TY - RPRT T1 - Living Infrastructure - The Integration of Natural Drainage in the Urban Environment AU - Dedyo, P. AU - Staeheli, P. AU - Schrader, T. Von AU - Gwylim, K. DO - 10.4122/1.1000001106 UR - https://www.datacite.org/invalid.html AB - Cities across the United States are reversing the historical trend toward urban sprawl by encouraging more densely developed, mixed-use communities. These efforts provide protection for rural and natural areas, but strain existing urban infrastructure. As a result of denser developments and the resulting increase of impervious roofs and pavements under traditional construction practices, jurisdictions must increase their storm drainage capacities, which is a costly solution. Many are looking to sustainable approaches using natural systems to help slow the stormwater flows while providing a means of cleaning the water. These natural systems can provide a more flexible infrastructure of conveyance and treatment while adding an aesthetic to the community. Sustainable approaches however, often involve unconventional designs requiring variances to current standards. As a result, project proponents have the added responsibility of convincing the permitting agency that the design will meet the intent of Code requirements. It has taken dedication from sustainable design pioneers at the local level to push through the first projects. As more projects incorporate sustainable technologies, there will be more opportunities to educate the public and monitor their long-term performance and benefits. In time there will be a familiarity with these innovative sustainable design components of today to become our codes and standards of tomorrow. KW - Cisterns KW - low impact development KW - natural drainage KW - rainwater reuse KW - sustainable KW - urban drainage PY - 2005 PB - DTU Library, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) LA - en ER -