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LID opportunities at municipal facilities (view source)
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===Small-scale projects===
−Starting with small-scale projects is a good strategy to
−increase public interest in LID practices, gauge municipal
−support, and gain retrofit experience. Small-scale projects
−include retrofitting your site with landscape alternatives or rain
−barrels, enhancements of existing swales, or using pollution
−prevention strategies and practices.
−Small-scale projects require fewer resources and require a
−smaller project budget because:
−* They do not require integration into capital works projects
−* Engineering consultants are not required
−* Contractors may not be required
−* External approvals are not required
−* Consultation with the public is limited
−Due to this smaller financial commitment, it can be easier
−to build colleague and supervisor support for small-scale
−projects.
−[[Pollution prevention|Pollution prevention (P2)]] projects are great
−small-scale projects for municipal facilities
−like public works yards. To learn more about
−implementing P2 on your site, '''refer to the case studies on Armstrong Manufacturing Inc, Bernardi Building Supply Ltd. and Unifay-Fedar Investments in Appendix B.'''
−Many P2 techniques and strategies do not require
−construction, consultants or contractors. Adding signage to a
−site is a simple and easy to implement pollution prevention at
−municipal facilities.
−A successful small-scale LID retrofit project on your municipal
−site is a good indication that you are ready to take on a more
−intensive retrofit project. You now know the resources that are
−available and understand the internal municipal processes
−required to move a LID project from planning to finished
−product.
−===Large-scale projects===
===Involvement of consultants and contractors===
−Consultants are required for large-scale retrofit projects,
−specifically for the final screening of options, pre-design,
−detailed design, tender and contract documents, construction
−supervision and administration, and assumption and
−verification.
−Site contractors are also required for large-scale LID retrofits.
−Ideally, contractors should be pre-qualified based on previous
−experience with similar LID projects.
−Remember, the contractor with the lowest bid
−does not necessarily deliver the best product.
−===More intensive public consultation===
−Stakeholders must be closely involved in the retrofit process
−for large-scale LID projects. These projects have longer
−construction windows, may have significant impacts on long-term
−public use patterns of the site, and will cost significantly
−more taxpayer dollars.
−Gaining public insight in advance of LID implementation can
−help address public concerns and information gaps, as well as identify public supporters and champions. Public consultation
−can help designers tailor the project to address community
−concerns and values. Consultation can also help the design
−team integrate the LID practice into the site’s landscape.
−===External approvals===
−Large-scale retrofits may require a variety of approvals at the
−municipal, watershed, provincial, and/or federal level.
−Since LID is still relatively new, you may encounter policies
−or bylaws that present barriers to LID retrofit projects.
−Alternatively, the municipality may have to amend or enforce
−some policies and bylaws to facilitate the implementation of
−LID projects on your site.
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−Large-scale projects require significantly more effort, budget,
Large-scale projects require significantly more effort, budget,
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capital and life-cycle costs and benefits of the conventional
capital and life-cycle costs and benefits of the conventional
construction project and LID retrofit.
construction project and LID retrofit.
−[[Category:Planning]]
[[Category:Planning]]