Examples Of Green Infrastructure.
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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.
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Green Corridors.
Green corridors and rooftops provide recreational opportunities for families while providing access between neighborhoods.
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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
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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
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Stormwater Filtration.
Green Infrastructure filters stormwater discharges and rainfall before entering waterways.