1. Low Impact Development Case Studies
The Green Roundtable
May 2007 Roundtable
Speakers: Kurt Gaertner, Director of Sustainable Development, MA Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Sara Cohen, Water Resources Specialist, Department of Conservation and
Recreation
John M. Schmid, PE, Senior Project Manager, Nitsch Engineering
When: May 31st – 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Host: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott
2 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
RSVP: Noah Chesnin (noah@greenroundtable.org or 617-374-3740 ext. 106)
Please join The Green Roundtable for a presentation on local Low Impact Development
(LID) case studies and tools that address water consumption and pollution. The financial
and environmental costs of water and stormwater are on the rise in Massachusetts. What
can design professionals, planners, builder owners and managers do to reduce water
consumption and mitigate stormwater pollution? What are the costs of LID strategies
like rain gardens and roof gardens? Mr. Gaertner from the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will present the Smart Growth Tool Kit.
Ms. Cohen from the Department of Conservation and Recreation will outline the
innovative strategies being implemented in the Ipswich River Watershed to address river
flow and water quality problems. Mr. Schmid from Nitsch Engineering will describe the
technical challenges and opportunities regarding stormwater mitigation as it relates to the
redevelopment of Jackson Square in Boston. Come learn about these issues and get
connected to local resources to learn more about Low Impact Development in
Massachusetts.
* AIA members, bring your cards or member numbers. One AIA Continuing Ed Credit
and one general CEU will be offered for this roundtable!