Green infrastructure projects manage stormwater naturally, improve water quality, and create vibrant community spaces. These projects reduce flooding, enhance local ecosystems, improve water quality, and add lasting environmental value for the communities we serve.
Green infrastructure uses natural processes to manage stormwater, reduce flooding, and improve the health of our communities. Instead of relying only on traditional pipes and tanks, these projects work with the environment capturing rain where it falls and putting it to good use.How these projects help:
- Reduce Flooding and Prevent Basement Backups
Rain gardens, permeable pavement, bioswales, and restored waterways soak up and slow down stormwater, helping prevent basement backups, street flooding, and sewer overflows. - Improve Water Quality
By filtering runoff through soil and vegetation, green infrastructure removes pollutants before they reach our rivers and streams, protecting the region’s drinking water sources and aquatic habitats. - Create Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods
Trees, native plantings, and community-designed green spaces add beauty, shade, and cooling, enhancing public spaces and improving air quality. - Support Local Ecosystems
Native plants and restored natural areas attract pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, helping rebuild urban ecological systems.
Across Pittsburgh, our projects bring together engineering, ecology, and community engagement to create solutions that work for the people who live and work here.
