Description: This session will present the development of a stormwater strategy for the Grasslyn Manor area of Sherman Park, Milwaukee. Residents have experienced persistent stormwater concerns; in partnership with firm Greenprint Partners, a group of engaged residents formed an Advisory Group to share their stories and concerns; they interviewed fellow residents verifying their experiences. Residents identified and explored potential solutions to stormwater issues. In collaboration with Greenprint, MMSD, and DPW, they hope to reinforce their hopes for a dry neighborhood in Grasslyn Manor. Hear the local community, how they engaged their neighbors, identified an action plan, and got to work to advance some early wins.

• Key takeaways and lessons learned from residents in this community-driven stormwater planning process.
• Which stormwater solution strategies were prioritized by the community and why.
• How this strategy is being leveraged to bring additional opportunities to Grasslyn Manor.

Presenters: Sydney VanKuren, Director, Planning, Greenprint Partners, and Steve O’Connell, Resident Leader, Grasslyn Manor

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

We invite wastewater personnel from large, medium, small, urban, suburban, small and tribal systems; planners, architects, consultants, engineers, designers, managers and board members, elected officials, community leaders, policy experts, hydrologists, scientists, nonprofit and advocacy group representatives, construction professionals, grant writers, financial officers, and anyone interested in collaborative watershed management solutions.

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