River Friendly Neighborhoods
Designed to protect water quality and the Truckee River
A River-Friendly Neighborhood is created through collaboration between developers, cities, HOAs and homeowners. It’s benefits include:
Preserving local waterways, wetlands, and open spaces
Incorporating design strategies that mimic nature to infiltrate stormwater and reduce pollutants
Providing streetscapes that balance needs for pedestrians, bicycles, and cars
Reducing the heat island effect with streetside trees and vegetation
Improving the community’s aesthetics and property values by adding trees and landscaping
Elements of a River-Friendly Neighborhood
1
Street network laid out to minimize impervious surfaces and maintain open space and existing wetlands and waterways
2
On-street parking stalls with permeable paving to reduce runoff *
3
Efficient irrigation for trees, shrubs, and perennials (no spray irrigation within 3' of paved surfaces) *
4
Rain garden with overflow infiltrates stormwater and removes pollutants that flow from the street *
5
Water-wise plants in a buffer strip next to sidewalk prevent sprinkler runoff
6
River-Friendly Yards conserve water, reduce runoff, and provide useable space for people
7
Sidewalks provide pedestrian access and ensure a walkable neighborhood
8
Tree box filter infiltrates stormwater and removes pollutants *
9
Street trees provide shade and filter stormwater in rain gardens and tree box filters
10
Driveways with permeable paving to reduce runoff *
* All Low Impact Development Strategies shall be designed and installed per the Truckee Meadows Structural Controls Design and Low Impact Development Manual