Develop a Green Infrastructure & Landscaping Master Plan

This initiative proposes to develop a comprehensive Green Infrastructure and Landscape Master Plan for the University of Arizona, building on the existing groundwork from the 2009 Surface Water Master Plan. Although the university has significant ongoing research and educational efforts focused on green infrastructure, it currently lacks a unified plan. By integrating these initiatives campus-wide, the university can establish leadership in sustainability. The plan will prioritize stormwater management, define funding mechanisms, and coordinate implementation efforts across departments to enhance the campus landscape's resilience and sustainability. Actionable items include:

• Develop a comprehensive Green Infrastructure and Landscape Master Plan for the University of Arizona, focusing on integrating green infrastructure principles across the campus to manage stormwater effectively.
• Establish a centralized decision-making entity or process to oversee the implementation of the Green Infrastructure Master Plan, defining responsibilities and performance goals for existing and proposed green infrastructure.
• Evaluate and modify existing campus landscapes to incorporate native or regionally adapted vegetation that supports stormwater infiltration and reduces water consumption.
• Implement rooftop water harvesting systems on a district level to collect and utilize rainwater for campus irrigation and operational needs, aiming to reduce reliance on potable and reclaimed water.
• Assess and repurpose existing large underground stormwater tanks to serve as multi-functional reservoirs for storing harvested water and mitigating stormwater runoff, enhancing campus sustainability and resilience.