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Water companies & local authorities are increasingly creating new blue-green infrastructure ( #BGI) to manage water more sustainably. But how can society get the most out of these investments? Check out this thread of BGI design tips for #watermanagement, #health & #wellbeing!
Cities can tackle #noisepollution by implementing #greenwalls to absorb sounds in public spaces or mask urban noises with birdsong and flowing streams.
From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
How can cities adapt to rising temperatures?A green space with a waterbody can lower the area's temperature by between 0.9°C & 4.0°C.
Tree species with a high leaf-area-density (LAD) are also effective at cooling air temperatures.From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
It is becoming increasingly vital for cities to find sustainable ways to improve #AirQuality. Evergreen shrubs and trees with smaller leaves can capture particulate matter
. Choosing plants with low pollen production is also recommended!
From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
. Choosing plants with low pollen production is also recommended!From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
Blue-green infrastructure not only aids our urban environment, but reduces our stress levels! 
Increasing #biodiversity and offering a variety of spaces & vegetation types can help to clear our minds.
From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
Increasing #biodiversity and offering a variety of spaces & vegetation types can help to clear our minds.
From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
Nature brings communities together.
Creating play areas in #greenspaces and providing environmental volunteer opportunities for all ages can give citizens a sense of ownership over local spaces and connect communities.
From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf
