Green Infrastructure Gauge: A tool for evaluating green infrastructure inclusion in existing and future urban areas

被引：14
作者：
M'Ikiugu, Martin Mwirigi [1 ]
Wang QianNa [1 ]
Kinoshita, Isami [1 ]
机构：
[1] Chiba Univ, Grad Sch Hort, Matsudo, Chiba 2718510, Japan
来源：
AICE-BS 2012 CAIRO (ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR STUDIES) | 2012年 / 68卷
关键词：
Green Infrastructure (GI); Green Infrastructure Gauge (GIG); green infrastrucutre functions and elements; ecosystem and environment wellbeing;
D O I：
10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.12.269
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
In the current global momentum of Eco and Smart Growth, Green Infrastructure (GI) concept is proving a popular means to accomplish sustainable development. This study's aim was to develop a Green Infrastructure Gauge (GIG), whose goal was to maximize presence of GI elements and functions in future urban master plans, and gauge GI status in existing urban areas. We derived relative value for each GI function through a questionnaire survey to public workers in 41 Japanese municipalities. It highlights the most valuable GI elements and functions future towns and cities can incorporate, to realize ecosystems and environment wellbeing, and herald sustainable future communities. (C) 2012 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页码：815 / 825
页数：11
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