Green infrastructure technologies manage stormwater by mimicking natural processes that slow and absorb runoff. Below are links to resources that define green infrastructure concepts, design resources, and opportunities. Here is an introduction to the GSI Manual and Tools
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The Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Story Map explains what happens to stormwater after it falls from the sky, and why green stormwater infrastructure is an integral part of the cities of tomorrow. Features of the story map also include a watershed look-up map and a tour of highlighted GSI projects built by the City.
View the Story Map here
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The Kansas City, Missouri Green Stormwater Infrastructure Manual (GSI Manual) covers how to implement green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) from the conceptual design phase, through detailed design, construction, initial establishment, and long-term maintenance. The GSI Manual takes a “design component” based approach, breaking GSI down to the features that work together to promote the overall stormwater and water quality function of the practice. The manual provides “how to use” instructions, design guidelines, detail templates, construction specifications, and maintenance activities for the GSI components.
KCMO GSI Manual This is the August 2018 version referenced in City Resolution #190760.
KCMO GSI Manual Tutorial Video
GSI Site Activity Plan
Editable GSI Specifications
Editable GSI Specifications Tutorial Video
Editable GSI Construction Details
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Smart Sewer Adaptive Management Plan including Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) opportunities. Areas of opportunity for GSI are identified for the watersheds in the combined sewer system area of Kansas City.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Opportunities Watershed Summaries This is the July 2018 version referenced in City Resolution #190760.