The Evolving Framework of GSI Practice
A year ago today, we published this post, reviewing the initial outline of our Framework of GSI Practice that a member learning circle developed....
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Under the Policy Umbrella of EPA’s 2035 GI Strategic Agenda
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its 2035 Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda, which it describes as “a roadmap to...
EPA’s OSG Program: A Good Way to Implement GSI Equitably
The word cloud above reflects the responses of 182 municipalities participating in an 8/30/2023 WaterNow webinar to the question, “What are the most...
Environmental Justice at the Intersection of GI & Climate Resilience: 3 Takeaways
A 2023 Annual Meeting plenary session asked the question, "What Does Environmental Justice Look Like at the Intersection of Green Infrastructure and...
Insider Views on Green City, Clean Waters: 3 Takeaways
As part of the welcome plenary sessions at the 2023 Annual Meeting, Marc Cammarata, a Deputy Commissioner at the Philadelphia Water Department, and...
Exchange Publishes Community Voices on Equity & Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Heavily quoted in the soon-to-be-released State of Public Sector Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Report, Community Voices reflects the voice...
Facilitation for Social Change: Community Engagement Workshop #3
On March 15th Exchange members attended the third of four members-only community engagement workshops. Facilitated by Sam Novak, Co-founding...
Building Trust: Community Engagement Workshop #2
Yesterday, Exchange members attended the second of four members-only community engagement workshops. Facilitated by Katherine Baer and April...
Building Deep Listening Skills: Community Engagement Workshop #1
Informed by the theory of change developed earlier this year in collaboration with Onside Partners, the Exchange launched the first of four...
Grand Rapids Reopens Local Park With Green Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
Last week, the City of Grand Rapids celebrated the grand reopening of Roberto Clemente Park, originally opened in 1911. The park underwent...
Harnessing Community Involvement in Design & Programming of Public Spaces Helps Propel Community Development & Equity – Both Essential for Our Post-Pandemic Recovery
Parks and other public spaces have played an essential role throughout the pandemic. Recently, the Knight Foundation released a report that...
San Mateo County Adopts Sustainable Streets Master Plan to Integrate Green Stormwater Infrastructure with Planned Transportation Improvements
Congratulations to San Mateo County on the adoption of their Sustainable Streets Master Plan last month! The comprehensive plan prioritizes...