Welcome to the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange
The Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange is a practitioner network that supports communities seeking to adopt and grow green stormwater infrastructure programs by accelerating peer learning, innovation and implementation.
Welcome to the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
San Francisco Public Utility Commission, Together with
San Francisco Unified School District, Unveils New Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects at Two Public Schools
On November 5th, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the San Francisco Unified School District marked the completion of two new green infrastructure projects at two public schools. The projects involved introducing bioretention planters and landscape redesigns, as well as additional greenspace to expand play areas for students. The two projects
were among the first funded by the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program activated last year to finance
both public and private projects that improve the management of stormwater runoff.
Learn more here.
GI Exchange Member Kansas City Water Recently Marked
Completion & Official Opening of
New West Bottom Green Infrastructure Project
On November 6th, Kansas City Water (KC Water) celebrated the completion of the Central Industrial District (CID)/West Bottoms Green Infrastructure project, as well as the ten year anniversary of its Smart Sewer Program, launched to reduce combined sewer overflows locally. Among the upgrades under the new project are a new drainage system to better control stormwater after heavy rainstorms, as well as a boardwalk with native plants and trees and a permeable paved multi-event space.
Learn more here.
WHAT’S NEW
NYT Article Spotlights Recent Trend in Reimagining New York City’s Post-Pandemic Urban Streetscape: Could Signal Opportunities for GSI Expansion
An article that appeared recently in the New York Times examined the impact of the pandemic on New York City’s urban streetscape and explored the reimagining of urban public spaces already underway. A common theme in the article is a growing consensus that “just more...
FEMA Hosted Information Sessions on FMA & BRIC Funding Programs in December: View Recordings & Presentations
In December, FEMA hosted a series of informational sessions around its 2020 Notices of Funding Opportunities for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs. If...
River Network Releases First of Two Toolkits Focused on Equitable Climate Resilience through Fostering Community Leadership
In late December, River Network - a Kresge Foundation CREWS grantees - kicked off the release of its “Fostering Community Leadership – Tools for Equitable Climate Resilience”. This is the first of two resources aimed at providing guidance and showcasing examples of...
OUR PROGRAMS
MEMBERSHIP
Member Benefits
Your organization will connect with a network of peers who are leaders in GSI implementation and innovation across the US and Canada and have opportunities to collaborate with other member cities to solve GSI issues.
Being a Member
Our members are cities, counties, and utilities who have committed to green stormwater infrastructure as a strategy for community resilience and to sharing their knowledge with their peers.
Application Form
If your organization is not a member of the GI Exchange and you would like to join, please start by completing this Application Form.
