GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

The green infrastructure approach recognises that a network of green spaces, street trees, green roofs and other major assets such as natural or semi-natural drainage features must be planned, designed and managed in a more integrated way to meet multiple objectives including: carbon sequestration, promoting good mental and physical health and wellbeing; adapting to the impacts of climate change; improving air and water quality; encouraging walking and cycling; and conserving and enhancing biodiversity and ecological resilience alongside more traditional functions of green space such as play, sport and recreation. Tools such as the Urban Greening Factor (UGF) can help in quantifying the contribution of a development to green infrastructure.