Sentences with phrase «local low impact development»
As part of Mass Audubon's ongoing work in the Blackstone River Watershed, five communities have been selected to receive technical assistance for local Low Impact Development (LID) and land use planning projects to improve water quality and stormwater management.
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We are very excited at the opportunity to benefit from Mass Audubon's experience with local zoning regulations, and will greatly appreciate their help in creating new subdivision regulations that will encourage the use of low - impact development and green infrastructure,» said Hudson's Conservation Agent and Planner Pam Helinek.
«It can also help federal and local policy makers evaluate the benefits of new storm - water regulations that implement low - impact development techniques.»
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The low environmental impact development used local timber floors and walkways; an oak shake roof; clay and lime plasters; highly efficient glazing and sheep's wool insulation.
Such plans aim to help cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt low emission development trajectories, as well as adapt to the impacts of climate change and build local climate resilience.
Planning permission for the community became possible when the Pembrokeshire County Council implemented a «low impact development» policy, requiring a high level of self - sufficiency in local households» use of resources.