District-Wide LID Demonstration Program

District-Wide LID Demonstration Program

Project Team
The District Department of the Environment Tifereth Israel Congregation Carla Ellern Landscape Architecture, Inc. The Anacostia Watershed Society
Project Description

The stormwater retrofits at Tifereth Israel Congregation in Washington, DC incorporated an impressive combination of BMPs into a very small space. The retrofit includes an infiltration planter, permeable pavement, and two bioswales. Installation of these practices was combined with outreach efforts to inform engage the congregation and neighbors, seek their input on the project, and educate them about solutions to stormwater pollution.
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Best Ultra-Urban Project

This category recognizes the best application of green infrastructure (GI) practices that are built in highly urban areas to reduce flooding and pollutant delivery (more than 75% site impervious cover). Some examples include: green streets, walls, roofs or parking lots, rainwater harvesting systems, urban forestry practices, and permeable hardscapes.

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