Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management

1. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC.
JUNE 2009
SUPPORTED WITH PARTIAL FUNDING BY THE SYRACUSE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE
- BACKGROUND (3 min)
- problem
- original solution
- new solution
- GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (5 min)
- concept
- typologies
- benefits
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN SYRACUSE (15 min)
- GI as a CSO abatement strategy in Syracuse
- existing & underway projects
- issues to be addressed
- future steps
- CONCLUDING REMARKS (2 min)
- DISCUSSION
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

3. PROBLEM
- diagram of combined
sewer overflow
- Syracuse local water bodies
- 637 MILLION GALLONS
OF COMBINED SEWAGE IS
CURRENTLY DISCHARGED/YEAR
(CH2M HILL)
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- combined (blue) & separated (red) sewers (OCDWEP)
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

4. ORIGINAL SOLUTION
- AMENDED CONSENT JUDGEMENT (1998)
-85% COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW CAPTURE
- GRAY APPROACHES PURSUED:
-SEWER SEPARATIONS, DETENTION TANKS, & REGIONAL TREATMENT FACILITIES
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- Midland regional treatment facility (OCDWEP)
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

5. NEW SOLUTION
- GREEN - GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE HYBRID (EPA/DEC SUPPORT)
- BIDS REJECTED FOR CLINTON STREET RTF IN APRIL, 2008
- green roofs; Berlin - infiltration trench; Berlin
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- urban forestry; Amsterdam - rain garden; Berlin
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

6. CONCEPT
- TO MORE CLOSELY MIMIC NATURAL HYDROLOGIC PROCESSES
- traditional stormwater management (Toland)
background
- stormwater management with GI (Toland)
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

7. TYPOLOGIES
- urban forestry; Berlin
- bioretention; Berlin
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse - green roofs; Amsterdam
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

8. TYPOLOGIES
- smart growth; Barcelona
- permeable paving; Amsterdam
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- rainwater harvesting & reuse; Amsterdam
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

9. BENEFITS
- COSTS LESS THAN TRADITIONAL APPROACHES
- POLLUTION REDUCTIONS
- NATIVE HABITAT CREATION & CONNECTION
- ECONOMIC STIMULUS/JOB CREATION
- INCREASED AESTHETICS
- ENERGY SAVINGS
- WATER CONSERVATION
- PARKS AND COMMUNITY SPACES
- PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF GREEN
background
- kids kayaking on stormwater canal in Amsterdam
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

10. GI AS A CSO ABATEMENT STRATEGY IN SYRACUSE
- CURRENTLY @ 83% CSO CAPTURE
- @ 86% WITH 3.7 MILLION GALLONS OF DETENTION IN TROLLEY LOT
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IS PROJECTED TO ADD ANOTHER 3-7% IN REDUCTIONS (CH2M HILL)
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse - rendering of bioretention basin & green wall in Near Westside parking lot
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

11. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...Islamic Society of Central NY (~1981)
- permeable paver parking lot in front of mosque
background
overview of GI
- close up of asphalt and pavers
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

12. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...Zen Center of Syracuse (~2002)
- rainwater is diverted from the roof to this rain garden
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- close up of sign
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

13. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...Rosamond Gifford Zoo (2002)
- ...and overflows from the cisterns to this pond
- roof runoff is captured in decorative cisterns
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse - ...and from the pond to this bioretention basin
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
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CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

14. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...SUNY ESF (2005-2008)
- bioretention basin (2008)
- green roof with monitoring equipment (2005)
background
overview of GI
- Flexi-Pave bike area (2008)
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

15. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...The M.O.S.T. (2008)
- Flexi-Pave path
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse - close up
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

16. EXISTING GI IN SYRACUSE...Near Westside (2008)
- CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (EARTH CORPS), HOME HEADQUARTERS
- roof runoff is directed to this rain garden on Tully St.
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse - rain barrels
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

17. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...Near Westside
- COUNTY, CoE, HHQ, CCE, ATLANTIC STATES
- vacant property converted to bioretion area & park - rain gardens in front of public housing
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- infiltration trenches on West Street
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

18. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...Rescue Mission
- COUNTY, CITY, ATLANTIC STATES
background
overview of GI - vacant land to be turned to urban orchard - view from the creek
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

19. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...farmers’ market parking lot
- COUNTY, CITY, ATLANTIC STATES
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- downtown market lot to be turned to porous asphalt
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

20. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...non-for-profits Balance Cut on
Site
Native Shrub &
Grass Bird Habitat
- CITY, ATLANTIC STATES, LA LIGA, THE DUNBAR ASSOCIATION Bio-Retention
Basin
Remove Permbeble Paving
Demonstration
Unnecessary Paving; Area
Convert to Lawn and
Maintained Meadow
Leader
Disconnection to
Rain Barrels
New Tree Drive and
Sidewalks Paved
Plantings with High Albedo
Permeable Paving
Flexi-Pave
Modular Green
Roof Panels
Native Tree
Plantings
Accesable Rain Gardens
Green Roof
W. Onondaga Street
- plan view of proposed GI at La Liga
Proposed Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
at the Fund For the Environment, Inc.
658 W. Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Conceptual Plan by Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Inc. 5.29.2009 Scale: 1”=40’-0”
Portion of Lawn
Converted to Rain
Gardens
Remove Unnecessary
Paving-Convert Right
of Way to Rain
Gardens and
Permeable Paving
Multiple Small
Cisterns for Plant New Tree
Irrigation Plantings
Native Plants Rain
Garden
Garden Border
Grass Social Area
Drive & Sidewalks Multiple Small
Cisterns for Plant
Paved with High Irrigation
Albedo Permeable
Paving
Green Roof
background
Move Dumpster and
Convert Parking
Space to Recylcling
overview of GI
Center
Permeable Asphalt
GI in Syracuse - plan view of proposed GI at the Dunbar Association
Proposed Green Infrastructure for Stormwater - plan view of proposed GI at ASLF
Proposed Green Infrastructure for Stormwater
Management at the Spanish Action League
700 Oswego Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
conclusion Management at the Dunbar Association, Inc. Conceptual Plan by Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Inc. 5.29.2009 Scale: 1”=30’-0”
1453 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13205
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND Scale: 1”=50’-0”
FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
Conceptual Plan by Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Inc. 5.29.2009
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

21. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...green infrastructure center
- ATLANTIC STATES, CONGRESSMAN DAN MAFFEI, CITY
- possible green infrastructure community center headquarters
background
overview of GI - adjacent vacant lot slated to become urban tree nursery
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

22. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...Center of Excellence/King & King
background
- future Center of Excellence building
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

23. GI UNDERWAY IN SYRACUSE...policies & incentives
- COUNTY & CITY
background
- rendering of Philadelphia neighborhood
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

24. ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED
- COSTS
- DECENTRALIZED NATURE
- LACK OF PUBLIC AWARENESS/SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- LACK OF LOCALLY PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES
- PUBLIC PERCEPTION
- EXISTING POLICIES & REGULATIONS
- COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- section of rain garden
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

25. CONTINUING WORK
- REINFORCING PUBLIC BUY IN
- INCENTIVE POLICY/PROGRAMS
- CONTINUED MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
- INCORPORATING GREEN JOBS PROGRAMS
- GI OUTREACH CENTER/PROGRAMS
- CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF GI PROJECTS
background - green employees
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009

26. CONCLUSION
- GI CAN CONTINUE TO IMPROVE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF WATER BODIES WHILE PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- CURRENTLY SOME GI PROJECTS BUILT IN SYRACUSE AND MORE UNDERWAY
- TO REAP FULL BENEFITS OF GI THERE NEEDS TO BE FULL PUBLIC/PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT
- CONTINUED MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
background
overview of GI
GI in Syracuse
- rain garden with trees in front of Blodgett Elementary School
conclusion
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
discussion
CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SYRACUSE, NY
ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. JUNE 2009