manage stormwater (why not!?)
- PERMEABLE PAVERS: because they are versatile and attractive
- SWALES: because there are so many applications that bring stormwater conveyance to the surface and increase public awareness of stormwater management issues
- RAINFALL CAPTURE AND REUSE features can also be used to create sustainable water features
- FLOW-THROUGH PLANTERS: because there are so many different options and they are applicable to urban, space-constrained sites
- BERMS AND RETENTIVE GRADING: because this techniques uses attractive landscaping and topography to manage stormwater and decrease erosion
- FILTER STRIPS: because they offer pretreatment benefits without taking up much space
- BUMPOUTS: because they can also calm traffic and increase pedestrian safety
- STREET EDGE ALTERNATIVES such as curbless streets and bioretention swales are a great way to beautify residential neighborhoods
- PAVEMENT DISCONNECT: because it increases infiltration on-site and creates opportunities for use of salvaged materials in the landscaping
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