Greening America's Communities

The focus for this requirement will be on green infrastructure for heat island mitigation as well as water quality benefits. Sustainable design strategies might include, but are not limited to: • Aesthetically and functionally valuable landscape architecture designs for green infrastructure that result in both community and water quality benefits, as well as heat island mitigation. • ‘Green and complete streets’ designs that serve all modes of transportation safely and effectively, including automobiles, pedestrians, bikes, and public transportation; while also addressing stormwater runoff and heat island effects. • Transit-oriented, brownfield, infill and corridor redevelopment principles that improve walkability, bicycle access and economic revitalization. • Planning, design and development strategies for better climate change adaptation and resiliency. This assistance will help four communities advance sustainable design strategies. The four communities include: Birmingham, Alabama; Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho; and Mountain View Community, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

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Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting Preparation, Soil Preparation, Landscape Grading.