GSI Around the Country

This Campfire discussion will call 4-6 consultants from various parts of the country who are experts in the GSI design and implementation space to answer and discuss a series of strategic hot button topic questions about GSI. Questions covering design, funding, implementation, maintenance and key lessons learned in city scale GSI will be covered.

The panel will comprise of industry known experts from a different geographies to share their expertise and knowledge. The intent of the panel format would be to appeal all stakeholders in the GSI space. The session would start with 5 minute introductions from each of the panelists covering 1) who they are 2) who they work for 3) their primary function and role 4) a short summary of the cities and projects they have been involved in.

Following introductions the MC / Host - Me (Rob Woodman) will ask specific pre-planned questions including but not limited to - typical design challenges and popular best management practices, collaboration between design team members, the role of landscape architects and plant selection, a discussion on experiences with permeable surfaces, oversight during construction, maintenance habits, budgets and data capture, standardization of details and manuals for GSI.

The hope is that this panel will provide a well rounded view of GSI from around the country and provide insights and lessons learned that can be brought back to the local regions of the attendees and hopefully support the planning process and strategy around BMP selection and funding for maintenance of the systems for optimal performance and impact.