resources
The GSI Impact Hub houses an expansive range of resources valuing the multiple benefits of GSI to support practitioners, advocates, policymakers, and leaders. From summary documents to in-depth guides, these resources are free to download and use.
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- Flood
- Heat
- Habitat
- Jobs
- Transportation
Flood Risk Reduction
GSI is increasingly being recognized as an important strategy for building flood resilience in urban and suburban areas. This guide summarizes the most recent findings on the effectiveness of GSI in reducing the risk associated with localized and riverine flooding and assists practitioners in planning GSI projects to achieve these benefits.
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Heat Reduction
GSI can play an important role in reducing elevated temperatures in urban areas caused by the urban heat island (UHI) effect. This guide highlights findings from existing studies and reported on data to help practitioners better understand the impacts of GSI on heat-related outcomes.
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Transportation
GSI can be used to manage stormwater runoff from transportation networks while supporting active transportation and improving safety. These resources describe the multiple benefits associated with integrating GSI into transportation projects and provide practical guidance for quantifying and achieving these benefits.
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Urban Habitat
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), including rain gardens, bioretention facilities, trees, retention ponds, and wetlands, supports urban and suburban ecosystems and biodiversity by offering food and refuge for wildlife, creating habitats that promote pollination and seed dispersal, enhancing landscape connectivity, and improving water quality to sustain groundwater-dependent habitats.
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Jobs and Economic Development
GSI can be built by local labor, generating more local jobs and spending than traditional stormwater solutions, and providing opportunities for entry-level workers and small businesses, and once completed, improve neighborhood aesthetics and quality of life, benefiting businesses, property owners, and residents.
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GSI Compendium
An increasing number of resources and tools are available to support the assessment, quantification, and valuation of GSI co-benefits; however, navigating these various tools can be a daunting task. This compendium reviews tools and resources that are currently available to help stormwater practitioners assess the co-benefits of GSI and provides guidance on which tools and resources will be most useful and applicable based on inputs and needs.
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Note: Downloads listed as “Print Versions” include PDF documents with single pages rather than spreads for easier printing.