Chicago Lays Out Goals for Incorporating Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater

摘要

The city of Chicago has laid out its goals for weaving green infrastructure projects and practices into its broader environmental stewardship activities in a new strategy document released by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Unveiled by Emanuel April 26, Chicago's "Green Stormwater Infrastructure Strategy" describes various best management practices and long-term goals for managing the city's stormwater. The strategy document builds on commitments expressed in previous environmental management plans including Emanuel's "Sustainable Chicago 2015" and "Chicago Climate Action Plan." The document also highlights project activities being targeted under the strategy's $50 million funding scheme.