Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure projects are defined as new designs for streets, sidewalks or other paved areas that, when replaced utilizing permeable materials and drought tolerant plants, will capture, clean and/or infiltrate rain water. Converting Los Angeles’ paved areas from gray to green will reap the following benefits:
- Cleaner rivers, creeks, lakes and beaches
- Recharged groundwater supplies
- Increased vegetation cools communities
- Designs beautify neighborhoods
For more information about the City of Los Angeles Green Infrastructure Program, please visit EnvironmentLA.
*Photo courtesy of Haan-Fawn Chau
