This allowed previously paved site areas to become native/adapted vegetation and permeable, high-albedo hardscape. A drivable grass-paver system is used for all standard parking spaces. These changes combine to help reduce stormwater runoff and to lower surface temperatures, thus mitigating the urban heat-island effect.

 

Green Strategies

• Property Evaluation

  • Assess property for integration with local community and regional transportation corridors
• Responsible Planning
• Ensure that development fits within a responsible local and regional planning framework
• Support for Appropriate Transportation

  • Provide showers and changing areas for bicycle and pedestrian commuters
  • Provide storage area for bicycles