Living with Water in New Orleans
April 14, 2021
Civil + Structure Engineer profiles the Blue and Green Corridors Project, which takes a community-based approach to resilience
The ¡°Living with Water¡± approach to resilience aims to lessen the burden on the City¡¯s stormwater system by introducing green infrastructure practices and strategic storage solutions. By constructing vegetated systems that are capable of managing stormwater runoff, natural elements are used to increase resilience. Stormwater bumpouts and rain gardens are two pieces of green infrastructure that mimic the natural environment, slow stormwater runoff, and allow it to infiltrate back into the ground.
Complete Streets is also part of the community-focused project ¨C streets that prioritize safety, comfort, and access for everyone who uses a street: walkers, runners, bikers, and vehicles. It all adds up to a holistic, community-based perspective on resilience.
Read the full article in the April 2021 issue of .
