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Inspiration Card
Value Creation
Constructed Wetlands & Built Structures for Water Management

V12 Raingardens & Bioswales

Bioswale, Eindhoven (source: Eisenberg)
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Potential Beneficiaries

Government

  • Environmental Department
  • Transport Department
  • Water Department

Community

  • Environmental NGOs
  • Building residents
  • Schools

Commercial

  • Local building owners
  • Property insurance companies
Potential Benefits

Compliance

  • Increase in biodiversity
  • Enhanced road safety and comfort
  • Flood risk aversion

Local Image & Identity

  • Increased visibility of green solutions
  • Marketing potential

Active Use

  • Research opportunities
  • Awareness raising
  • Increased green space accessibility

Cost Savings

  • Reduction of water fees/costs
  • Decreased pressure on water treatment systems
  • Reduced risk of flood damage
  • Avoiding grey infrastructure upgrades costs

General Wellbeing

  • Sense of place
  • Contact with green space