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Designing for Impact Guide
This guide explains Low Impact Development functions, benefits, best management practices, and ways to overcome obstacles to implementation.
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What is Low Impact Development?
Low Impact Development is a method of developing land that preserves nature and lowers infrastructure and maintenance costs.
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How Does Low Impact Development Work?
Low Impact Development works with nature to capture stormwater and directly distribute it across a project site.
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Why Use Low Impact Development?
Low Impact Development techniques are proven to decrease infrastructure costs, increase the marketability of developments, and improve the environment.
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Where Can Low Impact Development Be Used?
Everywhere – new developments, redevelopments, parking lots, and roadways!
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Low Impact Development Projects in the Region
View the interactive map of existing Low Impact Development projects in the H-GAC area.