This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in low impact development. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT USING THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE APPROACH, 3. LID DESIGN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, 4. COMPARISON OF LID TO CONVENTIONAL PRACTICES, 5. DISTRIBUTED MICRO-SCALE SYSTEMS.