Onondaga County's Green Infrastructure "Project 50" Construction - presented to New York State Association of Transportation Engineers Conference on May 24, 2012
Save the Rain: Controlling the Good Water/Bad Water Dilemma
Tom Rhoads, Commissioner, Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection
Matthew Marko, Vice President, CH2M HILL
Presented at New York State Association of Counties Fall Seminar
September 12, 2012
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
Multifunctional Stormwater Projects - An Innovative Technical Design and Part...Adam Berry
This document summarizes a multi-functional stormwater project in Ipswich, Australia that involved innovative partnership between the local council, a developer, and engineering firms. The project developed a regional stormwater solution on public land downstream from a development site, allowing the developer to transfer stormwater infrastructure offsite. Key elements included a legal agreement for construction contributions, an integrated stormwater system with detention, water quality treatment, harvesting, and a community park space. The partnership-based approach led to a more sustainable and cost-effective regional solution compared to traditional onsite management.
This document discusses the need for regulatory change to address emerging environmental and societal issues. It provides examples of how public and private stakeholders have worked together to enact regulatory changes. One case study describes how a pilot wastewater reuse project led Massachusetts to develop regulatory guidelines and later formal regulations allowing for expanded uses of reclaimed water. The document advocates for creating flexible regulatory structures through cooperation between regulators and developers.
Landform-based Erosion Control for Stormwater ManagementOHM Advisors
The City of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan received an award for their stormwater enhancement project along Harvard Drain and in Nichols Arboretum. The project addressed high stormwater velocities causing erosion by replacing an undersized storm sewer pipe and constructing a new channel with step-pool structures and native plantings. Construction was completed on an aggressive schedule through the partnership of the two agencies and surrounding residents. The project met its goals of reducing velocities and erosion while creating an aesthetic landscaping feature.
This presentation was given by our President at the Ecocities Seminar in Beijing early June 2009 and reflects the kind of projects we assist with in China
Save the Rain: Controlling the Good Water/Bad Water Dilemma
Tom Rhoads, Commissioner, Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection
Matthew Marko, Vice President, CH2M HILL
Presented at New York State Association of Counties Fall Seminar
September 12, 2012
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
Multifunctional Stormwater Projects - An Innovative Technical Design and Part...Adam Berry
This document summarizes a multi-functional stormwater project in Ipswich, Australia that involved innovative partnership between the local council, a developer, and engineering firms. The project developed a regional stormwater solution on public land downstream from a development site, allowing the developer to transfer stormwater infrastructure offsite. Key elements included a legal agreement for construction contributions, an integrated stormwater system with detention, water quality treatment, harvesting, and a community park space. The partnership-based approach led to a more sustainable and cost-effective regional solution compared to traditional onsite management.
This document discusses the need for regulatory change to address emerging environmental and societal issues. It provides examples of how public and private stakeholders have worked together to enact regulatory changes. One case study describes how a pilot wastewater reuse project led Massachusetts to develop regulatory guidelines and later formal regulations allowing for expanded uses of reclaimed water. The document advocates for creating flexible regulatory structures through cooperation between regulators and developers.
Landform-based Erosion Control for Stormwater ManagementOHM Advisors
The City of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan received an award for their stormwater enhancement project along Harvard Drain and in Nichols Arboretum. The project addressed high stormwater velocities causing erosion by replacing an undersized storm sewer pipe and constructing a new channel with step-pool structures and native plantings. Construction was completed on an aggressive schedule through the partnership of the two agencies and surrounding residents. The project met its goals of reducing velocities and erosion while creating an aesthetic landscaping feature.
This presentation was given by our President at the Ecocities Seminar in Beijing early June 2009 and reflects the kind of projects we assist with in China
The document presents a development plan for the town of Preston Beach in Western Australia. It discusses developing the site which has complex ground conditions, including soft compressible soils, into a financially viable and sustainable community. The initial master plan proposes residential, commercial, and recreational districts along with transportation and renewable energy infrastructure. Key challenges addressed are ground improvement, water resources, coastal erosion, acid sulfate soils, waste management and water efficiency. The presentation concludes by seeking to refine the master plan and develop a business plan to guide the planned population increase from 185 to 25,000 residents.
The document summarizes an urban water sustainability conference. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences:
The conference aims to promote resource recovery and green infrastructure solutions through establishing learning objectives around benefits, barriers, funding options, and practical implementation actions. The agenda covers an overview of the Metro Wastewater District including their facilities, approaches to innovation, regulatory engagement, biosolids management, research participation, best practices, and communication efforts. The Metro District manages wastewater treatment for over a million people through various facilities, applies biosolids beneficially, engages in ongoing innovation and research, and communicates with stakeholders.
FACED WITH CLIMATE change and environmental degradation many cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions to enhance climate resilience as well as restore the health of ecosystems.
The document discusses stormwater management from a municipal perspective. It summarizes Richmond Hill's efforts to manage stormwater through collaborative initiatives, updating infrastructure, and adopting low impact development practices. Challenges include integrating stormwater management into municipal programs, obtaining public acceptance, and funding maintenance and upgrades, especially with climate change increasing storm intensities.
The document proposes strategies for transitioning Haitian refugees from camps to permanent communities. It recommends selecting a large site near roads and services that has suitable physical characteristics. An infrastructure layout is suggested using a grid for efficiency with shared utilities. Construction strategies focus on using local materials and a phased approach, starting with temporary shelters that can later be incorporated into permanent homes. The goal is to house refugees safely and quickly while establishing self-sustaining communities.
Angus Proctor has over 25 years of experience as an environmental consultant working in Hong Kong, the UK, Algeria, Italy, and New Zealand. He has provided services to both private clients such as large utility companies and developers, as well as various government departments. Some of his projects include assisting with sewer rehabilitation in Hong Kong, assessing the environmental impact of new developments, and managing drainage issues. He emphasizes the importance of considering both the impacts of development on the environment and vice versa, as well as the need for inter-departmental communication and holistic approaches to issues like flooding.
Lt. Col. Thomas Woodie, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, gave this presentation on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to the Propeller Club, March 14, 2013 in Savannah, Ga.
