What is the role of green infrastructure within stormwater management? This is an important question — and one that Sahil Sharma, stormwater engineer and founder of strmwtr inc, thoughtfully discusses in his recent chat with DeepRoot content manager Jacob Westlin.

Below are some of his insightful themes and quotes — but be sure to check out the entire video for his full analysis of stormwater and green infrastructure.

Working with Nature, Not Against it

“Green infrastructure has a really unique role, because it’s a part of what we’re trying to emulate.”

Building Resiliency and Sustainability

“Nature is naturally really resilient — that can be mapped in a design philosophy.”

Added Benefits of Going Green

“The social and environmental benefits are tough to measure, but when those are considered, green infrastructure knocks it out of the park.”

Multidisciplinary Wins

“The best solutions add those secondary benefits: park spaces, environmental stewardship, wetlands, trees, etc.”

Collaboration as a Catalyst

“It doesn’t have to be all one track. That’s what I love about city building: a win for some person overlaps with a win for you or your discipline.”

Be sure to check out Sahil Sharma on LinkedIn and visit his company website: strmwtr.com.