While the use of green
roofs for stormwater management is relatively new in the U.S., rooflite has been engineering its green roof media for stormwater retention since its founding in 2005.
The intergovernmental agreement called for Bensenville to use the
site for stormwater management and for the Bensenville Park District to hold it as space for «passive recreation.»
The state revenue total is comprised of $ 59.9 million in anticipated Capital Development Board grants, and a $ 1 million Illinois EPA
grant for a stormwater management program at Goethe School.
Compost can provide a number of benefits to urban areas including carbon sequestration, improving
soils for stormwater management and for building healthy soil.
Our recent press release on rooflite and stormwater management gives a great overview of why we are so committed to producing a high - quality
product for stormwater management.
Incentives for new and retrofit stormwater management projects: Grants and funding are
available for stormwater management on both new and retrofit projects in various areas of the city.
Bioswales along the perimeter of the building will carry water to a retention pond sitting outside the capped Brownfield site and serve as a water purification
system for stormwater management.
Peter Philippi, MLA, Vice President and Technical Director at rooflite ®, shares information on how rooflite soil is a perfect
solution for stormwater management and what makes rooflite uniquely suited to manage stormwater.
Check out our recent blog posts on the topic of stormwater, including planning your urban green roof
for stormwater management, a Q&A with rooflite's Technical Director on the use of rooflite for stormwater management, and urban incentives for green roofs as part of a stormwater management program.