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New Development Standards Improve City Infrastructure

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City of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI – (News Release) The City of Corpus Christi is setting a higher development standard for new infrastructure by updating its Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM).

The IDM is a single guidance document for designers of public improvements that will be operated and maintained by the City after construction. The new standards will ensure that streets and infrastructure will have a longer lifecycle by setting best practices in accordance with industry standards. 

The new IDM will provide guidance on the following areas:

  • Street Design Requirements

  • Street Lighting

  • Traffic Signalization

  • Median Landscaping

  • Storm Water Design Requirements

  • Water Design Requirements

  • Wastewater Design Requirements

The new IDM goes into effect today March 1, 2022. To view the manual, visit www.cctexas.com/eng.

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