Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
Nature-Based Solutions Case Study
Catalyzing Investment and Building Capacity in Las Cruces
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Planning with extreme weather thresholds catalyzes a $400,000 green infrastructure investment in a historically underserved neighborhood in Las Cruces, New Mexico. City staff partnered with NOAA and nonprofit organizations for a local resilience project that includes a demonstration rainwater harvesting facility and a green infrastructure assessment of the neighborhood. It aimed to lessen the impact of extreme heat events through additional vegetation and reduce the impacts of flash flooding through expanded us of green stormwater infrastructure, such as curb cuts, bioswales, and pervious pavement. The project was funded by NOAA Community Development Block Grant along with city capital improvement funding.
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Case study originally found at: https://toolkit.climate.gov/case-studies/catalyzing-investment-and-building-capacity-las-cruces