High Performance Infrastructure Guidelines: Best Practices for the Public Right-of-Way

Produced by the Design Trust for Public Space in partnership with the New York City Department of Design and Construction, this detailed handbook describes practices for creating sustainable city streets, sidewalks, utilities, and urban landscaping. Following the Design Trust's acclaimed High Performance Building Guidelines, this publication launches a new era in the design and construction of public infrastructure. Part 1 focuses on the overall benefits and precedents for building high-performance infrastructure. Part 2 describes current process in New York City and outlines near and long-term performance objectives. Part 3 specifies best practices for sustainable construction in the public right-of-way. A detailed index makes this handbook an invaluable reference for professionals in both the public and private sectors.