In 2015, the San Antonio River Authority (SARA), in collaboration with other local organizations, developed a method for calculating and tracking Development with Low Environmental Impact (LID). LID is a sustainable land planning and design approach that manages stormwater on site. It is a set of tools specifically created to mitigate the pollutants and other unhealthy components of stormwater runoff. These tools include rain gardens, stormwater harvesting cisterns, and permeable pavement. SARA offers a guide for developers in creating LID projects.
Increase the number of projects that meet the UDC standards of LID incentives by 150% (50 by 2030)
| Year | Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -- | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 15 | |
| 2019 | 20 | |
| 2020 | 25 | |
| 2021 | 30 | |
| 2022 | 35 |
Projects That Meet the UDC Standards of LID Incentives
San Antonio River Authority (SARA)
Low Impact Development (LID) supports improved storm-water management and reduced localized flooding.
