(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-07-11)
Fite-Wassilak, Alexander H.
Big-box Urban Mixed-use Developments (BUMDs) are mixed-use developments with a consistent typology that incorporate big-box retailers in a central role. They are also becoming popular in the Atlanta region. While BUMDs serve an important
economic role, they also cause issues with stormwater. This study explores integrating a
on-site approach to stormwater management into the design of BUMDs. These new designs not only significantly lower the amount of stormwater run-off, but also have potential for better, more attractive, developments.