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Nature Based Solution
Urban Network Structures

N5 Green Corridors

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Green Corridor along a cycle path
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Challenges
Climate Resilience Water Management Natural and Climate Hazards Biodiversity Enhancement Air Quality Health and Well-being Social Justice and Social Cohesion
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Description

Areas of derelict infrastructure, e.g. railway lines, that are transformed into linear parks play an important role in urban green infrastructure networks and help to re-nature cities. Regeneration along waterways and rivers also often results in linear, interconnecting parks. Green corridors can increase accessibility to green spaces while promoting environmentally sustainable transportation like walking and cycling. Additionally, they may support biodiversity via improved ecological networks and habitat connectivity. 

Conditions for Implementation
  • Abandoned traffic infrastructure with enough surrounding space is often convenient for the establishment of green corridors
Similar Terminology
Linear park
Green belts
Performance
    Cooling Service Transpiration ● ○ ○
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    Water Bio-remediation ○ ○ ○
    Air Purification and Noise Reduction Deposition ● ● ○
    Air Biofiltration ● ○ ○
    Noise Reduction ○ ○ ○
    Biodiversity Habitat Provision ● ● ○
    Connectivity ● ● ○
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    Climate Regulation CO2 Sequestration ○ ○ ○