LAND USE PLANNING

When selecting BMPs to implement as part of you stormwater management program, land planning generally isn’t usually at the top of the list. Land planning includes low impact development, utilizing green space, and choosing environmentally sensitive design practices. These BMPs are long-term in nature and definitely fit into any stormwater management program.

Smart Growth America
SGA gives information on growth issues and measuring sprawl and its impact.

National Council for Science and the Environment
The Council envisions a society where environmental decisions are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meaning, and its limitations. In such a society, citizens and decision makers receive accurate, understandable, and integrated science-based information. They understand the risks, uncertainties, and potential consequences of their action or inaction.

Tools of Change
This site offers specific tools, case studies, and a planning guide for helping people take actions and adopt habits that promote health and/or are more environmentally-friendly.

Low Impact Development Center
Balancing growth and environmental integrity, The Low Impact Development Center (LID), Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to research, development, and training for water resource and natural resource protection issues.

Low Impact Development Urban Design Tools
http://www.lid-stormwater.net//
An LID Center and USEPA project to provide guidance to local governments, planners, and engineers for developing, administering, and incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) into their aquatic resource protection programs.