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Benefits: Heat Dissipation

Reduces urban heat island effect for a healthier and more comfortable outdoor environment. The following sustainable strategies result in this benefit.

Integrated design process

EHILMNPSTW
Initial Cost Premium: 
0-$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Maintenance Considerations: 
Should result in a better system design and easier maintenance.
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Green Communities planning grant

Native landscaping

HSTW
Initial Cost Premium: 
0-$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Easy
Maintenance Considerations: 
Low maintenance.

Permeable paving or concrete

HSTW
Initial Cost Premium: 
$$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Maintenance Considerations: 
Varies with technology, low to moderate.
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Reduced design/build cost of engineered curb and gutter drainage systems

Vegetative roof

HSTW
Initial Cost Premium: 
$$$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Moderate for new construction; difficult for Rehab
Maintenance Considerations: 
Routine inspection and maintenance; minimal for extensive roofs, moderate for intensive roofs.
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