Sensible Tools Handbook Workshop II: Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure

This is the second workshop in the Sensible Tools Handbook series hosted by Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), in partnership with Purdue Extension/Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Learn and apply tools for reviewing projects and planning the future development of your community.

Tuesday April 22, 4:30 pm CT - 7:00 pm CT

• Participants will learn about nature-based stormwater management solutions incorporating Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development.
• Participants will understand how to use community planning to influence the implementation of Green Infrastructure.
• Participants will learn to assess planning and zoning ordinances for opportunities to apply green infrastructure and Low Impact Development.
• Participants will learn how to apply NIRPC tools to plan for or review site plans for green infrastructure.

The workshop is free but seats are limited, so registration is required. Use the registration link, call 219-292-7410 or email fbaum@nirpc.org to reserve a seat.

Who should attend?
City/ town/ county planners
Elected officials / Boards of Zoning appeals members
Developers and builders/ Interested citizens
Legal professionals specializing in land use law
Sustainability Commissioners/ Committee members

View the event flyer below for more information.