GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCE GUIDE | 17 BEST PRACTICES SITE DESIGN Involve a Multi-Disciplinary Team ARCHITECT ENGINEER COMMUNITY MEMBER PARKS DEPARTMENT Listen to and Empower the Community Communicate the Benefits Rain Garden Support Public Health Dialogue sessions, public meetings, visioning sessions, and engaging the community in the design is an important element in improving beneficial environmental and social outcomes in underserved communities. (APA, 2007a; APA, 2007b). Establish a Demonstration Project Design for Equity and Inclusivity “Biddable” and “Buildable” Designs Plan for Connectivity and Accessibility The design phase should involve a multi-disciplinary team in a participatory process to identify community needs and develop a well-informed, community supported vision for the project. The multiple benefits green infrastructure can provide to the community can be highlighted and communicated to the community through continued and meaningful engagement and demonstration projects. These steps will lead to a detailed plan that can be actualized and that considers equitable access to the site, both which are critical to a successful project. 55, 56
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