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Low Impact Development (LID) Benefits  
  • Reduced infrastructure costs

    • Eliminating costs for detention ponds, curb and gutters, inlet and catch basins, and storm sewer pipe.

  • Increase in commercially viable land

    • Land previously slated to hold large surface detention ponds is reclaimed for development

  • Enhanced property values and redevelopment potential

    • Land that has little or no vast underground infrastructure can be redeveloped more easily and cost-effectively

  • Energy and potable water cost savings

    • If rainwater is recycled for landscape irrigation, typically 50% of water usage, then water bills go down dramatically

  • Enhanced 'quality of life' and aesthetics

    • More vegetation, less concrete and an environmentally friendly design makes for a more livable development

  • Greater marketability and valuable market positioning advantage for property owners/developers

    • With growing demand for alternatively fueled vehicles, recycled products, natural foods and the like, being early to market with an environmentally sustainable development is a distinct advantage

  • Reduced burden on local development support infrastructure

    • If potable water supply requirement is reduced by half, then municipal potable water production requirements, and costs, drop dramatically

For more information on this subject, please contact us at 832.456.1000.