Urban green infrastructure

Question 1

Green Infrastructure - In a nutshell

Answer 1

A network of healthy ecosystems often provides cost-effective alternatives to traditional ‘grey’ infrastructure and offers many other benefits for both EU citizens and biodiversity. The EU promotes the use of nature-based green infrastructure solutions.

Question 2

Potential UGI components - Informal greenspaces, examples?

Answer 2

• abandoned land
• vacant lots
• green verges in transportation corridors etc.

Formally not assigned to a greenspace type (not protected)

Question 3

Potential UGI components - Formal greenspaces, examples?

Answer 3

• cemeteries
• allotment gardens
• parks

Formally assigned to a green space type (=> protected)

Question 4

Potential UGI components

Answer 4

• natural areas
• agricultural land
• formal green & blue spaces
• informal greenspaces
• grey spaces

-> 100% of urban surface

Question 5

Qualities and approaches (oder Ziele/Ansprüche?) - UGI (urban green infra)

Answer 5

• ecological, social, design (komische Übersetzung, gemeint ist gestalterisch)
• connectivity
• multifunctionality
• hybrids of green & grey
• integrating different stakeholders

-> enhancing ecosystem services and biodiv.