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Inspiration Card
Value Creation
Natural and Semi-Natural Water Bodies

V3 River Restoration

Small stream after Dayligthing (source: LAND; https://www.landsrl.com/)
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Potential Beneficiaries

Government

  • Water Department
  • Health Department
  • City marketing
  • Green space department
  • Urban planning department
  • Utility Companies

Community

  • Environmental NGOs
  • Families, pet owners and nature hobbyists

Commercial

  • Private Developers
  • Health insurance companies
  • Local hospitality and retail
Potential Benefits

Compliance

  • Flood risk aversion
  • Decreasing urban heat island
  • Increase in biodiversity
  • Increased blue/green space accessibility
  • Improved mental and physical health

Cost Savings

  • Avoiding grey infrastructure upgrades costs
  • Decreased pressure on water treatment systems

Local Image & Identity

  • Public support
  • Increased visibility of green solutions
  • Marketing potential

General Wellbeing

  • City cooling
  • Better air quality

Active Use

  • Sports and recreation opportunities
  • Increased green space accessibility
  • Space for commerical activities