Casually mention the term “green infrastructure” in a discussion, and it’s likely that every participant will conjure a different picture of what those words mean. But for planners devoted to its principles based on restoring natural processes in the built environment, the term is generating a lot of enthusiasm. By mimicking natural systems and using vegetation and soil instead of relying solely on concrete systems to facilitate drainage, green infrastructure offers communities affordable, scalable solutions to storm water management and chronic flooding problems. These can range from large-scale regional interventions to small installations on residential and commercial lots.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s life has been a rich tapestry  of leadership and public service, from her early leadership role with the Girl Scouts, to her time in student government, and on to her service to the people of Baton Rouge as an elected official.