Delivering Green Infrastructure 1

Delivering green infrastructure – concept to implementation

Introduction (JF)

Topics to be covered  Green

infrastructure  Policy context  Open space SPD  Master planning  Design and management

GI Strategy in St Edmundsbury ď‚› The

GI Strategy is required to ensure we plan sufficient green infrastructure as an integral part of growth ď‚› To provide a framework to guide sustainable development.

Value of Green Infrastructure   

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Climate change adaptation Reducing economic and community risk Improved image and setting to help attract and retain investment in growth Improving health and well-being Accessible environments and strategic routes for recreation and tourism Improving the image and quality of transport gateways and corridors An ecological framework.

Conserving and better managing natural resources Conserving and enhancing local distinctiveness and landscape character Delivering high quality public realm

Need and demand analysis  Sustainable

resource management  Socio-economic  The growth agenda  Accessible green space deficiency

Socio – economic factors

Deficiency in access in Bury St Edmunds Neighbourhood

District