Green streets improve Oakland’s watersheds by cleaning and slowing runoff from roadways, sidewalks and building surfaces before it enters creeks and the San Francisco Bay. The following resources will help you incorporate green infrastructure into your project:
City of Oakland Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan
Guides
City of Oakland Green Infrastructure Guide Version 1.0 - Design guidance for green stormwater infrastructure projects on City-owned properties.
Green Streets Guide – Design guidance for incorporating green stormwater infrastructure into streetscape improvement projects.
C.3 Technical Guidance Manual – How to meet Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure requirements
Additional Resources
Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program Green Infrastructure