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Field Tour A: Streets Paved of Green
Like many older streets in urban areas, Elm Drive and the Lakeview District Neighbourhood in south Mississauga were in need of road reconstruction. Instead of following standard practice by converting the streets into conventional curb and gutter, the City of Mississauga engaged the local community and together decided to construct a number of innovative stormwater technologies including bioretention swales, bioretention planters, and permeable pavers. These “Green Street” pilot projects will help reduce stormwater runoff and flooding risks, and improve the quality of water flowing into Lake Ontario. While on the tour, learn how the City engaged the local community, developed critical community partnerships, improved flexibility within its municipal stormwater system, monitored wet weather performance and dealt with the challenges of LID design, construction and maintenance.
Field Tour B: Take a Crash Course at the Schools of Sustainability
Visit local schools that are educating their students on sustainable development by incorporating LID on their properties. Green Glade Public School in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation and with funding from RBC Bluewater Grant developed and constructed a rain garden which collects and treats runoff from the school’s parking lot and rooftop. From the surface, the rain garden looks like any other beautiful perennial garden, however underneath the surface, highly absorbent engineered soil allows for water to drain quickly. At Adult Education Centre South in Mississauga, the front boulevard incorporates innovative stormwater controls such as permeable pavement and bioretention planters that filter and store water washing off the adjacent road. While on the tour, learn how to engage schools, students and parent groups, develop critical community partnerships, keep costs low, monitor wet weather performance and overcome the challenges of design, construction and maintenance.
Field Tour C: Protect Your Bottom Line by Reducing Your Risk with Pollution Prevention (P2)
Within the City of Mississauga three businesses have implemented innovative measures to help minimize their risk and liability while protecting the natural environment with the use of LID. They include a chemical manufacturer, a building supply company, and a commercial/industrial property management company. LID strategies implemented include soil amendments, swale enhancement, and the construction of protected buffers. In addition, a number of hard infrastructure strategies were implemented to address potential pollution threats such as spill containment sumps, spill containment pads, solvent and waste oil disposal drums. While on tour learn how to assess commercial/industrial properties for potential pollution risks, create formal partnerships, promote your projects to the surrounding community and overcome the challenges of design, construction, and maintenance.
Field Tour D: Floating Island – It’s Not an All-Inclusive Resort…
but these islands could play a critical role to reduce water temperature and help improve water quality in stormwater ponds and receiving streams. In recent years, thermal mitigation has become a critical component to stormwater management design. Unfortunately, there are few examples to learn from. Take this opportunity to tour 8000 ft2 of floating islands and learn about practical solutions for thermal mitigation . This pilot site project is intended and being monitored for reduction in stormwater pond temperatures and improvements to pond water quality. While on tour, learn how to promote and educate the local community on innovative technologies, involve community groups, monitor thermal performance, and overcome the challenges of floating island design, construction and maintenance.
Field Tour E: Living City Campus at Kortright
The Campus is home to the highest concentration of LEED buildings in Canada and is a hub for research initiatives related to renewable energy and sustainable technologies. This event will include tours of the Earth Rangers Centre (LEED Gold Certified), the Archetype Sustainable Houses (LEED Platinum Certified) and the Permeable Pavements Demonstration Project. Further Details Coming Soon
Field Tour F: Lake Simcoe LID
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Classroom Session: LID Construction, Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines
Good LID design does not necessarily mean good construction. Learn from LID construction experts about common construction errors and how they can be avoided with better planning and construction methods.
Learn from experienced professionals who have first-hand experience in the construction of LID projects. This afternoon workshop will launch the release of newly developed LID construction guidance for Ontario. This session will present case studies on common LID construction errors, proper LID construction methodology, and high-quality specifications and contracts. Among the speakers will be Jay Michels, a specialist in LID construction with 31 years of experience in construction management, erosion control, stormwater management and pollution prevention. As a senior environmental educator, Jay has conducted training for regulators, consultants and contractors across North America.
