Green Networks
All of a city's public green spaces, while ideally interconnected, they are in reality fragmented.
- Serve multiple, often competing functions
- Provide a range of ecosystem services
- Primary functions change with scale
Functions of public & green spaces: Example:
| Elements | Functions |
|---|---|
| Streets and Lanes | Social, political activity |
| Parks | Stormwater management |
Green Networks Approach:
- Plannng approach proposing an integrated green system in the city
- Layers discrete components: e.g., parks, greenways, street trees
- Multifunctional; greenspaces serve multiple human and ecosystem functions concurrently