FRESH COASTINDUSTRY

Why Green?

ECONOMIC BENEFITS STORMWATER FEES SOCIAL BENEFITS

GRANTS

RESOURCES

Economic growth and investment Green infrastructure improves the area’s image, which can help to attract and retain high value industries, new business start-ups, entrepreneurs, and workers.Land and property values, and aesthetics Improving green spaces has been shown to increase property and land values. Labor ProductivityGreen spaces near workplaces reduce illness absence, which increases productivity.Energy cost savingsGreen infrastructure decreases energy consumption, which reduces energy expenditures.

Case: Oakland County, MI

Business Location & Employee Attraction/Retention Survey Findings

59% of respondents noted that access to parks, trails, and paths influenced recruiting and retention of employees and tenants

MMSD http://www.mmsd.comEPA (2007) . “Reducing Stormwater Costs Through low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices.” U.S.Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.gov/owow/NPS/lid/costs07/USGBC (2011) . “Green Building Incentive Strategies.” U.S. Green Building Council. http://www.usgbc.orgGreen over Grey - Living Walls and Design Inc. http://www.greenovergrey.comCenter for Neighborhood Technology http://www.cnt.org Green Roofs for Healthy Cities http://www.greenroofs.orgLow-Impact Development Center, Inc. http://www.lid-stormwater.net

Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trust Mini-Grant Program An on-going fund that provides up to $4,500 in funding for green infrastructure projects. http://www.swwtwater.orgMMSD Funding MMSD provides partnership funding to increase green infrastructure implementation and innovation within the MMSD service area. • MMSD Green Infrastructure Partnerships• MMSD Green Roof Grantshttp://www.mmsd.comFederal Grants Several Federal grants are available for green infrastructure projects from a number of governmental agencies. www.grants.govWisconsin Department of Natural Resources WDNR provides financial assistance for local efforts to control nonpoint source pollution.http://dnr.wi.gov/runoff/grants/

Green Infrastructure is an approach to wet weather management that is cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

• Can save you money in storm water fees.• Reduces traditional infrastructure costs (i.e. curb and gutter)• Enhances the work environment and employee health• Helps save time and money during the local storm water management submittal and approval process by supporting MMSD’s Chapter 13 rules• Funding sources available• Provides environmental and community benefits by creating recreational opportunities, improving property aesthetics, and enhancing water quality

Stormwater fees are assessed by each municipality within the MMSD Service Area. These fees are based on the amount of impervious surface (i.e. parking lots, build-ings, etc.) that are on-site. Many municipalities within the MMSD Service Area offer stormwater fee credits for non-residential properties.

Contact your local municipality for information on storm water fee credits.

Example of Storm Water Fee Credit ( City of Milwaukee): (Impervious area of property in Sq. Ft /(ERU) X ERU Rate)

Estimated Residential Unit (ERU) = 1,610 Sq. Ft.ERU Rate = $14.94 Per quarter

Salam School (South 13th Street Milwaukee, WI) • Stormwater fee for 2011 was estimated to be ~ $17,000.00 • Installed 5 bioswales (4 small, 1 large)• Runoff Treatment had an 80% TSS Removal rate. • Designed to capture runoff from a 1” rainstorm. • Milwaukee storm water fee credit of 60% applied to 2011 fee.• New 2012 annual storm water fee ~$7,000.00

Ford Motor Company Storm water infrastructure savings were equivalent to selling 2,000 more Taurus models

Includes stormwater bioswales, porous paving, and native vegetation

(Simon Landscaping roof garden, Milwaukee, WI)

Increased workplace productivity and reduced employee absenteeism due to green space views

Numerous mental and physical health benefits such as reduced stress

Reduced noise pollution

Improved property aesthetics

(Photos of the Hank Aaron Trail in the Menomonee Valley)

Chicago, IL A permeable pavement feature with an area of 5,000 SF and 80% retention rate, will reduce annual runoff by 94,800 gallons annually.

• Storm water infiltration and retention increased• Energy consumption and urban heat island effect reduced• Habitat preservation supports wildlife diversity• Increases area water quality

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

FRESH COAST INDUSTRY GREEN SOLUTIONS

Transformative Power of Green Infrastructure; Menomonee Valley before and after(Photo couresy of Wenk Associates)