WHO BENEFITS AND HOW?

1. Environment
   LID helps to protect and restore the natural environment by reducing the amount of stormwater runoff that can harm ecosystems. By promoting the infiltration of water into the ground, LID helps recharge groundwater supplies, supports local plant and animal life, and improves water quality in nearby streams and rivers.
   
   
2. Public
   The public benefits from improved air and water quality, reduced flooding, and more green spaces. LID also fosters a stronger sense of community by integrating sustainable features into neighborhoods and urban spaces.
   
   
3. Municipalities/Government
   Municipalities benefit from reduced infrastructure costs, as LID practices reduce the need for expensive stormwater systems. Similarly, these practices help reduce system-wide municipal infrastructure and utility maintenance costs. Additionally, LID can help cities comply with environmental regulations and contribute to sustainability goals, enhancing the city's reputation as an environmentally responsible area.
   
   
4. Developers
   Developers can realize cost savings and gain a competitive edge by incorporating LID into their projects. In the long term, LID can lead to reduced maintenance costs, fewer flooding-related expenses, and increased marketability of developments. Specific advantages include:
   • Reduce land clearing and grading
   • Increase quality of building lots and project marketability
   • Increase number of units due to less land needed for detention ponds
   • Reduce infrastructure costs (stormwater conveyance and treatment systems, roads, streets, and curbs and gutters)
   • Preserve or create natural amenities that can increase property values
   
   
   
5. Property Owners
   Property owners benefit from lower water bills, reduced flood risks, and enhanced property values. LID strategies such as rain gardens and cisterns can help property owners conserve water and create more attractive landscapes that are better suited to the local environment.