High Performance Infrastructure Guidelines: Best Practices for the Public Right-of-way

Author(s):

New York City Department of Design and Construction

Organization:

New York City Department of Design and Construction

Publisher/Date:

New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City, 2005

Rating:

Abstract:

Produced in partnership with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), this detailed handbook describes practices for creating sustainable city streets, sidewalks, utilities, and urban landscaping. Following the acclaimed High Performance Building Guidelines, this sister publication launches a new era in the design and construction of public infrastructure.

Part 1 focuses on the overall benefits and precedents for building high-performance infrastructure. Part 2 describes current process in the City of New York and outlines near- and long-term performance objectives. Part 3 specifies best practices (BMPs) for sustainable construction in the public right-of-way.

Part 1 focuses on the overall benefits and precedents for building high-performance infrastructure. Part 2 describes current process in the City of New York and outlines near- and long-term performance objectives. Part 3 specifies best practices (BMPs) for sustainable construction in the public right-of-way.

Topics include:

• Site assessment
• Streetscape
• Pavement
• Utility
• Stormwater Management
• Landscape
• Construction Practices

A detailed index makes this handbook an invaluable reference for professionals in both the public and private sectors.

Link:

High Performance Infrastructure Guidelines Best Practices for the Public Right-of-way (http://designtrust.org/publications/publication_03hpig.html)

Table of Contents?

Yes

Material Type:

Guidelines

Key Document?

Categories:

Local Regulations, Guidelines; Concepts & Schematic Design

Keywords:

Pedestrian Design, Construction Guidelines

Record Last Updated:

July 2006