This powerpoint presentation begins by presenting the Mayor of Chicago's water agenda for the City of Chicago that includes: water conservation;
water quality;
managing storm water;
outreach and education. Topics covered include: Challenges to
Implementing Green
Initiatives; Chicago Department of Water Management (CDWM) Internal Green
Programs; City of Chicago water supply area; Chicago Sewer -
Wet Weather Operation; and, tunnel and reservoir plan. Storm water management initiatives include:
City Storm water Ordinance,
Performance Based;
Best Management Practices (BMPs),
Green/Sustainable. Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED™)(United States Green Building
Council):
reducing water consumption indoors and
outdoors;
minimizing energy consumption;
using recycled building materials whenever
possible;
planting green roofs or materials that reduce
heat absorption;
using healthier cleaning methods; and,
maintaining good air quality and maximizing
interior daylight. CDWM Internal Green
Programs include:
promotion of stormwater BMP's;
reducing water losses in distribution
system; and,
implementing LEED. Includes figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 6.8 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 30 |
| Published : | 06/01/2007 |
