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LID/Rainwater in Context CNU Cascadia Tour

South Lake Union Discovery Center
Seattle, WA

Low Impact Development, or LID, is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional stormwater management practices that emphasizes the use of landscaping and site design to reduce runoff and protect water quality.

CNU Cascadia invites you to attend a guided walking tour of development projects located in Seattle's South Lake Union and Belltown neighborhoods that incorporate LID strategies. Strategies to be discussed include bioretention/rain gardens, cisterns and rain barrels, green roofs, porous pavement and bioswales. Other sustainable development activities, including the LEED for Neighborhood Development program, will also be discussed. Following the tour, attendees are invited to meet for informal post-tour discussion at Caffe Bella (2621 5th Ave).

CNU Cascadia is a regional chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) that works to promote sustainable urbanism through education, networking, and outreach activities in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. CNU Cascadia advocates conservation, preservation, sustainable development and redevelopment actions in the Cascadia region which support neighborhoods and communities to be diverse, pedestrian oriented, accessible, vibrant and environmentally responsible.

Note: Tour attendance is limited to 20 individuals; advanced registration through Brown Paper Tickets is required. This will be a walking tour requiring standing and walking for two hours and will be held regardless of the weather. Weather-appropriate attire and comfortable shoes are recommended.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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