Robert Muir Green Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation NRC Workshop on Urban...Robert Muir
This document summarizes a workshop presentation on the use of green infrastructure as an adaptation measure for climate change impacts on storm and urban flooding. It discusses the needs for adaptation in both new and existing developments. For existing developments, it notes challenges from historical development standards and potential risks from increased infiltration. It examines the cost effectiveness and feasibility of green infrastructure compared to traditional engineering measures. It also discusses potential risks of green infrastructure aggravating issues like increased infiltration stresses on wastewater systems or other constraints. Overall, the presentation questions the effectiveness of green infrastructure for flood risk reduction and argues it may not be suitable in areas with existing infrastructure limitations or infiltration issues.
The document summarizes several Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects completed by the City of Palm Bay over multiple fiscal years to improve infrastructure and public facilities in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Projects included street paving, drainage improvements, construction of parks and green spaces, home rehabilitation, and handicap accessibility retrofits. The CDBG funds from HUD were used to leverage additional investments and benefits for qualifying residents.
The document discusses barriers to brownfield redevelopment such as environmental liabilities and financing gaps. It proposes using risk assessment and management strategies to establish customized soil and groundwater standards to encourage redevelopment. These tiered standards may allow less stringent cleanup levels if certain risk management measures like caps and barriers are used. The document also examines implications of the proposed approaches like changes to building forms to accommodate underground parking where contamination remains in soils.
Please check out:
http://wisle.org/blog/roosevelt-island-new-york
In 2010 an exciting overseas island joined Cradle to Cradle Islands project: Roosevelt Island in New York.
During 2010 a feasibility study was executed on Roosevelt Island by Urban Answers in cooperation with the Columbia and Fordham Universities. At the end of 2010 the results were presented to the the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. A very good starting point to discuss further cooperation possibilities to implement Cradle to Cradle Island solutions on Roosevelt Island.
This document provides a summary of:
1) The Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management Plan for the construction and operation of the Murrumbidgee to Googong Water Transfer project outlines commitments to ongoing consultation with the community and stakeholders.
2) It details environmental commitments and conditions of approval from the project's Environmental Impact Statement and Development Approvals that must be addressed in the plan.
3) Key commitments include ongoing community consultation, addressing issues like noise management and traffic disruptions, and working with local groups on initiatives like revegetation along Burra Creek.
This document summarizes a forum discussion about improving water quality in New York City through green infrastructure and stormwater management. It discusses the problems of combined sewer overflows dumping untreated wastewater and strategies to address this through green infrastructure, low impact development practices, and source control. Specific solutions mentioned include green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and a stormwater utility fee. Local Law 5 requires NYC to develop a stormwater management plan focusing on these green infrastructure solutions. Examples of best management practices and a green roof tax abatement program in the Bronx are also summarized.
Olympic Park Legacy Company: Duncan InnesThink London
This presentation was presented by Duncan Innes at Think London's Connect to London Business Programme. To hear how your business can benefit from the opportunities surrounding the 2012 Games and thier legacy, contact Think London today: info@thinklondon.com
This document outlines two potential renewable energy projects for communities: a landfill gas project for San Angelo, Texas, and a solar project for Dedham, Massachusetts. For the landfill gas project, capturing methane from the city landfill could generate 2 MW of electricity or provide gas to local industry. Benefits include a new revenue source, local jobs, and reducing greenhouse gases. The solar project involves installing 152 kW of solar panels at town buildings to provide 183,000 kWh annually through a power purchase agreement with no upfront costs. Both projects follow a development process from initial proposal to construction over 18-36 months for landfill gas or 6-12 months for solar.
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
Stormwater Management Using State Revolving FundsOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com. A look at stormwater management projects, including stormwater best management practices (BMPs) funded using State Revolving Fund program. Michigan's State Revolving Fund (SRF) is a funding source dedicated to improving water quality. SRF was created under the Federal Clean Water Act. Section 319 authorizes SRF loans to implement non-point source pollution projects.
The document summarizes Singapore's integrated water resource management strategies. It discusses Singapore's water challenges due to population growth and limited local water sources. Singapore now sources water from four "taps"- local catchment, imported water, NEWater (treated used water), and desalinated water. It manages water demand through conservation, pricing, and public education. It also treats and recycles used water through the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System to boost water sustainability.
Australia And Singapore - How are they dealing with water problems?Soma Bhadra
Presentation at the Council of Water Managers Dinner Meeting on October 19th, 2010.
Over the last couple years, I have been fortunate to be living in Australia while designing and building one of the largest recycled water plants in the world. During my stay in Australia, I was also managing a design team out of Singapore which required me to make frequent trips to Singapore. Thus I was able to observe the water management policies and programs in these two countries. By bringing these ideas to you, my aim is to promote a healthy discussion on opportunities here in San Diego County.
Onondaga County in New York has implemented a "Save the Rain" program to meet water quality standards and reduce combined sewer overflows using green infrastructure as required by an amended consent judgment. The program aims to green 470 acres and reduce CSO volume by 247 million gallons per year by 2018. The county established a forum to address policy barriers and is demonstrating green infrastructure technologies on public lands to encourage widespread adoption. The program matrix maps implementation strategies to specific impervious surface types to scale up green infrastructure across the county.
The document presents a development plan for the town of Preston Beach in Western Australia. It discusses developing the site which has complex ground conditions, including soft compressible soils, into a financially viable and sustainable community. The initial master plan proposes residential, commercial, and recreational districts along with transportation and renewable energy infrastructure. Key challenges addressed are ground improvement, water resources, coastal erosion, acid sulfate soils, waste management and water efficiency. The presentation concludes by seeking to refine the master plan and develop a business plan to guide the planned population increase from 185 to 25,000 residents.
The document summarizes an urban water sustainability conference. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences:
The conference aims to promote resource recovery and green infrastructure solutions through establishing learning objectives around benefits, barriers, funding options, and practical implementation actions. The agenda covers an overview of the Metro Wastewater District including their facilities, approaches to innovation, regulatory engagement, biosolids management, research participation, best practices, and communication efforts. The Metro District manages wastewater treatment for over a million people through various facilities, applies biosolids beneficially, engages in ongoing innovation and research, and communicates with stakeholders.
