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POSTnote by Jonathan Wentworth. It was first published on Friday, 15 November 2013. It was last updated on Friday, 15 November 2013.


Urban Green Infrastructure

Urban green infrastructure is a network of green spaces, water and other natural features within urban areas. A green infrastructure approach uses natural processes to deliver multiple functions, such as reducing the risk of flooding and cooling high urban temperatures. This POSTnote summarises research evidence of the effectiveness of green infrastructure, and challenges to its implementation.

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https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-448/POST-PN-448.pdf

Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-448 
Subjects
Health Environment Infrastructure Recreation spaces Water Urban areas
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk