L.I.D. Gulf Coast

We've reached a bit beyond the Mississippi Coastal region to provide a good diversity of projects that utilize a variety of Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure tools. We think you'll agree that all of the projects highlighted are relevant to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please remember we're using the terms Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure interchangeably for the purpose of this project.

It is our desire that this digital story map expand over time as a learning tool, inspiring practice and policy around Low Impact Development for the Mississippi Gulf Coast that protects our natural resources, beautifies our Cities, and provides meaningful connections between community and environment-- for all of our residents and visitors.

Each project highlighted below has been submitted by a design firm, City or property owner. Most have been completed, while some are still in planning and design. As a disclaimer, Mississippi State University has not verified the submitted projects for function or value, but rather provides this digital educational tool to prompt a dialogue that will further policies and practices that protect our natural resources and create better communities through sustainable stormwater management.

This project was paid for with federal funding from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). This document was prepared by the Mississippi State University Gulf Coast Community Design Studio using Federal funds under award GNTCP17MS0020 from the RESTORE Council. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RESTORE Council or the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.