SitemapFresh Coast Communities and The Colony Youngstown are hosting over a dozen workshops from March to July across Youngstown to educate residents about nature-based approaches to manage stormwater, called “green infrastructure” and gather community input to prioritize designs and location.
The public input will inform Fresh Coast’s city-wide green infrastructure development plans which will be presented to Youngstown City Council for selection and approval later in 2018.
“We want to make sure these plans reflect the wisdom, vision, and priorities of Youngstown residents,” said April Mendez, president of Fresh Coast Communities. “We’ve been inspired by individuals stepping up to join our Youngstown Green Infrastructure Action Team and by the level of local engagement.” To read the full story from The Business Journal, click here.