At Towerside, The MSP Innovation District, an innovative stormwater reuse system captures, treats and reuses urban stormwater runoff. A first-of-its-kind project, the system is the result of a voluntary agreement between four private developers (owning adjacent properties) to manage stormwater runoff jointly rather than separately. This shared “district” approach to stormwater management will save the property owners money while creating more effective, cost-efficient and eco-friendly stormwater treatments.
The stormwater system is the first of a more extensive “district system” envisioned throughout Towerside, the MSP Innovation District. The district system design integrates infrastructure to facilitate sustainability and resilience for the community while adding new public amenities like green space. The MWMO facilitated the agreement between the landowners and provided $1.3 million to supplement the owners’ investment in stormwater infrastructure. The system will create opportunities for reusing captured stormwater for purposes like irrigation and industrial use.
