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LeRoy Surveyors & Engineers Inc. is committed to innovative land development practices. We believe Low Impact Development (LID) holds great potential benefits for developers, municipalities and the community.
If you have questions about LID or want to find out if the Low Impact
Development approach would be beneficial and feasible for your needs,
we invite you to contact Damon DeRosa. LeRoy Surveyors & Engineers Inc. staff members have
extensive experience with residential and commercial LID projects, along
with municipal regulations regarding LID. Damon can be reached at our office
(253) 848-6608 or by email at damon@lseinc.com
Integrated stormwater management and creative site design are the
cutting edge for both cities/counties and developers. Adoption of LID codes is increasing in Washington State
and across the country. Currently, LID is used in a variety of
situations--and is also mandated by code for certain sensitive areas.
LID may be a recent development, but it's been proven to be sustainable,
solid and advantageous for many purposes. LID can bring financial, environmental
and other benefits for public parks, subdivisions, roads and more.
What is LID?
Low Impact Development is an innovative approach to site development and stormwater
management. It combines cost effective practices, ecologically-friendly
techniques and design enhancements for better land, water and air quality.
Low Impact Development is a balanced approach, focusing on integrated site design and preservation of existing natural systems. It works well for many stakeholders:
developers, municipalities and consumers.
The LID Approach
Low Impact Development is a balanced approach, focusing on integrated site design and preservation of existing natural systems. It works well for many stakeholders:
developers, municipalities and consumers.
Goals of LID
- Better stormwater management at the source. Lessening runoff, providing
natural areas of absorption and reducing impermeable surfaces.
- More pleasing neighborhood designs. Preserving open space, native
plants and undisturbed land.
- Using innovative techniques for infrastructure (streets, curbs,
lots, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping).
- Lower development costs and manage sites better by protecting and
using natural systems and processes.
- More buildable land. Reducing pond and stormwater treatment areas.
- Reduces flooding, stream damage, water quality issues and erosion
LID Myths
Low Impact Development is not a growth management program. It's not only for green
builders or environmentalists. It's usually not more expensive--it often
saves money versus traditional development. It's not a specialized technique
working on only a few sites.
Click here to read more (printable introduction page for builders, developers and municipal staff)
LID SERVICES PROVIDE BY LSE INC.
LSE Inc. is one of the leading engineering companies in the Northwest
pioneering the research and implementation of LID practices. We have experience
with Low Impact Development projects ranging from roads, subdevelopments,
porous pavement, pervious concrete and asphalt, biorentation, public works projects, native plant restoration, soil preservation and more.
- LID design for residential and commercial
development
- LID site plans, site analysis and inventory
- Water conservation
plans using limited clearing, soils management, native vegetation clusters
and low water use landscape design
- Runoff prevention and stormwater management, including dry wells,
open swales, bioretention, rain gardens and infiltration galleries
- Cost benefit analysis and feasibility studies for LID versus traditional
development
- Decentralized and On-Site Wastewater System Design
- Erosion and sediment control plans
- Soil analysis, soil infiltration testing and soil amendment plans
- Wetlands treatment and other techniques for areas
with high groundwater
- LID in roads and transportation--design
for permeable concrete, porous pavement, pervious pavers, and other low impact practices
- Construction inspection and assessments
- Maximizing plat
density using LID practices
- New development and redevelopment
guidelines for developers
- Low Impact Site Grading
- Regulatory review, suggestions and
markup of changes necessary
- Consulting and advising for municipalities
regarding local regulations
- Landscape design for new and redevelopment
projects
- Plan review and peer review of proposed designs
- Structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs)
Click here to download our printable LID brochure (PDF).
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