FACED WITH CLIMATE change and environmental degradation many cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions to enhance climate resilience as well as restore the health of ecosystems.
The document discusses stormwater management from a municipal perspective. It summarizes Richmond Hill's efforts to manage stormwater through collaborative initiatives, updating infrastructure, and adopting low impact development practices. Challenges include integrating stormwater management into municipal programs, obtaining public acceptance, and funding maintenance and upgrades, especially with climate change increasing storm intensities.
The document proposes strategies for transitioning Haitian refugees from camps to permanent communities. It recommends selecting a large site near roads and services that has suitable physical characteristics. An infrastructure layout is suggested using a grid for efficiency with shared utilities. Construction strategies focus on using local materials and a phased approach, starting with temporary shelters that can later be incorporated into permanent homes. The goal is to house refugees safely and quickly while establishing self-sustaining communities.
Angus Proctor has over 25 years of experience as an environmental consultant working in Hong Kong, the UK, Algeria, Italy, and New Zealand. He has provided services to both private clients such as large utility companies and developers, as well as various government departments. Some of his projects include assisting with sewer rehabilitation in Hong Kong, assessing the environmental impact of new developments, and managing drainage issues. He emphasizes the importance of considering both the impacts of development on the environment and vice versa, as well as the need for inter-departmental communication and holistic approaches to issues like flooding.
Lt. Col. Thomas Woodie, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, gave this presentation on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to the Propeller Club, March 14, 2013 in Savannah, Ga.
Robert Muir Green Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation NRC Workshop on Urban...Robert Muir
This document summarizes a workshop presentation on the use of green infrastructure as an adaptation measure for climate change impacts on storm and urban flooding. It discusses the needs for adaptation in both new and existing developments. For existing developments, it notes challenges from historical development standards and potential risks from increased infiltration. It examines the cost effectiveness and feasibility of green infrastructure compared to traditional engineering measures. It also discusses potential risks of green infrastructure aggravating issues like increased infiltration stresses on wastewater systems or other constraints. Overall, the presentation questions the effectiveness of green infrastructure for flood risk reduction and argues it may not be suitable in areas with existing infrastructure limitations or infiltration issues.
The document summarizes several Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects completed by the City of Palm Bay over multiple fiscal years to improve infrastructure and public facilities in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Projects included street paving, drainage improvements, construction of parks and green spaces, home rehabilitation, and handicap accessibility retrofits. The CDBG funds from HUD were used to leverage additional investments and benefits for qualifying residents.
The document discusses barriers to brownfield redevelopment such as environmental liabilities and financing gaps. It proposes using risk assessment and management strategies to establish customized soil and groundwater standards to encourage redevelopment. These tiered standards may allow less stringent cleanup levels if certain risk management measures like caps and barriers are used. The document also examines implications of the proposed approaches like changes to building forms to accommodate underground parking where contamination remains in soils.
Please check out:
http://wisle.org/blog/roosevelt-island-new-york
In 2010 an exciting overseas island joined Cradle to Cradle Islands project: Roosevelt Island in New York.
During 2010 a feasibility study was executed on Roosevelt Island by Urban Answers in cooperation with the Columbia and Fordham Universities. At the end of 2010 the results were presented to the the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. A very good starting point to discuss further cooperation possibilities to implement Cradle to Cradle Island solutions on Roosevelt Island.
This document provides a summary of:
1) The Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management Plan for the construction and operation of the Murrumbidgee to Googong Water Transfer project outlines commitments to ongoing consultation with the community and stakeholders.
2) It details environmental commitments and conditions of approval from the project's Environmental Impact Statement and Development Approvals that must be addressed in the plan.
3) Key commitments include ongoing community consultation, addressing issues like noise management and traffic disruptions, and working with local groups on initiatives like revegetation along Burra Creek.
This document summarizes a forum discussion about improving water quality in New York City through green infrastructure and stormwater management. It discusses the problems of combined sewer overflows dumping untreated wastewater and strategies to address this through green infrastructure, low impact development practices, and source control. Specific solutions mentioned include green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and a stormwater utility fee. Local Law 5 requires NYC to develop a stormwater management plan focusing on these green infrastructure solutions. Examples of best management practices and a green roof tax abatement program in the Bronx are also summarized.
Olympic Park Legacy Company: Duncan InnesThink London
This presentation was presented by Duncan Innes at Think London's Connect to London Business Programme. To hear how your business can benefit from the opportunities surrounding the 2012 Games and thier legacy, contact Think London today: info@thinklondon.com
This document outlines two potential renewable energy projects for communities: a landfill gas project for San Angelo, Texas, and a solar project for Dedham, Massachusetts. For the landfill gas project, capturing methane from the city landfill could generate 2 MW of electricity or provide gas to local industry. Benefits include a new revenue source, local jobs, and reducing greenhouse gases. The solar project involves installing 152 kW of solar panels at town buildings to provide 183,000 kWh annually through a power purchase agreement with no upfront costs. Both projects follow a development process from initial proposal to construction over 18-36 months for landfill gas or 6-12 months for solar.
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
Stormwater Management Using State Revolving FundsOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com. A look at stormwater management projects, including stormwater best management practices (BMPs) funded using State Revolving Fund program. Michigan's State Revolving Fund (SRF) is a funding source dedicated to improving water quality. SRF was created under the Federal Clean Water Act. Section 319 authorizes SRF loans to implement non-point source pollution projects.
The document summarizes Singapore's integrated water resource management strategies. It discusses Singapore's water challenges due to population growth and limited local water sources. Singapore now sources water from four "taps"- local catchment, imported water, NEWater (treated used water), and desalinated water. It manages water demand through conservation, pricing, and public education. It also treats and recycles used water through the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System to boost water sustainability.
Australia And Singapore - How are they dealing with water problems?Soma Bhadra
Presentation at the Council of Water Managers Dinner Meeting on October 19th, 2010.
