Low Impact Development Workshop - September 20, 2011
Exploring LID Opportunities in the Capital Region
On September 20, 2011 Strathcona County and the City of Edmonton hosted a workshop to help shape development of next steps for LID implementation in our communities and explore successful LID options for your next project.
The goals of the workshop were to:
- Share success stories
- Address barriers to LID implementation
- Develop next steps for LID implementation
Presentations addressed a variety of topics:
- Design & Planning
- Operation & Maintenance
- Monitoring & Performance Assessment
- Challenges & Opportunities
- Costs & Financial Performance
- Vegetative Practices
Format
A one-day workshop consisting of:
- Presentations by experts on each session topic;
- Breakout sessions, with representation of individuals from diverse backgrounds at each table;
- Keynote speaker at lunch;
- Guided field trip to local LID projects
Workshop Presentations
Trumpeter by Big Lake - Penny Dunford, Stantec
Larch Park - Mark Nolan, IBI Group
Water Reuse - Liliana Bozic, Urban Systems
City of Edmonton Water Management Strategy - Xiangfei Li, City of Edmonton Drainage Services
Building Flourishing Economies of Well-being - Mark Anielski, Anielski Management Inc.
Sponsored jointly by Strathcona County and the City of Edmonton.
Last updated: Tuesday, October 04, 2011
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