According to the US EPA, green infrastructure is a cost-effective, resilient approach to managing wet weather impacts that provides many community benefits. While single-purpose gray stormwater infrastructure (conventional piped drainage and water treatment systems) is designed to move urban stormwater away from the built environment, green infrastructure reduces and treats stormwater at its source while delivering environmental, social, and economic benefits. 

Purdue Campus Planning and Sustainability (CP&S) launched a Physical Facilities Sustainability Master Plan in April 2020. It includes the following categories: energy, water, materials/waste, buildings and ground.  The goal is to have a comprehensive approach to sustainability on campus through strategic initiatives, innovative projects, and a long-term vision.

Under the guidance of Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc., the objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study of green infrastructure design at Purdue.  Following sustainability goals set by the university, identify potential sites for green infrastructure and create a cost analysis for your alternatives.  Coordination with Purdue personnel may be needed.  All applicable federal, state, and local requirements should be considered throughout the design process.