Over the last couple years, I have been fortunate to be living in Australia while designing and building one of the largest recycled water plants in the world. During my stay in Australia, I was also managing a design team out of Singapore which required me to make frequent trips to Singapore. Thus I was able to observe the water management policies and programs in these two countries. By bringing these ideas to you, my aim is to promote a healthy discussion on opportunities here in San Diego County.
Onondaga County in New York has implemented a "Save the Rain" program to meet water quality standards and reduce combined sewer overflows using green infrastructure as required by an amended consent judgment. The program aims to green 470 acres and reduce CSO volume by 247 million gallons per year by 2018. The county established a forum to address policy barriers and is demonstrating green infrastructure technologies on public lands to encourage widespread adoption. The program matrix maps implementation strategies to specific impervious surface types to scale up green infrastructure across the county.
Onondaga County in New York has implemented a "Save the Rain" program to meet water quality standards and reduce combined sewer overflows using green infrastructure as required by an amended consent judgment. The program aims to green 470 acres and reduce CSO volume by 247 million gallons per year by 2018. The county established a forum to address policy barriers and is demonstrating green infrastructure technologies on public lands to encourage widespread adoption. The program involves mapping implementation strategies to specific impervious surface types and areas to scale up green infrastructure across both public and private properties.
The Harbor Brook CSO 018 Constructed Wetlands Pilot Treatment System Project serves the dual purposes of treating CSO 018 overflows currently discharged into Harbor Brook while also acting as a demonstration project to test the effectiveness of three types of constructed treatment wetland systems.
Onondaga County is implementing green infrastructure solutions to meet regulatory requirements under an Amended Consent Judgment to address combined sewer overflows. Some of the key challenges in implementing green infrastructure include establishing forums to resolve policy issues, demonstrating technologies early, incentivizing green infrastructure through funds like the Green Improvement Fund, and maintaining an informative website. The county is using both gray infrastructure like storage tunnels and separators as well as green infrastructure like green roofs, porous pavements, rain gardens and cisterns to capture and treat stormwater and reduce combined sewer overflows.
This document provides a technical report on proposed solutions to surface water drainage problems in Diepsloot, South Africa. It discusses the current issues with insufficient stormwater infrastructure and proposes investigating permeable paving, rainwater harvesting, and swales as potential sustainable urban drainage systems. Permeable paving allows water to infiltrate through paved surfaces and includes considerations for design, construction, and maintenance. Rainwater harvesting focuses on collecting roof runoff but may not be practical for the informal housing in Diepsloot. The report will conceptually design and analyze a selected solution.
This document provides an update on large scale ocean desalination plants, including projects in Gold Coast, Australia, Sur Oman, and Sydney, Australia. It discusses Veolia's role in developing desalination technology and operating major desalination facilities globally. Project details are given for Gold Coast and Sur plants, including plant capacity and construction timelines. Environmental considerations and community involvement are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the Save the Rain program in Onondaga County, New York, which aims to comply with an Amended Consent Judgment to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into Onondaga Lake. The program uses both gray infrastructure like storage tunnels and tanks, as well as green infrastructure like porous pavements, bioretention areas, and green roofs. It has already completed several gray and green projects, and aims to capture 95% of CSO volume by 2018 through continued implementation of green and gray infrastructure projects across the county.
Lake Accotink Dredge Public Meeting Combined Presentation July 29 & aug 5...Fairfax County
This document provides information about alternatives being considered for dredging Lake Accotink in Fairfax County, VA. It summarizes the project background, including previous dredging events and sediment deposition rates. It then discusses the development and screening of various dredging, dewatering, disposal location, and pipeline route alternatives. Key factors like impacts to the community, environment, and costs were considered. The document retains several processing area, dewatering location, and pipeline route alternatives for further analysis to identify a preferred alternative for dredging Lake Accotink.
This document summarizes Philadelphia's 25-year plan to implement green infrastructure and reduce combined sewer overflows. The plan includes installing green stormwater infrastructure on public and private properties, incentivizing private retrofits, and updating regulations for new development. After 5 years, targets for interceptor lining, overflow reduction, and greened acres were exceeded. Future plans include doubling greened acreage in years 6-10. Monitoring shows green infrastructure is performing better than predicted in terms of infiltration and storage capacity. The plan's environmental, social, and economic benefits create a triple bottom line return on investment.
Green infrastructure can help reduce stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows in Syracuse. Examples of green infrastructure include green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, rain barrels, and permeable pavement. Incorporating green infrastructure into Syracuse's existing gray infrastructure for stormwater management can help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and lower costs compared to relying solely on traditional pipe and treatment systems. Case studies from cities like Chicago, Portland, and Toronto demonstrate the multiple benefits of green infrastructure approaches.
Review of available data and documentation relevant to the study area indicate that Gee Creek in its present condition does not have sufficient capacity within its
floodway to convey the runoff of an extreme event like Hurricane Irma within its banks, and that
resulting high stages in Gee Creek may present a tailwater limitation in the many secondary
drainage systems that discharge into the Creek, such as those serving Hacienda Village and the
Lido Road corridor in North Orlando Ranches, resulting in flooding of those systems.
The document discusses the challenges of achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 certification for new home construction in the UK. Level 6 is the highest level under the code and requires obtaining the maximum number of credits across nine categories related to energy/CO2 emissions, water, materials, surface water runoff, waste, pollution, health and well-being, management, and ecology. While some local planning departments may require Level 6, achieving it would be difficult and costly. Homes would need to be nearly zero-energy, have highly efficient fittings and appliances, minimize waste and promote ecology/biodiversity on site.
PERC Water Corporation is a water infrastructure company that specializes in water recycling facilities and public-private partnerships. They have 22 facilities and emphasize innovative, efficient solutions. One example is their facility in Santa Paula, California, which they built through a public-private partnership. The city of Santa Paula faced fines and non-compliance issues, but through the partnership PERC designed, built, financed, and now operates a new water recycling facility that meets the city's needs at a guaranteed low cost over 30 years. The innovative design uses a small footprint and the project was completed early and within budget, solving the city's water issues through this partnership model.
