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Towards the intentional multifunctionality of urban green infrastructure: a paradox of choice?
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7790-1294
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-955X
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5845-3198
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7777-1263
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5640-8692
Abstract Decades of research on multifunctional Green Infrastructure (GI) has yet to translate into holistic implementation in the built environment. This oversight stems from assumptions that many ecosystem services occur passively and thus potential synergies are overlooked during planning and design. This study offers specific guidance for coordinating GI planning, design, and construction by examining the current state of academic literature on these aspects. It identifies 15 GI elements (e.g., green roofs) and 15 objectives (e.g., biodiversity) to collectively consider before implementation. The literature tends to isolate discussions of “engineered” GI elements with water-related objectives, while more “natural” GI are linked to biodiversity and human well-being. Coordinating across GI objectives and elements remains imperative, but evaluating too many options risks a paradox of choice. This study recommends short-term adherence to principles of adaptive design and, in the long-term, reemphasizes multifunctionality assessments, inter and transdisciplinary collaboration, and political will.
Towards the intentional multifunctionality of urban green infrastructure: a paradox of choice?
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7790-1294
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-955X
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5845-3198
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7777-1263
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5640-8692
Abstract Decades of research on multifunctional Green Infrastructure (GI) has yet to translate into holistic implementation in the built environment. This oversight stems from assumptions that many ecosystem services occur passively and thus potential synergies are overlooked during planning and design. This study offers specific guidance for coordinating GI planning, design, and construction by examining the current state of academic literature on these aspects. It identifies 15 GI elements (e.g., green roofs) and 15 objectives (e.g., biodiversity) to collectively consider before implementation. The literature tends to isolate discussions of “engineered” GI elements with water-related objectives, while more “natural” GI are linked to biodiversity and human well-being. Coordinating across GI objectives and elements remains imperative, but evaluating too many options risks a paradox of choice. This study recommends short-term adherence to principles of adaptive design and, in the long-term, reemphasizes multifunctionality assessments, inter and transdisciplinary collaboration, and political will.
Towards the intentional multifunctionality of urban green infrastructure: a paradox of choice?
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7790-1294
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-955X
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5845-3198
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7777-1263
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5640-8692
Abstract Decades of research on multifunctional Green Infrastructure (GI) has yet to translate into holistic implementation in the built environment. This oversight stems from assumptions that many ecosystem services occur passively and thus potential synergies are overlooked during planning and design. This study offers specific guidance for coordinating GI planning, design, and construction by examining the current state of academic literature on these aspects. It identifies 15 GI elements (e.g., green roofs) and 15 objectives (e.g., biodiversity) to collectively consider before implementation. The literature tends to isolate discussions of “engineered” GI elements with water-related objectives, while more “natural” GI are linked to biodiversity and human well-being. Coordinating across GI objectives and elements remains imperative, but evaluating too many options risks a paradox of choice. This study recommends short-term adherence to principles of adaptive design and, in the long-term, reemphasizes multifunctionality assessments, inter and transdisciplinary collaboration, and political will.
Towards the intentional multifunctionality of urban green infrastructure: a paradox of choice?
npj Urban Sustain
Cook, Lauren M. (author) / Good, Kelly D. (author) / Moretti, Marco (author) / Kremer, Peleg (author) / Wadzuk, Bridget (author) / Traver, Robert (author) / Smith, Virginia (author)
2024-03-15
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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