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Sustainable Design in Public Works Projects
Dustin Wolff, AICP
May 4, 2011
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Mead & Hunt, Inc.Established in 1900Planners, engineers,
architects, scientistsHQ in Madison;
4 WI offices24 offices nationwide
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Conservation Design ForumFrequent partner
30th St Industrial Corridor, MilwaukeeUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
Leaders in ecological designOffice in IL and MI
Thank you for many photos
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About this sessionI am NOT an engineerI am NOT an environmentalist
Bridge the gap
Our focus:ZoningDesign guidelinesMunicipal infrastructure specificationsLand development regulations Implementation
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Regulations for Sustainability
View as “enabling” legislationFocus on:
Creating opportunityGood decision-makingProtecting ALL property ownersEnhancing neighborhoods and
infrastructure
Encourage and incentivize
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Zoning“…public health, safety, and
general welfare…”Allows government to regulate
private propertyPreserve/protect property and quality
of life
MAX and MINsZoning can:
Hinder desired outcomesStifle creativity
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Wind Energy
NONE
OF THIS
Wind Energy
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Wind Energy
PSC regulations and Wis Stats 66.0401Applies to units 1 MW or moreSWECS < 300kw
Not community friendlySlanted against communitiesLimits ability to regulate
Exception 66.0401(1m)(a):“…serves to protect the public health or safety.”
Capacity: 2 – 4MWHub Height: ±260’Blade Length: ±180’Total Height: ±440’Tip Speed: ±150mph
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Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (SWECS)
Refer to it as MICRO WIND?Focus on performance and safety
standardsPublic notificationLocation/Setbacks/Fall ZoneBlade length Nameplate capacity (1kw – 10kw)Noise and shadow flickerOther features (overspeed control,
electrical connections, etc.)
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Geothermal (GSHP)System type
Closed loop [horizontal/vertical/pond]Open loop
Aquifer issuesUSEPA and WDNR regulations on
underground injection control (UIC)
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Geothermal (GSHP)
System sitingPermitsProper setbacks
Avoid wells and septic systemsConstruction practices
Extensive WNDR coordinationReference State regulationsWDNR has staff w/ expertiseEnsures consistency
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Solar Energy Systems (SES)
Communities may require a permit
Be aware of “access rights” StatutesFuture development that impacts a solar
receptor Tree trimming on neighboring property
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Surface Regulations
Communities require paved surfacesSurface area of most cities
Roof 25%Pavement 35%
Combat requirementsPavement requirementsMAX lot coverageMIN greenspace
7 – 10 acres of parking
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Site Lighting“Dark Sky” requirementsSpecify lamp
Metal-halide vs. HPS/LPS LED
Specify wattageRequire photometric plan
No spillageUniformity ratio (4:1)Avoid hotspots (>10 fc)Average 2.4 fc for non-res
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Surface RegulationsPermeable surfaces
Interlocking PaversConcreteAsphalt
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Parking and Landscaping
Encourage shared parkingRequire landscape areas/islands
Combat heat island effectBio-retention opportunitiesNative and salt tolerant plantings
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Development and Land Divisions
Street SpecificationsWater managementUtilities
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Roadways/Design SpecsTypical width• How is it determined? • Fire Department?
Urban vs. RuralPavement and subsurface
Specific base course aggregateMay specify MAX recycled material
DrainageTraditional? Integrated in ROW?
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Excessive widthNo separation of
bike/ped from traffic
Typical Section
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Alternative Typical Section
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Alternative Typical Section
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Break from the conventional
Stormwater Management
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Stormwater Management
New is not so new anymoreRain GardensBioretention
What is allowed in the ROW?
Maintenance?Do you have a spec?
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Stormwater Management
Infiltration
Bioswale
Bioretention
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Subdivision Development
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Subdivision DevelopmentEvaluate ALL resources
Ag lands and recreation opportunities
Surface water, woodlands, wetlands
Critical species habitats and viewsheds
Develop preservation prioritiesAcquisition vs. management
Use as a GROWTH MANAGEMENT TOOL
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Subdivision Development
Evaluate ecological featuresAllow density transfer
• Give bonuses• Think perpetuity
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Subdivision Development
Mixed usePedestrian
densityLife-cycle
housingPublic
spacesMulti-
modal
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How to make this happen?Political will and leadershipDepartment head buy-in
Include public safety
Get your ducks in a row“Smart Growth” PlanSustainability PlanStrategic PlanMunicipal Code
Educate and Encourage, not dictateIncrementalism
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Immediate Action Items
BE THE LEADERReview planning, zoning, ordinance, and
code requirements Reduce obstacles to sustainable business
practices Offer incentives to encourage sustainability
Review policies/practices by departmentAssess incentives for (re)development
TIF districts
Create revolving loan fund for sustainable improvements (businesses)