Green Stormwater Infrastructure Resources in Detroit
The Detroit Stormwater Hub resources page is a collection of educational resources, stories, and tools designed to provide a comprehensive body of local information to support GSI work throughout Detroit. These resources were collected by the Advisory Group in an effort to provide reliable, accurate information on Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
The inclusion of any resource below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the of the City of Detroit. For official information on the Drainage Charge program, visit DWSD’s Drainage Charge page.
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Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
An overview of the GSI being installed at Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
Organization
View Resource - DWSD
- Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the revitalization of Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
View Resource - Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Tireman Street Green Infrastructure Project
Tireman Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the bioswales installed along Tireman Avenue.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioswale
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the GSI installed at Stoepel Park, which includes bioretention features and removal of impervious pavement.
Organization
- DWSD
- Bioretention
- Impervious Surface Removal
- Permeable Pavement
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Overview of the Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's campus.
Organization
View Report - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
- Green Roof
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Green Roofs
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Green Roofs
Guide to green roofs at Lawrence Tech, including relevant research and publications.
Organization
View Report - Lawrence Tech
- Green Roof
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Guide to the installation of rain gardens and bioretention cells.
Organization
View Webpage - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
Making Vacant Lots Work for Detroit Informational Brochure
Making Vacant Lots Work for Detroit Informational Brochure
An overview of the bioretention gardens installed in vacant lots in the Cody Rouge neighborhood with project history, project locations, and description of associated research.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioretention
Keeler Street Green Infrastructure Project
Keeler Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the Keeler Street project, which includes implementation of pervious pavement along the sides of the road.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Permeable Pavement
DWSD Green Infrastructure Projects
DWSD Green Infrastructure Projects
An overview of Detroit's Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan with information on major DWSD projects, annual progress reports, and background on how Detroit supports GSI implementation on private parcels.
Organization
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- DWSD