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(Social and Economic Impact of Green Infrastructure.) - Coggle Diagram
Social and Economic Impact of Green Infrastructure.
Social Impacts
Improved Community Health
Physical health benefits
Mental health benefits
Enhanced Quality of Life
Aesthetics and cultural value
Access to green spaces and
recreational opportunities
Community Cohesion and
Interaction
Stress Reduction and Mental
Wellbeing
Educational and Learning
Opportunities
Social Equity
Access to Green Spaces in
Underserved Areas
Health Disparities Reduction
Community Engagement and
Participation
Economic impacts
Property Value Increase
Impact on residential and
commercial property values
Attraction for businesses and
investors
Cost Savings in Stormwater
Management
Reduced infrastructure costs
Lower costs for stormwater
treatment and maintenance
Job Creation and Local
Employment
Green infrastructure installation,
maintenance, and management
jobs
Tourism and Green Space
Attraction
Tourism revenue from green
attractions and events
Positive impact on hospitality and
local businesses
Increased Business and Investment
Opportunities
Reduced Healthcare Costs
Types of Green Infrastructure
Urban Parks and Gardens
Green Streets and Alleys
Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Urban Forests and Tree Canopies
Permeable Pavements
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Economic Analysis
Cost-benefit analysis of Green
Infrastructure.
Green Infrastructure Cost and
benefits
Monetization
Cost and benefits of alternative
projects
Return on Investment
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Initial Costs
Operation and Maintenance Costs
Replacement and Renewal Costs
Policy and Governance
Incentives for Green Infrastructure
Adoption
Financial Incentives
Regulatory Incentives
Public-Private Partnerships
Shared Resources
Expertise and Innovation
Green Infrastructure Integration in
Urban Planning
Challenges
Inadequate Funding and Financing
due to upfront Investment.
lack of dedicated funding and a
clear maintenance plan leading to
Infrastructural degradation.
Lack of public awareness and
education about green
infrastructure.
Outdated Government policies
and regulations.
The lack of sturdy monitoring and
assessment systems makes it
difficult to assess the actual social
and economic impact of green
infrastructure.
Solutions
Exploring Public-private
partnership, green-bonds etc for
adequate funding.
Incorporating Maintenance plan in
the initial design.
Conducting Green Infrastructure
awareness workshops in both
urban and rural areas and
demonstrating how it can improve
quality of life.
Amendment of old policies or
implementation of new policies
incentivising Green Infrastrucutre.
Establishment of robust monitoring
and evaluation system and periodic
checking of these systems.