PLANYC
Stormwater Best Management Practices
New York City’s Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan
Project Summary:
eDesign Dynamics (EDD) worked with the New York City Economic Development Corporation and HDR, Inc. to develop a database of best management practices (BMPs) for New York City’s sustainable stormwater plan. EDD conducted a literature review of “fast track” BMPs as identified by the Mayor’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability. Literature reviews included peer reviewed published sources found using Web of Science and other high level academic/engineering search engines. The seven BMPs targeted included vegetated streets, tree pits, continuous trenches, permeable pavement, blue roofs, green roofs and rainwater harvesting.
EDD focused its research on three key attributes: applicability; stormwater performance; and non-stormwater management and benefits. Performance data from existing BMP installations and publications were interpreted specifically for adaptation to the types of street geometry, climate, and density of infrastructure prevalent in New York City. EDD’s findings were used to assist in developing the 2008 PLANYC Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan.
Client:
NYC Mayor’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability
New York City Economic Development Corporation
HDR, Inc
SERVICES:
Water Resources Planning & Design, Landscape: Stormwater Management and Treatment | Planning: Sustainable Master Planning / Feasibility Studies / Design Guidelines