Local Ordinances and Green Infrastructure in Pennsylvania

Local Ordinances and Green Infrastructure in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania ranks among the top five states in the U.S. for flood-related disaster declarations since 2000, yet many communities still face challenges with effective stormwater management. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can help by reducing runoff and improving water quality—but adoption remains uneven, particularly among small and medium-sized communities.

This session will explore the factors that encourage or hinder GSI implementation across Pennsylvania, drawing on recent research from Penn State. Topics will include:

• An overview of GSI and local ordinances
• How ordinances can support—or obstruct—GSI adoption
• Findings from an analysis of ordinance impacts on GSI in Pennsylvania communities
• A discussion of drivers and barriers to GSI implementation, including audience experiences

Speakers

• Bhavik Gupta, Graduate Student, Penn State Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Christine Kirchhoff, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Law, Policy and Engineering, Penn State College of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

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