This document discusses low impact development (LID) and infill development applications. It provides an overview of LID and green infrastructure strategies that can be used to reduce stormwater runoff impacts from development, such as rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement. The document outlines the benefits of LID, as well as challenges, and notes examples of LID projects in San Antonio. It encourages adapting development rules and codes to promote LID and reduce impervious surfaces.
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...Fu Michael Justin
This document discusses various studies and case studies related to the impacts of development on water quality. It summarizes that effective solutions require maintaining watershed hydrology through low impact development techniques like reducing impervious surfaces, incorporating bioretention areas, and maintaining wetlands and riparian buffers. A case study of the Carpenter Village development showed positive results from using clustered housing, narrow streets, integrated open space and bioretention to minimize impacts on water quality.
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The document outlines the Save the Rain program in Onondaga County, New York, which aims to improve water quality in Onondaga Lake through green and gray infrastructure projects that reduce combined sewer overflows. It summarizes accomplishments from 1998-2008 under an Amended Consent Judgment, including upgrades to the Metropolitan Syracuse Treatment Plant and closing or upgrading 12 combined sewer overflows. It then outlines goals, elements and timelines of the 2009-2018 program under a new stipulation, which focuses on storage facilities instead of regional treatment facilities to capture 95% of annual overflow by 2018 through balanced green and gray infrastructure projects.
NJFuture Redevelopment Forum 13 Infrastructure TregoningNew Jersey Future
This document summarizes a presentation on making cities globally competitive. It discusses attributes like distinctive neighborhoods, multiple transportation options including transit, and walkable urban areas. Examples from Washington D.C. are provided like development plans and transit systems. The presentation also covers making cities green and sustainable through practices like LEED certification and supporting shared social and economic prosperity. Overall the presentation advocates for investments in infrastructure, transit, parks and sustainability to make cities more livable and competitive on a global scale.
King County Wastewater Treatment Division provides services to 1.5 million customers in Washington state. It operates 5 treatment plants, 43 pumping stations, and 350 miles of conveyance pipelines. One challenge is managing combined sewer overflows from Seattle's aging combined sewer system, which discharges untreated wastewater into local waterways during heavy rains. The division prioritizes projects to reduce overflows based on environmental and public health impacts. Public involvement is also key to building support for infrastructure projects. Asset management strategies aim to reduce lifecycle costs through planned maintenance and optimization.
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The document discusses the Onondaga Earth Corps' history and experiences maintaining green infrastructure sites in Syracuse, New York. It details the youth programs that conduct maintenance and complete over 3,300 hours of work annually. Challenges maintaining some sites like St. Lucy's are described, along with lessons learned about the importance of regular maintenance to prevent weed growth and ensure proper functioning. Tips are provided for effective green infrastructure maintenance.
The document summarizes Onondaga County's green infrastructure maintenance program. It states that 175 green projects have been installed on public and private lands, requiring ongoing operation and maintenance. Standard maintenance procedures have been developed and are outlined in a maintenance manual. Project and maintenance data is tracked using an asset management database to generate work orders and track labor and costs.
What originally began as a means to provide plantings to disguise aboveground features on the project, evolved into a public educational area which is anticipated to include rain gardens, porous pavements, and a bicycle and pedestrian path. The process that the County, its engineers, and the community stakeholders participated in to shape the CSO project restoration into a design that will meet the project needs of all involved will be discussed, in addition to “lessons learned”.
The document summarizes a pilot project to construct three types of constructed wetlands (floating wetland islands, vertical downflow wetlands, and surface flow wetlands) along Harbor Brook in Syracuse, New York to treat overflows from a combined sewer overflow (CSO). The wetlands are intended to improve water quality in Harbor Brook and serve as an educational resource. Ultimately, the pilot project aims to recommend a design for a permanent wetland treatment system at the site to treat CSO 018.
This document summarizes several porous pavement projects completed by Onondaga County to manage stormwater runoff. It outlines case studies for four parking lots that used designs with porous asphalt and concrete to infiltrate runoff on-site. The case studies describe the design components, costs, estimated runoff reductions, and lessons learned. Key findings include the projects achieved runoff reductions at costs of $0.38 to $0.57 per gallon, and that proper construction and maintenance are important for ensuring the porous pavements function as intended over time.
Porous Pavement in Cold Climates Part 1: Design, Installation, Maintenance. Robert Roseen and Thomas Ballestero, UNH Stormwater Center (presentation given March 17, 2011)
The document lists the times from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM on December 19, 2011 in hourly increments. It provides a record of the times throughout the day without any additional context or information.
This document discusses using green infrastructure to reduce stormwater runoff. It provides background on combined sewer systems and overflows. It then discusses a project in Syracuse, NY using a green roof on the OnCenter building to capture and retain over 1 million gallons of stormwater annually. The summary describes the green roof design, presents preliminary data on water balance and temperatures, and outlines plans for future water quality studies and public education.
This document discusses green infrastructure solutions to reduce combined sewer overflows in Syracuse, New York. It provides background on a lawsuit against the county in 1988 over combined sewer overflows, and amendments to the consent judgment from 1998 to 2009 to include green and gray infrastructure solutions. It also outlines Syracuse's outreach efforts to educate the public on green infrastructure, including workshops, demonstration projects, and educational materials.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2024 | Guide for Staying AheadWask
https://www.wask.co/ebooks/digital-marketing-trends-in-2024
Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process MiningLucaBarbaro3
Presentation of the paper "Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process Mining" given during the CAiSE 2024 Conference in Cyprus on June 7, 2024.
Digital Banking in the Cloud: How Citizens Bank Unlocked Their MainframePrecisely
Inconsistent user experience and siloed data, high costs, and changing customer expectations – Citizens Bank was experiencing these challenges while it was attempting to deliver a superior digital banking experience for its clients. Its core banking applications run on the mainframe and Citizens was using legacy utilities to get the critical mainframe data to feed customer-facing channels, like call centers, web, and mobile. Ultimately, this led to higher operating costs (MIPS), delayed response times, and longer time to market.
