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When LID retrofits are worked into other construction projects, such as parking lot repaving, or grading or drainage improvements, there can be substantial cost savings. Whether big or small, every municipality, school and place of worship spends relatively large sums of money and substantial time planning for major capital projects. This includes redevelopment of public buildings and spaces. Many communities which have undertaken retrofits recognize that even if a relatively small portion of the project funds goes towards LID retrofits, they can retrofit large impervious surfaces and avoid new stormwater management infrastructure projects.
When LID retrofits are worked into other construction projects, such as parking lot repaving, or grading or drainage improvements, there can be substantial cost savings. Whether big or small, every municipality, school and place of worship spends relatively large sums of money and substantial time planning for major capital projects. This includes redevelopment of public buildings and spaces. Many communities which have undertaken retrofits recognize that even if a relatively small portion of the project funds goes towards LID retrofits, they can retrofit large impervious surfaces and avoid new stormwater management infrastructure projects.


Municipal facility rehabilitation is typically forecast well in advance of the project. Parking lot paving is typically worked into municipal budgets based on expected life cycle and observed wear. As such, funds may be set aside prior to the project planning phases. Long-term forecast budgets may also be available for site revitalization or expansion. These budget forecasts provide opportunities to compare the capital and life-cycle costs and benefits of the conventional construction project and LID retrofit.
Municipal facility rehabilitation is typically forecast well in advance of the project. Parking lot paving is typically worked into municipal budgets based on expected life cycle and observed wear. As such, funds may be set aside prior to the project planning phases. Long-term forecast budgets may also be available for site revitalization or expansion. These budget forecasts provide opportunities to compare the capital and life-cycle costs and benefits of conventional construction projects against LID retrofits.


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