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Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 01 d
d.
Use rain barrels and cisterns to collect storm water and use for irrigation.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 01 c
c.
Include filter strips besides paved areas to slow the flow of storm water and reduce the volume of runoff.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 01 b
b.
Allow curb cuts for inflow and outflow of the storm water runoff.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 01 a
a.
Include trees and bioswales/rain gardens in sidewalk level planting areas and at street level to capture, filter, and infiltrate rain water.
Events and Programs > Best Practices > 01 a
a.
The needs of each event and its physical environment should be analyzed to determine the best setting for a specific event. Streets could be closed, partially open, or open, depending on the safety and space needs for the event. Closed streets best accommodate larger crowds, provide a higher level of safety, and most strongly promote the use of alternative transportation modes.
Mobility and Access > Best Practices > 01 d
d.
Establish a street connectivity ordinance that is customized to various local factors, such as topography, natural features, climate, desirable historical precedence, etc., to decrease the length of out-sized blocks (maximum length of 660 feet or a maximum of 1,600 linear feet perimeter) and increase the frequency of intersections (maximum distance between full movement intersections should be no more than 1/4 mile).
Mobility and Access > Best Practices > 01 c
c.
To improve the connectivity of long blocks, create common green areas that provide paths for pedestrians, bicyclists and emergency providers.
Mobility and Access > Best Practices > 01 b
b.
Where possible, improve the connectivity of existing cul-de-sac roads, especially for the convenience of pedestrians and bicyclists.

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