Helena Greening America's Capital's Report Released

This report is the product of a series of design charrettes held in February 2013. It offers improvements for green infrastructure such as bike lanes, street trees, and bioswales and rain gardens to manage runoff. These alternatives have potential to stimulate economic growth(street trees and a more enjoyable pedestrian realm), save money buy utilizing natural systems instead of more expensive grey infrastructure, improve public safety, and protect natural resources. The report may be accessed on the EPA's website by clicking the link below
http://www.epa.gov/dced/greencapitals.htm