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Exploring Blue and Green Infrastructure Options for Urban Integration
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Author(s): Tarun Madan Kanade (Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik, India)and Radhakrishna Bhaskar Batule (Vishwakarma University, Pune, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 28
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Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure Into Urban Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shashi Kant Gupta (Eudoxia Research University, USA), Nitu Maurya (IILM University, India), Firdous Ahmad Malik (University of People, USA)and Laeeq Razzak Janjua (WSB University, Poland)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8069-7.ch010
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Abstract
Urban areas face increasing environmental and socio-economic challenges, necessitating innovative approaches to development. Blue and green infrastructure (BGI) presents a sustainable solution by integrating natural and semi-natural systems into urban settings, enhancing resilience and livability. This chapter, “Exploring Blue and Green Infrastructure Options for Urban Integration,” delves into the diverse types of BGI, examining their functions, benefits, and implementation strategies. Blue infrastructure, encompassing elements like rivers, lakes, wetlands, and stormwater systems, plays a crucial role in water management, flood control, and biodiversity enhancement. Green infrastructure, including green roofs, urban forests, and permeable pavements, contributes to air quality improvement, climate resilience, and public health. The chapter outlines the synergistic effects of combining blue and green infrastructure, emphasizing the need for integrated design and planning.
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