Conventional street design dominates large expanses of our urban landscapes, providing corridors for vehicle movement and above- and below-ground space for utilities. Green Street design, a new take on urban street design, takes a complete view of the street, seeing stormwater as a resource, universal mobility as a priority, and local plants as co-engineers of a complex built environment. It reimagines a singular street design that efficiently prioritizes multiple uses and recognizes the unique value of shared spaces.
This Guide includes:
- Planning considerations to advance Green Street design along streets and in parking lots.
- Guidelines for selecting the appropriate application for the right site.
- Implementation and maintenance strategies that make Green Street design more achievable.
- Examples of Green Streets throughout the state, highlighting their successes and challenges.
Download the complete Vermont Green Streets Guide
This Guide is intended as a springboard for action; as such, it can be read in its entirety or in sections as needed. It describes a linear process of Green Street design and build, from envisioning, to planning, to design, to maintenance, and to monitoring.
Section 1: Introduction to the Vermont Green Streets Guide
Section 2: The Benefits of Green Streets
Section 3: Planning for Green Streets and Parking Lots