Developer Resources
Low Impact Development
Case Studies
Case Study: Green Circle Shopping Center ( 6.9 mb) - Published by James River Basin Partnership as part of the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) federal grant that provided $196,000 to help fund the rain water cistern, green roof, and pervious pavement at Green Circle Shopping Center, a Platinum LEED-Certified Building.
Legacy Trails
Legacy Trails is a Habitat for Humanity subdivision designed using low impact development principles including curbless streets, swales, rain gardens, and native plantings.
Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill
This unique site demonstrates a variety of low impact development features and serves as a place for the public to learn about and interact with water. Visit the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks to learn more.
Discovery Center
This Gold LEED-Certified Building contains LID features including rain water cisterns and a green roof. Signage throughout the building educates visitors about its green features. Learn more.
Ripple Effect Low Impact Development Conference
Ripple Effect Low Impact Development Conference - Springfield, MO. This conference took place on May 7-8, 2008. Presentations and vendor information from the conference are archived on the conference website.
Downloads
- Low Impact Development: Local Examples (572k)
- Low Impact Development: A design manual for urban areas is published by the University of Arkansas Community Design Center. Download a sample or purchase the full book.
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