U of L Conference Outlines Possibilities, Existing Barriers to Green Infrastructure

Erica Peterson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:36:41 +0000

There are already a number of green infrastructure projects underway in Louisville—green roofs, rain gardens, pervious parking lots, to name a few. But experts say there’s still a lot of untapped potential. A conference today at the University of Louisville looked at those projects and discussed how to expand the efforts.

U of L Conference to Explore Green Infrastructure Possibilities

Erica Peterson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:26:06 +0000

The University of Louisville will hold a conference on green infrastructure later this week. It’s meant to explore innovative ways to manage stormwater.

Stormwater experts are usually quick to point out there are two ways to manage water runoff and prevent floods—with concrete infrastructure like collecting basins and pipes, or with green infrastructure like rain gardens and green roofs.