Better site design

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003078",
  "term": "Better site design",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Better Site Design",
  "definition": "An approach to residential and commercial development that, when properly conducted, can simultaneously reduce pollutant loads, conserve natural areas, save money, and increase property values.In principal, Better Site Design promotes three main goals for new development sites: (1) to reduce the amount of impervious cover, (2) to increase the amount of natural lands set aside for conservation, and (3) to better integrate stormwater treatment systems on-site. Planners can begin to meet these goals by using Green Infrastructure techniques like green roofs, rain gardens, and vegetated swales to manage stormwater runoff and increase the amount of local green space. Reducing the overall scale of streets, driveways, setbacks, parking spaces, and lot sizes are also effective methods of reducing impervious cover and are in keeping with Better Site Design standards.",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Green Infrastructure Glossary; Green Infrastructure: Glossary of Commonly Used Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/better-site-design/"
}