Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of [[low impact development]] (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: [[infiltration]], filtration and [[evapotranspiration]].
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Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of [[low impact development]] (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: [[infiltration]], filtration, attenuation and [[evapotranspiration]].
{{textbox|Bioretention is an ideal technology for:
{{textbox|Bioretention is an ideal technology for:
*Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes
*Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes