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1	Stormwater Management for Traditional Neighborhoods Frank X. Browne, Ph.D., P.E. F. X. Browne, Inc Lansdale, Pennsylvania
2	Why Is It Harder To Meet Stormwater Regulations in Urban Areas? Limited Land Area conflicts with Need to Manage Stormwater Flow, Volume and Quality Need Detention Need Infiltration Need Water Quality Treatment
3	How Can We Meet Stormwater Regulations in Urban Areas? Be Creative Use Innovative Stormwater Controls Rain Gardens (bioretention areas) Green Roofs Underground Storage Cisterns Planters Porous Pavement
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11	How Do We Resolve Conflict Where Developable Land = Recharge Land? Basic Concept: Develop on poor soils Recharge on good soils Integrate Stormwater Management into Site Design Open space Vegetation
12	How to Reconcile Resident’s Desire for Usability and Beauty of Open Space and Stormwater Management Needs? Not a Conflict Good Stormwater Design Integrates Open space Usability Beauty
13	Can We Use Underground “Pipes” in Urban Areas for Infiltration? Depends on Soil Infiltration Rate Not Depth There Are Many Storage-Infiltration Options Under Sidewalks Under Parking Lots Under Streets