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Project 50 Construction - NYSATE 2012
1. Onondaga County’s Green
Infrastructure “Project 50”
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Construction
Joanne M. Mahoney, County Executive
Joanne M Mahoney County Executive
Onondaga Lake Amended Consent Judgment (ACJ) Compliance Program
NYSATE Conference
May 24, 2012
Brian J. Donnelly, Commissioner
J Donnelly
Onondaga County Department of Transportation
Matthew Marko, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE
Vice President, CH2M HILL
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Onondaga County,
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Cit of S
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New York Onondaga Lake
Onondaga Creek
• 7,660 acres
• 49 CSOs
• ~1 Billion gallons/year CSO Harbor Brook
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• 1988 – Atlantic States Legal Foundation
History
3
files lawsuit against County
• 1989 – Litigation settled through
METRO consent judgment Onondaga Lake Facts
• 1998 – METRO consent judgment
replaced with Amended Consent Watershed: 285 Square Miles
Judgment (ACJ)
1 Mile Wide – 4.6 Miles Long
• 1st ACJ amendment May 1998
• 2006 ACJ Amended to include Average Depth: 35 feet
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consolidation of ammonia and
phosphorus treatment and Harbor Max Depth: 63 feet
Brook conveyances and RTF
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1940 – Swimming Banned
• 3rd Amendment April 2008 (Extension)
• 2009 ACJ amended to authorize use of 1970 – Fishing Banned
Gray and Green infrastructure
4. 4th
ACJ Amendment Authorized a
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4
Balanced Approach to CSO Abatement
Regulatory Goals Community Impacts/Goals
• Capture and Treat 95% of the • Improve quality of life through
Annual CSO Volume via environmental responsibility
Gray & Green Infrastructure • Promote sustainability
• Achieve water quality • Ensure cost effectiveness in
standards in tributaries compliance with ACJ milestones
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and lake • Community revitalization
Major Milestones
• 89.5% capture/elimination by 12/31/2013
• 95% capture/elimination by 12/31/2018
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5. County Executive Mahoney Announces “Project 50!”
5/24/12
5
“Onondaga County will construct fifty distinct green
infrastructure projects to return rain water and snow
melt to the ground instead of our sewer system.”
system.
Joanne M. Mahoney, State of the County Address,
March 1, 2011
Syracuse
becomes one
of ten Green
Cities
Paradigm shifts from
planning to construction
6. Green (and Gray) Infrastructure Program Management
5/24/12
6
Need Increases with Approval of 4th Stipulation
• Green Infrastructure (GI) is an emerging technology and
mostly new to Onondaga County Departments
▫ Need for a trusted advisor on program implementation
▫DDepartment can focus on existing operations, and Gray
t t f i ti ti dG
Program projects, while learning to integrate with GI
• Role of the Green Program Manager
Role of the Green Program Manager
▫ Develop strategy that meets ACJ milestones
▫ Provide GI expertise on applications, design standards,
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construction, and maintenance
▫ Prioritize opportunities based on diverse, dynamic factors
▫ Transition to a fully County operated GI Program by 2018
12. Onondaga County 5/24/12
12
Civic Strip
War Memorial
Cistern Reuse System
13. War Memorial Cistern Reuse System
Reusing rainwater appears to allow the ice making to occur one to two degrees
warmer than using potable water resulting in energy savings
14. 5/24/12
First Commercial Green Street: Harrison Street 14
BEFORE: Stormwater enters catch AFTER: Stormwater is diverted to
basins and is directly connected to Green Streets and only overflows to
sewer sewer when necessary
15.
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OnCenter Surface Parking Lot: 290 green spaces
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GI Technology:
Perimeter porous
asphalt and tree
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infiltration trench
Project Owner:
County
Capture Area:
34, q
134,000 square feet
Runoff Reduction:
2,360,000 gallons/year
Construction Cost:
C i C
$812,000 (bid)
$/gallon: $0.48
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OnCenter Municipal Parking Garage 19
GI Technology:
Roof leaders to rain
R f l d i
gardens
Project Owner:
County
Capture Area:
7 ,5
72,500 square feet
q
Runoff Reduction:
1,277,000 gallons/year
Construction Cost:
C i C
$234,000 (bid)
$/gallon: $0.26
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20
OnCenter
Municipal Parking
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Garage
Bio-Infiltration
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21
Before
Townsend Parking Lot (“Lot B”)
and Townsend Median
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22
Vegetated Infiltration Beds,
90 Trees Planted
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25
Project 50!
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Beyond the Civic Strip:
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Green Streets
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Linking with Major Transportation
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Reconstruction Creates Green Progress
Phase 1: Contracts 1 and 2
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Image – Barton & Loguidice
34. Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Elephant Exhibit, 2011
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GI Technology:
6,000 sq.ft. Green roof
Green Roof Project Owner:
County
Capture Area:
Porous , q
6,000 square feet
pavement, Runoff Reduction:
and rain 114,000 gallons/year
barrels for
stormwater Construction Cost:
C i C
reuse $183,900
$/gallon: $2.27
35. Creekwalk Project Greening: Jefferson to Walton
Porous Asphalt
Strip in Parking Lot
Before
Bioretention
Bi i
Rain Garden
Flexi-pave
Flexi pave
Porous Walkway
Porous Asphalt Volume capture: 135,000 gallons/year
Parking Lot
36. Creekwalk Project Greening: Walton to Fayette
Porous Concrete
Porous Asphalt
Strip in
Parking Lot
Before
Re-established
Natural Stream Bank
Volume capture: 119,000 gallons/year
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo Entrance Enhancement 37
•GI Technology:
Rain gardens
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•Project Owner:
County/City
•Capture Area:
39,000 square feet
•Run off Reduction
•Run‐off Reduction:
680,000 gallons/year
•Construction Cost:
$300,000 (bid)
•$/gallon: $0.62
Green Infrastructure Concept for the Zoo Entrance
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo Entrance Enhancement 38
Bio-infiltration
Systems
capture
runoff from
surrounding
streets
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41
Project 50!
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Green Parking Lots
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Sunnycrest Park Arena Parking Lot 42
GI Technology:
Porous pavement
Rain garden
R i d
Project Owner:
Syracuse Parks
Dept.
