Welcome to this week’s edition of the “Our Future Water” newsletter. This issue explores how cities are financing green infrastructure for sustainable water management. As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly strained, innovative financial models and public funding are essential for implementing large-scale green infrastructure projects. Discover how Environmental Impact Bonds (EIBs) and public funding mechanisms are helping cities manage stormwater, reduce flood risks, and create resilient urban environments.
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Financing Green Infrastructure with Environmental Impact Bonds
EIBs are innovative tools for funding green infrastructure projects that improve stormwater management, reduce pollution, and enhance urban resilience. These bonds tie financial returns to measurable environmental outcomes, incentivizing investors, and municipalities to ensure the project’s success. By sharing the risks and rewards, EIBs create a performance-based framework for financing infrastructure that delivers tangible environmental benefits.
EIBs fund green solutions like permeable pavements, rain gardens, and bioretention systems, which help cities manage stormwater more efficiently. By implementing these nature-based infrastructure projects, cities can reduce the pressure on aging sewer systems, improve water quality, and enhance urban spaces for communities.
Read the full article by Robert C. Brears to learn how the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority utilized an EIB to finance green infrastructure that mitigates stormwater runoff in Rock Creek. Discover how performance-based financing is critical in achieving sustainable water management goals.
Public Funding for Green Infrastructure: A Path to Resilient Water Management
Public funding remains crucial in supporting large-scale green infrastructure projects for water management. Governments and local authorities provide essential financial resources to develop sustainable solutions for stormwater management, water conservation, and urban flooding. These public investments are often complemented by grant programs and tax incentives to encourage the adoption of green infrastructure practices.
Public funding is typically directed towards infrastructure projects like green roofs, permeable pavements, and urban parks that absorb and filter stormwater, reducing the risk of flooding and improving water quality. By investing in green infrastructure, governments help build cities more resilient to climate impacts while promoting sustainability and ecological balance.
Read the full article by Robert C. Brears to explore how the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program supports large properties in managing stormwater. Discover how public funding enables cities to implement sustainable water management systems that enhance community well-being and environmental resilience.
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