TOWN OF EDMONSTON, MARYLAND
Mayor Ortiz Receives Award at the Green Highways Partnership Forum
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According to Dominique Lueckenhoff, Associate Director, Water Protection Division, EPA Region 3 and the Annual Leadership Forum’s host; this recognition award was presented to Edmonston for its “…proactive effort to establish and implement policies and practices designed to mitigate and improve water quality standards through the implementation of its green streets program. Specifically, for incorporation of low impact development and best management practices, as well as the inclusion of, green infrastructure measures for urban storm water management, and for the overall positive impact the program was making on the physical, social and economic environments. Particularly the jobs creation aspect of the initiative. All-in all, it is a program that is going beyond compliance.”
During the award presentation, Jon Capacasa, Director, Water Protection Division for EPA’s Region 3, highlighted the value that the Edmonston pilot project was bringing to “…reducing stormwater pollution while simultaneously reducing the burden and demand on existing infrastructure. Noting that the practices to date have been shown to enhance both the quality of water and the quality of life by brining aspects of the natural environment into inhabited space. Mr. Capacasa praised the pilot projects creative use of trees to provide shade and act as wind breaks and noise barriers, and improve air quality. He also highlighted how the project was incorporating bio-swales, pervious pavements, green roofs and recycled materials including, the beneficial reuse of industrial by-products and clean energy street-lighting…” as other examples of the Edmonston green streets design initiative. reen streets design initiative.
The Green Highways Partnership (GHP) serves as the voluntary public-private collaborative that advances environmental stewardship in transportation planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance while balancing economic and social objectives.
The Green Highways Partnership is a revolutionary approach to achieving sustainable transportation infrastructure and improved environmental compliance, protection, and preservation. The approach provides for predictable pathways to streamline the delivery of transportation projects through incentives and recognition including, innovative market based solutions-a unique “silo-smashing” initiative. The Green Highways Partnership (GHP) is focused on effective, green transportation partnering, innovation and collaboration.
