Low Impact Development Handbook

The Low Impact Development (LID) Handbook provides guidelines for managing stormwater in responsible ways that protect the environment and reduce flooding. It promotes techniques like rain gardens, permeable pavements, green roofs, and vegetated swales that allow water to be absorbed, filtered, and slowed down before reaching drains and waterways. These methods help maintain natural water cycles, improve water quality, and enhance urban landscapes. The handbook offers practical strategies for planners, engineers, and homeowners to incorporate sustainable practices into construction, landscaping, and development projects, fostering resilient, eco-friendly communities.