Barrier identification framework for the implementation of blue and green infrastructures

Deely, John; Hynes, Stephen; Barquín, José; Burgess, Diane; Finney, Graham; Silió, Ana; Álvarez‐Martínez, José Manuel; Bailly, Denis; Ballé-Béganton, Johanna

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.105108

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“…It is therefore suggested that BGI solutions should be implemented to minimize the effects of these phenomena. However, there are numerous technical and biophysical limitations [12,47,48]. The physical dimension of space in a city is determined by its morphology, i.e., the arrangement of the basic elements of the urban structure [49], and the physical features and components of the place [50], including the slope of the land [51] or the type of ground [52].…”

Section: The Spatial and Functional Aspectmentioning

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“…The physical dimension of space in a city is determined by its morphology, i.e., the arrangement of the basic elements of the urban structure [49], and the physical features and components of the place [50], including the slope of the land [51] or the type of ground [52]. Barriers in this group include potentially negative interdependencies cascading through the urban system under both flood conditions and non-flood conditions [48]. Unfortunately, the physical elements typically used for protection against flooding, (dams, dikes and infrastructure serving as storage and transport of water) [53] tend to limit the availability of valuable space for rest and recreation, greenery, and prevent the improvement of biodiversity, etc.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Assessment of Blue and Green Infrastructure Solutions in Shaping Urban Public Spaces—Spatial and Functional, Environmental, and Social Aspects

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2021

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Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI) provide one of the key Nature Based Solution (NBS) approaches for sustainable stormwater management in cities, in conjunction with extending the scope of Ecosystem Services (ES). In both the process of planning and designing highly urbanized areas, the implementation of BGI is important for the improvement of living conditions and counteracting the negative effects of climate change. Based on the literature review, 19 BGI solutions were identified and then valorized in relation to the following three key aspects: spatial and functional, environmental, and social. The results of the assessment were derived using the scoring method and allowed for the identification of BGI solutions with a high, medium or low value for shaping sustainable urban public spaces. Using the potential of analyzed BGI solutions to improve the functioning and attractiveness of urban areas requires a comprehensive approach. Conscious planning and designing should use the knowledge presented to make the implementation of BGI solutions as effective as possible in relation to the above-mentioned aspects of shaping urban public spaces.

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Assessment of Blue and Green Infrastructure Solutions in Shaping Urban Public Spaces—Spatial and Functional, Environmental, and Social Aspects

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2021

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“…The system absorbs and retains a large percentage of the wastewater stream with few losses. This mitigates the quantities that can lead to flooding [77], and allows the needed retention time for quality mitigation processes.…”

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Exploring the Potential in LID Technologies for Remediating Heavy Metals in Carwash Wastewater

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Carwash wastewater (CWW) can be a significant source of environmental pollution due to the diversity and high concentrations of contaminants it contains. This toxic wastewater can contain several different heavy metals that if left untreated, can enter surface and sub-surface waters. Innovative, nature-based solutions such as low-impact development (LID) technologies may provide an eco-friendly CWW treatment process that is both effective and affordable. This research reviews the available literature to provide definitive values of flowrate and contaminant concentrations found in CWW around the globe. Dividing LID technologies into two groups, vegetated and unvegetated systems, the authors explored the literature for the general performance of these technologies to sustainably treat heavy metals in CWW. Depending on the car wash’s size and intended purpose, whether cleaning vehicles in agriculture-based rural communities, mining, or in high-density urban environments, volumetric flowrates requiring treatment found in six different countries ranged from 35–400 L/car. CWW also contains a wide range of contaminants at various levels, including COD, turbidity, TDS and TSS, surfactants, oils and greases, and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, chromium, and iron. Heavy metal removal by both vegetated and unvegetated LIDs shows mixed results in the literature, but given the different processes involved in both types, the authors propose a system that combines these types in order to provide all the necessary removal processes, including mechanical filtration, adsorption, sedimentation, chemical and biological treatment processes.

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“…Phenomena related to climate changes, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have a negative influence on urban and rural areas throughout the world [3][4][5][6][7]. Due to that, the main idea of GI consists in using natural or semi-natural infrastructure to minimise the risk of occurrence of the harmful natural phenomena mentioned above [8].…”

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The Determination of Priority Areas for the Construction of Green Roofs with Use of the Urban Area Valorisation Method

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Jawecki

2021

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The aim of the research was to valorise the analysed urbanized area in the direction of determining the hierarchy in the order of interventions aimed at increasing the share of biologically active area and natural field retention, the potential impact of green roofs on the valorisation of the studied urbanized areas. The research covered the Gajowice estate in Wrocław. The scope of the research included the division of the area into working cells, for which valorisation was carried out using the point method based on the criterion of the degree of covering the land with vegetation and the degree of covering the area with various types of buildings. The valorisation result was determined on the basis of a comparative matrix taking into account the results of the partial assessment of vegetation and building cover. The impact of green infrastructure (green roofs) on valorisation was simulated by proposing their location on buildings with the so-called big plate. The introduction of green roofs on selected buildings improved the valorisation result in some research cells, reducing the number of cells requiring intervention. This raised the valorisation assessment by even two classes, which resulted in a significant reduction in the number of critical areas, with too much hardened surface, and increased the number of areas with a satisfactory level of biologically active surfaces.

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Barrier identification framework for the implementation of blue and green infrastructures

Cited by 37 publications

References 53 publications

Assessment of Blue and Green Infrastructure Solutions in Shaping Urban Public Spaces—Spatial and Functional, Environmental, and Social Aspects

Assessment of Blue and Green Infrastructure Solutions in Shaping Urban Public Spaces—Spatial and Functional, Environmental, and Social Aspects

Exploring the Potential in LID Technologies for Remediating Heavy Metals in Carwash Wastewater

The Determination of Priority Areas for the Construction of Green Roofs with Use of the Urban Area Valorisation Method

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