What on Earth is an LID - Puget Sound Edition?
What on Earth is an LID? As a community based solution to a neighborhood opportunity, there exists a framework often overlooked but immensely powerful in its ability to foster growth and development: Local Improvement Districts (LIDs). These entities, while varying in structure and function across different regions, share a common goal—to enhance the quality of life within their areas. Through targeted initiatives and collaborative efforts, LIDs serve as catalysts for positive change, driving progress from the grassroots level up. Just recently, our Tacoma neighborhood agreed to a new LID for the install of sanitary sewer to replace outdated septic. Though some homeowners feel more empowered to manage their own wastewater needs through septic, sanitary sewer helps recapture lost water. The average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day. A pproximately 70 percent of that water is used indoors versus landscaping usage. At their core, LIDs are mechanis...