LoginThe Metro: Metro Detroit has a lot of flooding problems. These projects can change that
Metro Detroit’s infrastructure is old. Many of the homes people live in, the streets they drive on, and the drainage systems they use were constructed many decades ago. And most of that infrastructure is considered gray — it’s made of concrete, steel, and asphalt.
That material is sturdy. But it’s less helpful for navigating extreme weather, especially flooding. The good news is that across metro Detroit, green infrastructure projects are cropping up.
What do those look like? Why do they matter? And, how can more residents create green infrastructure projects to prevent flooding, and beautify their communities?
Jim Nash is the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. He spoke with host Robyn Vincent.
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