Designing policy frameworks for the future: Conceptualizing the integration of green infrastructure into urban development
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the critical role of green infrastructure in urban development, proposing a conceptual model for designing policy frameworks that effectively integrate sustainable practices into urban planning. Green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) strategies are essential for addressing environmental challenges such as stormwater management, water quality, and biodiversity preservation. The paper discusses the benefits of green infrastructure in promoting social equity, enhancing public health, and fostering long-term sustainability in urban environments. It also examines regulatory tools, economic incentives, and public-private partnerships as key mechanisms for encouraging the adoption of green infrastructure. The proposed model provides policymakers and urban planners with a roadmap to create resilient and equitable urban spaces, ensuring environmental and social sustainability for future generations.
Authors: Rasheed O. Ajirotutu, Abiodun Benedict Adeyemi, Gil-Ozoudeh Ifechukwu, Obinna Iwuanyanwu, Tochi Chimaobi Ohakawa, Baalah Matthew Patrick Garba
Institution: Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W6950033272
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