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Stormwater Management Legislation Produces Differing Views « Conduit Street — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:27:36 +0000

[...] The regulations will require developers to use environmental site design (ESD) techniques, such as vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs, and pervious surfaces to treat stormwater runoff. MACo supports the use of ESD techniques where feasible and does not have an issue with most of the regulations. However, MACo, along with the Maryland Municipal League and the development community, has serious concerns about the impact the regulations would have on: (1) projects already “in the pipeline” , including long-term staged development projects; and (2) redevelopment and revitalization projects, which are necessary for Smart Growth. A panel of MACo and county representatives raised their concerns at a January 15 forum hosted by the Task Force on the Future of Growth and Development in Maryland. See prior Conduit Street posting. [...]

By: Environmental Matters Committee Hears Stormwater Regulations Update « Conduit Street

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:28:35 +0000

[...] of Growth and Development in Maryland Chair Jon Laria summarized the presentations made at the Growth Task Force’s January 15 Stormwater Management Forum, stating “We need a vigorous, committed, and monitored process on what effect these [...]

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