Green Infrastructure on Campus: New Approaches to Stormwater Management Challenges
Michael Gridley
Abstract:
Green Infrastructure refers to the development of systems that mimic natural processes to infiltrate,
evaporate, and/or reuse stormwater. This presentation will introduce green infrastructure practices
such as rain gardens, green roofs, and permeable pavements for management of stormwater.
Considerations for design, construction, and maintenance will be discussed. Case studies of projects
involving G.I. practices such as vegetative roofs, rainwater catchment systems, bioretention facilities,
and other practices will be shared. The presentation will also introduce resources available to estimate
capital, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle costs of green infrastructure practices.
Bio:
Mike Gridley is the Senior Landscape Architect in C&S’s Planning Group. He has 14 years of experience in
the field of landscape architecture, with a focus on sustainable site design. His responsibilities include
project management, landscape architectural design, visualization, rendering, and construction
administration. His project experience includes green infrastructure design, parks and trails,
streetscapes, commercial and institutional site development and master planning. Mike has also served
as Visiting Instructor of Landscape Architecture at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry, where he has taught in the undergraduate design studio. In addition to being a licensed
landscape architect in the state of New York, Mike also holds CLARB certification, is a LEED Accredited
Professional, and an accredited Green Roof Professional.