Capture Area:
7, q
107,000 square feet
Run‐off Reduction:
1,876,000
gallons/year
Construction Cost:
$303,000 (bid)
Map of Proposed Sunnycrest Arena Parking Lot Project $/gallon: $0.22
44. 5/24/12
44
Combination of
bio-retention,
bio retention
porous
asphalt, and
subsurface
storage and
infiltration
systems
45. 5/24/12
Sunnycrest Park Golf Parking Lot
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•GI Technology:
Stream Inflow Removal
Rain garden
Pavement Removal
•Project Owner:
City of Syracuse Parks Dept.
City of Syracuse Parks Dept
•Capture Area:
48,000 square feet
•Run‐off Reduction:
843,000 gallons/yr
Construction Cost:
•Construction Cost:
$363,000 (bid)
•$/gallon: $0.52
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Sunnycrest Park Golf Parking Lot
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Bio-retention
Bio retention and
Infiltration System
(Standard Asphalt
Parking Lot re-graded)
47. 5/24/12
Project 50: Shifting the Paradigm
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Planning for Widespread Implementation of GI
Planning for Widespread Implementation of GI
▫ Opportunity/Idea Coordination
New Project Form
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Database and GIS Management
Projects include: Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Schools,
Libraries, Parks, Firehouses, Post Offices, Streets (commercial
Lib i P k Fi h P t Offi St t ( i l
and residential), Water Reuse, Wetlands, Roofs, Vacant Lots
▫ Concept Development
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Site Visit, watershed identification, BMP Identification
Calculator (capture and preliminary cost estimate)
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Project 50: Shifting the Paradigm
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Planning for Widespread Implementation of GI
Planning for Widespread Implementation of GI
▫ Landowner Endorsement
Bi‐weekly City‐County Coordination Meeting
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(if you think you can do this without a lot of coordination and
meetings ‐ you can not)
▫ Field Work and Permitting
Field Work and Permitting
Survey (including utility identification)
Soils Testing (infiltration)
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Environmental Analysis (Phase 1, Analytic Testing, etc.)
SERP (SEQR, SHPO, SWPPP/NEPA/Landmark Preservation, etc.)
49. 5/24/12
Project 50: Shifting the Paradigm
49
Designing 50+ Projects
▫ 50% Plans
Design Guidance Manual
Design Workflow (flow chart)
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▫ 90% Plans and Specifications
▫ Final (for Construction) Plans Specifications and Bid Forms
Final (for Construction) Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms
Comment Adjudication/
Quality Assurance
▫ Cost Estimating
At Concept and 90%
▫ D i C di ti
Design Coordination
WEEKLY Design and Construction Review Meeting
50. 5/24/12
East Water Street Gateway: Case Study 50
Project Features:
▫ Bike Boulevard
▫ Traffic Calming
▫ Private/Commercial collaboration
▫ Porous Paver Parking Lanes
▫ Curb Extensions
▫ Robust Tree Planter systems
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• Challenges Include:
▫ Capturing 1 or more of stormwater runoff
Capturing 1” or more of stormwater runoff
▫ Mid‐street pedestrian crossing
▫ Snow plow considerations
Snow plow considerations
▫ Turning radii for tractor trailers
51. 5/24/12
51
Water Street Gateway Project Concept
GI Technology:
Infiltration trench
and porous pavers
Project Owner:
City of Syracuse
Capture Area:
53,000 square feet
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Runoff Reduction:
924,000 gallons/yr
Construction Cost:
$920,000 (bid)
$/gallon: $1.00
$/gallon: $1 00
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Project 50: Shifting the Paradigm
55
• Procurement
▫ Contract Documents: Bundling projects as appropriate
▫ Advertisement: Pre‐Bid Meeting, Addendum, Bid
• Construction
▫ Services During Construction
Clarifications, RFIs, Modifications, Change Orders, etc.
▫ Construction Inspection
PrimaVera Construction Manager
Construction Manager
▫ Project Completion Reports
$/gallon accounting
Post‐project communication on challenges/successes
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Other Program Elements
56
• Legislative Agenda
▫ Existing City Ordinances (Stormwater, Tree, Sidewalk)
▫ New and Innovative City Ordinances: Permission
• Enhanced Street Tree Program: 8500 new street trees
• Rain Barrel Program: 650 and counting (Goal: 3600)
• Vacant Lot Program
• Grant Funding: Federal/State successes
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• Green Improvement Fund: Onondaga County’s
Public‐Private‐Partnership for Incentivizing GI
▫ Grants up to $200,000
57. GIF: Porous Pavers at Hotel Skyler
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Porous
Paver
Parking
Lot
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Public Education and Outreach 58
• STR Website: www.SaveTheRain.us
• Monthly Report: for ACJ Parties County Legislature
Monthly Report: for ACJ Parties, County Legislature
• Coalition Partners / Stakeholders
City of Syracuse (DPW, Engineering, Law, School District,
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Parks, Zoning, Codes, etc.)
ACJ Parties (NYS DEC, ASLF): Policy Committee
Academic Community (SU SUNY ESF)
Academic Community (SU, SUNY ESF)
Community Groups / NFPs
Business Community, Large Landowners (hospitals)
General Public
Manufacturers / Vendors / Suppliers
Engineering Community
Engineering Community
Construction Community (M/WBEs), Bidders Wanted!
59. 5/24/12
Maintenance
59
• Asset Management
▫ Asset Definition: Location,
quantity, etc.
