Examples Of Green Infrastructure.

  • Green Roofs.

    Green roofs work like Giant sponges that absorb enough water to reduce flooding in cities.

    Green roofs come with a host of other benefits from reducing heating and cooling costs to replacing lost habitat for wildlife.

  • Green Corridors.

    Green corridors and rooftops provide recreational opportunities for families while providing access between neighborhoods.

  • Urban Forests.

    “Urban trees stand guard against storm damage, raise property values, boost wellbeing and even help other city systems like roads work more efficiently”

    - Reuters

  • Community Gardens.

    • Bring communities together

    • Increase local food production

    • Improve air and soil quality

    • Increase biodiversity of plants and animals

    • Reduce pollution from transport

    • Can be developed on local rooftops

    • Reduce neighborhood waste through composting

  • Stormwater Filtration.

    Green Infrastructure filters stormwater discharges and rainfall before entering waterways.