…, such as the Green Grid concept with small wetlands, ponds, ditches, swales and woodlands to improve flood risk management. These also bring other benefits such as increased biodiversity, improved water quality, amenity and access to watercourses. There are clear integration opportunities with green infrastructure for flood management. Green infrastructure further supports reduction in excess heat…
… and linkages of strategic Green Infrastructure should be valued. The value of West London’s green and blue infrastructure covers a range of benefits including increased property prices, improved physical and mental health, recreational value, temperature regulation and carbon storage, water quality and biodiversity. This value will increase with climate change impacts, bringing increased risk…