▫ Standard Maintenance
d d
Procedures (SMPs)
▫ Computerized Maintenance
Computerized Maintenance
Management System
(Maximo)
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60
Case S d
C Study:
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City Lot #3
Project Description
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provides overview
of constructed GI
for field crew
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63
Maximo as CMMS tool for WEP Green
Infrastructure Program
• Work orders include:
▫ Maintenance activities/step by step directions
M i i ii / b di i
▫ Tools/equipment (including costs)
▫ Planned time to complete
Planned time to complete
▫ Actual maintenance info is loaded back into
Maximo after completion
Maximo after completion
• Example maintenance task for E‐06 Porous
Pavement Vacuuming follows…
Pavement Vacuuming follows
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Measuring Progress: Monitoring 65
• ACJ Compliance
▫ Annual Report: April
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SWMM : Volume Capture
Goal: 246 MG/Yr by 2018
Goal: 246 MG/Yr by 2018
Ambient Monitoring Program
(AMP): Water Quality
Goal: Wet Weather Standards
• Net Environmental Benefit Analysis
• Funding Sources and Financial Tracking
66. 5/24/12
Save the Rain: 2012
66
• Focus on Efficiency over Quantity
▫ Improved Constructability
▫ Lower Maintenance
• Unit Price ‐ Quantity Based
Construction Procurements
▫ Civil Site Work Contract
▫ Landscape Installation and Maintenance Contract
▫P tW
Post‐Warranty Maintenance Contract, conducted by
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Conservation Corps (Community Based Green Jobs)
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Green I f
G Infrastructure and OCDOT
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• Water rich and
sensitive watersheds!
• Onondaga Lake
watershed covers
about 45% of
Onondaga County
• County Executive
mandate to reduce
stormwater runoff
county wide is
focused on i
f d improving
i
water quality
• Incentives such as
Save th R i
S the Rain
suburban grant
program and new
Department policies
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69. OCDOT Infrastructure
5/24/12
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▫ Road Types
from Rural Local Roads
Roads…
to Urban Principal Arterials
▫ Green Infrastructure Plan
Application vs. Opportunity
Moving away from simply draining
road bases and getting runoff to
waterways as quickly as possible
(in the interest of Water Quality)
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• OCDOT has
historically complied
with NYS DEC
requirements,
however we are now
actively looking for
opportunities to
exceed expectations
• OCDOT in process of
developing our own
Green Infrastructure
Program
71. OCDOT Green Infrastructure Plan
5/24/12
71
▫ Maintenance Operations
Limit Ground Disturbance
Preserve Sensitive Buffer areas
Timely Seed / Mulch Application
Reduce Roadway Width “sprawl”
72. 5/24/12
OCDOT Green Infrastructure Plan 72
▫ Capital Improvements (Design and Construction)
Developing Green Details
RFP for Engineering Services
Streamline Design Process
Projects subject to “Green Screen”
Site Constraints
BBenefit / Cost Ratio
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Green Practices
Dry Swales
Infiltration Trench
Bio-Retention
Porous Pavement
73. OCDOT Green Infrastructure Plan
5/24/12
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OCDOT -1st NYSDOT Approved Specification for
Porous Portland Cement Concrete !
• Item No. 502.010700OD
I N OD
• Use on LAFA Projects
• Available to all Project Sponsors
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• Similar in Color, Rough Texture Compared to traditional
Concrete
• Helpful Site:
www.perviouspavement.org
• Now Available:
Precast Porous Concrete
P tP C t
East Water Street
Pavement Removal Project
Syracuse, NY
75. OCDOT Green Infrastructure Implementation
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5/24/12
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▫ Old Route 5 Improvement Project
(West Genesee Street, Camillus, New York)
Porous Concrete Sidewalk
Up to 2,900,000 Gallons Captured Annually
Project Limit
Onondaga Road/ West
Genesee Street
Project Limit
Munro Road/ West
Genesee Street
76. 5/24/12
References & Additional Information 76
www.savetherain.us/green-infrastructure/porous-pavement/formation
• Stormwater Management with Porous Pavements, written by Tom
Cahill, Michele Adams, and Courtney Marm, in the March-April 2005 issue of
Government Engineering.
• Pavements that are Stormwater Management Friendly: Porous
Asphalt with Infiltration Beds, written by Tom Cahill, Michele Adams,
and Kent Hanson, in the September 2004 issue of Land Development Today
• P
Porous A h lt P
Asphalt Pavements, National Asphalt Pavement Association
t
Information Series 131
• Stormwater Design and Sustainable Development, contributions
from Tom Cahill, President of Cahill Associates, in the Nov/Dec 2003 issue of
Cahill Associates
Stormwater Magazine.
• Porous Asphalt: The Right Choice for Porous Pavements, written by
Tom Cahill, Michele Adams with assistance from Courtney Marm, all of Cahill
Associates, in the Sep/Oct 2003 issue of Hot Mix Asphalt Technology - the
journal of the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
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References & Additional Information 77
• Porous Pavements, 577-page book by Bruce Ferguson, 2005
• Porous Asphalt Pavement with Recharge Beds: 20 Years and
Still Working, written by one of our principal engineers, Michele
Adams, in the May/June 2003 issue of Stormwater Magazine.
• Thi ki Green with Porous A h l , written by Dan Brown, with
Thinking G i hP Asphalt
contributions by Wesley Horner, principal planner with Cahill Associates,
in the May/June 2003 issue of Hot Mix Asphalt Technology - the journal
of the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
• Porous paving, green roofs can ease impact of development
on water supplies, written by Bill Bergstrom, Associated Press, with
input from Tom Cahill, for the June 14, 2002 issue of Environmental
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News Network.
• Pennsylvania's Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual, PA Department of Environmental Protection, 2006
• Michigan Low Impact Development Manual, SEMCOG, 2008
78. Thank You!
Please Visit us at
www.SaveTheRain.us
S Th R i
BrianDonnelly@ongov.net
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315-435-3176
79. Q1: What is more important – Green or Gray infrastructure?
Q2: What amount of rainfall is the Save the Rain program targeting: 1”, 2”, 10”?
Q3: Does poor infiltration mean GI is not feasible?
Q4: How many gallons does Onondaga County need to capture annually, with
its GI program?
Assessment in Learning Questions
80. Q1: What is more important – Green or Gray infrastructure?
A1: Both play an important role in successful mitigation of stormwater.
Q2: What amount of rainfall is the Save the Rain program targeting: 1”, 2”, 10”?
1 2 10 ?
A1: 1 inch
Q3: Does poor infiltration mean GI is not feasible?
A3: No, solutions are available that retain and evapo-transpirate the volume we
are trying to mitigate.
Q4: How many gallons does Onondaga County need to capture annually, with
its GI program?
A4: 246 Million Gallons!
Assessment in Learning Questions