Category for Green Infrastructure

Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 07 c
c.
Generate electricity from solar energy systems to reduce use of fossil fuel and carbon dioxide emissions.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 07 b
b.
Use stored solar energy from the road to melt the snow on the road.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 07 a
a.
Use stored solar energy from the road to heat and cool nearby buildings.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 06 c
c.
Encourage a mix of native plants and ornamental plants to enhance diversity.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 06 b
b.
Plant climatically appropriate native and non-native plants with deep root growth and pest-resistance to improve the long-term viability of the site while minimizing maintenance costs.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 06 a
a.
Provide supplemental measures to ensure that plantings can provide immediate facility function at the time of construction, reduce soil erosion and limit weed growth.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 05 e
e.
Form public/private partnerships to involve community groups and other stakeholders in the selection, construction and maintenance of green infrastructure projects.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 05 d
d.
Implement ordinances and state laws that require integrated green infrastructure systems in every residential development.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 05 c
c.
Provide incentives, such as tax credits, to encourage installation of green infrastructure systems.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 05 b
b.
Build partnerships with schools so that students can learn about green infrastructure.

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