Vulnerability and Glasgow Greendex : a framework to optimise the impact of green infrastructure in improving socio-environmental vulnerability
Zala, Megi (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102221528
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102221528
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The aim of this dissertation is to investigate the socio-environmental vulnerability blended with the potential of GI in Glasgow to demonstrate how two different aspects such as social and environmental aspects that often are treated separately in relation to green infrastructure can be combined to archive a better comprehensive approach for the planning sector. Using the case study of Greater Glasgow, a development of a Greendex planning tool is proposed to investigate through simulation software to what extend it can be beneficial for the city.
The results demonstrate that GI depending of the urban structure has the potential to provide Glasgow with the diverse socio-environmental benefits and ecosystem services essential in combatting climate change and archive climate justice while preserving biodiversity. Nevertheless, the study has effectively communicated the potential and objectives where further research can be conducted.
This approach can be beneficial to prioritise decision-making by giving power to decisions based on evidences, with the focus where vulnerability and potentials are high. Given the versatile nature of this methodology, it can be replicated and adapted further for other case studies.
The results demonstrate that GI depending of the urban structure has the potential to provide Glasgow with the diverse socio-environmental benefits and ecosystem services essential in combatting climate change and archive climate justice while preserving biodiversity. Nevertheless, the study has effectively communicated the potential and objectives where further research can be conducted.
This approach can be beneficial to prioritise decision-making by giving power to decisions based on evidences, with the focus where vulnerability and potentials are high. Given the versatile nature of this methodology, it can be replicated and adapted further for other case studies.