Option from Plan

Increase urban green space to reduce runoff, promote groundwater recharge and reduce drought impacts. Examples might include using permeable streets and increasing greenery and water retention basins in parking lots.

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Hazards

Water Quality

Drought

Flooding – General

Assets

Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy

Multiple or All Assets

Water Infrastructure – Stormwater

Focus of action

Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure

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