Low Impact Development and Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements: Working with Industry for Material Development and Training Offerings

Green infrastructure supports the concept of using natural ecosystems to support a healthy urban environment, specifically to preserve and enhance water, air, cultural and visual resources. Low impact development (LID) is implemented through a set of tools which support the development and enhancement of green infrastructure. Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) is an LID tool which enables a broad range of opportunities to support integrated green infrastructure goals in new and redeveloped urban environments while meeting regulatory directives and other drivers for implementation. PICP has a variety of design options for stormwater mitigation, increased infiltration, and pollutant control. It is essential for users, and potential users, of this product to fully understand PICP benefits and constraints.