A Synthesis of Social and Economic Benefits Linked to Green Infrastructure

Green infrastructure (GI) is a land development approach that uses a network of natural and built areas and waterways to create healthier urban environments. This study presents a synthesis of GI planning and adoption in 16 cities selected from around the world; 12 of these cities are located in the...

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Published in:Water (Basel) 2021-12, Vol.13 (24), p.3651
Main Authors: Shakya, Ranish, Ahiablame, Laurent
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blue-green infrastructure
Cities
Cost control
Groundwater recharge
Infrastructure
Land development
Planning
Population
Quality of life
Runoff
Sewer systems
Stormwater management
Urban environments
Water quality
Waterways
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Green infrastructure (GI) is a land development approach that uses a network of natural and built areas and waterways to create healthier urban environments. This study presents a synthesis of GI planning and adoption in 16 cities selected from around the world; 12 of these cities are located in the United States. The study highlights key socio-economic benefits associated with GI adoption and documents analytical procedures used to quantify the benefits linked to GI implementation. The benefits as identified and reported in this study are qualitative rather than quantitative.
ISSN:2073-4441
2073-4441
DOI:10.3390/w13243651