LID can be applied to new development, urban retrofits, and redevelopment / revitalization projects at many scales. Even homeowners can use some LID techniques to improve their contribution to the environment. The information provided below is organized based on the benefits of LID to people with different roles in the community.

The Open Space Residential Design Model Bylaw/Ordinance for residential subdivisions encourages a set aside of 50% of the development land as open space and encourages LID techniques and ecological landscaping specifically in North Shore communities but applicable in any community. See Open Space Residential Design Download Documents at:

http://www.greenneighborhoods.org/site/Index.htm

Section 401.25 Open Space Mixed Use Development (OSMUD) of the Zoning Bylaw, adopted by the Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, was used for the Pinehills development. Note: The OSMUD section begins on page 207 of the Bylaw document.

http://www.townofplymouth.org/zoningbylaw.pdf

A Municipal Guide to Low Impact Development brochure, published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, provides a good summary of LID including the why's and costs for municipal officials.

Municipal Guide to Low Impact Development (PDF)

A Raingardens brochure, published by GeoSyntec Consultants, gives a good overview of LID and sample plans for sunny or shady raingardens homeowners could construct.

Raingardens (PDF)

A Builder's Guide to Low Impact Development brochure, published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, provides a good summary of LID including the why's and costs for developers and builders.

Builder's Guide to Low Impact Development (PDF)