Background In a rapidly urbanizing world, many people have little contact with natural
environments, which may affect health and well-being. Existing reviews generally conclude …

Climate change increases risks to natural and human systems. Green infrastructure (GI) has
been increasingly recognized as a promising nature-based solution for climate change …

Compact urban development, social demands and austerity measures are increasing
pressures on urban greenspace. Meanwhile, active citizens, defined as voluntary individuals …

Based on a comprehensive analysis of key definitions of Green Infrastructure (GI) and their
conceptual evolution, we present a review of current GI mapping approaches at multiple …

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) planning is a new approach to planning that aims to
develop multifunctional networks of green and blue spaces designed and managed to …

Urbanisation and a changing climate are leading to more frequent and severe flood, heat
and air pollution episodes in Britain's cities. Interest in nature-based solutions to these urban …

Urban growth in and around European cities affects multiple aspects of the environment
including green spaces. On the one hand, many cities struggle with environmental …

Due to the steady growth of cities and increased sensitivity to climate change, a rethinking of
urban planning is required to manage resources efficiently and increase urban quality …

Abstract Improving Green Space Accessibility (GSA) in public spaces in cities and
communities reduces disparities among people and fosters sustainable development …

Abstract The Green Infrastructure (GI) Strategy was adopted by the European Commission in
2013, to promote the deployment of GI by integrating it into main policy areas. Despite a high …