| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.91 |
| Liaison | Andy Mitchell |
| Submission Date | July 17, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois Chicago
OP-23: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Cynthia
Klein-Banai Associate Chancellor for Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
UIC incorporates green infrastructure in new construction to achieve LEED Gold certification. The campus was in a demonstrate and analyze phase with regard to green infrastructure (GI) from 2010-2017 with a number of pilot projects that resulted in 4 acres of GI reducing runoff by 4.2 million gallons/year. It includes permeable pavers and concrete, rain gardens, green roof, and a cistern. Much of this work has been complemented by faculty research on the performance of the GI. We have moved into Phase 2: Expand and Standardize GI. It is currently being integrated into building standards.
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
UIC won the EPA Rainworks competition for Urban Transformations - A Phased Approach to Green Infrastructure Implementation at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2014. This plan served as the template for a v2.0 that was the result of visioning workshops, student research, and the CCSE Grounds Subcommittee work. The draft plan awaits final approval but is available on the website.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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