Green Infrastructure for Landscape Planning Austin Gary University of Idaho USA
Green Infrastructure for Landscape Planning Austin Gary University of Idaho USA Green infrastructure integrates human and natural systems through a network of corridors and spaces in mixed-use and…
Specifikacia Green Infrastructure for Landscape Planning Austin Gary University of Idaho USA
Green Infrastructure for Landscape Planning Austin Gary University of Idaho USA
Green infrastructure integrates human and natural systems through a network of corridors and spaces in mixed-use and urban settings. Austin takes a broad look at green infrastructure concepts, research and case studies to provide the student and professional with processes, criteria and data to support planning, design and implementation.Key topics of the book include:The benefits of green infrastructure as a conservation and planning toolRequirements of ecosystem healthGreen infrastructure ecosystem services that contribute to human physical and psychological healthPlanning processes leading to robust green infrastructure networksDesign of green infrastructure elements for multiple uses.The concept of ecosystem services is extensively developed in this book, including biological treatment of stormwater and