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Benefits of Low Impact Development
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- Effective at reducing amount of storm water pollutants
- Flexible to fit the demands of each site
- Adds value to the landscape and aesthetics of the site
- Manages storm water closer to the source and includes multi-functional landscape features such as rain gardens, swales, and conservation areas
- Mimics drainage functions and maintains the ecological/biological integrity of streams
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Rain garden at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville
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Rain garden absorbs parking lot runoff at Northlake Mall
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