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==Making it happen: Approaches to getting LID into parks===
==Making it happen: Approaches to getting LID into parks==
The scale of your LID project will largely determine how you will proceed. This guide provides two tiers of LID park retrofit projects. You can usually complete small-scale LID projects with in-house expertise and resources. Large-scale projects will require external support from consultants and contractors.
The scale of your LID project will largely determine how you will proceed. This guide provides two tiers of LID park retrofit projects. You can usually complete small-scale LID projects with in-house expertise and resources. Large-scale projects will require external support from consultants and contractors.


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===Large-scale projects===
===Large-scale projects===
[[File:Example5.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|When installing new parks equipment, consider whether the LID practices can be integrated into the design. Here a
[[File:Example5.jpg|thumb|When installing new parks equipment, consider whether the LID practices can be integrated into the design. Here a bioswale has been built into the landscape between a playground and sidewalk. (Source: CVC)]]
bioswale has been built into the landscape between a playground and sidewalk. (Source: CVC)]]
 
Large-scale projects require significantly more effort, budget, and staff than small-scale projects. Large-scale LID projects include:
Large-scale projects require significantly more effort, budget, and staff than small-scale projects. Large-scale LID projects include:
* Bioretention
* Bioretention

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