Municipalities in Pennsylvania have been fully immersed in their stormwater regulations and requirements since PADEP rolled them out in 2003. Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development has become part of our day-to-day discussions in land development and planning practices. However, another aspect to consider is how art can address a range of planning goals and objectives related to green infrastructure and create a higher impact on important projects.
From simple projects like storm drain art to larger projects that impact whole parking lots, art can be utilized to turn stormwater runoff into an asset and educational opportunity for those utilizing the space. According to the artful rainwater design website, “For a design to be truly sustainable, people have to love it.” Stormwater art projects provide a path for rainwater to be controlled while improving people’s connection to nature and the environment.
Check out some examples of stormwater art projects.
Storm Drain Design, York City |
Rain Barrel, Susquehanna Township School District |
Popup Educational Art, Lancaster Conservancy |
Cistern Wrap, Coda Worx |
Artful Rainwater Design Projects, Penn State | |
