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Permeable paving or concrete
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
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Trees properly placed around buildings reduce air conditioning needs by about 30 percent and can save 20-50 percent in energy used for heating and cooling.
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