This 2013 report is one outcome of a multi-year project funded by the US Forest Service and completed in cooperation with the National Association of Regional Councils, with the goal of mapping and evaluating the support system for green infrastructure planning in the US – a system that has changed dramatically over the study period […]
This 2013 report is one outcome of a multi-year project funded by the US Forest Service and completed in cooperation with the National Association of Regional Councils, with the goal of mapping and evaluating the support system for green infrastructure planning in the US – a system that has changed dramatically over the study period […]
The Natural Resources Defense Council recently released a report titled The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value, on the value green infrastructure features can bring to commercial properties. Recognizing that in many cases, the cost of installation will often exceed the value of credits earned (if an incentive structure is […]
Public awareness and engagement is critical for the long-term success of environmental endeavors. Just as every citizen has a right to enjoy the beauty of nature, the responsibility of caring for it lies in their hands, as well. In Portland, Oregon, citizen stewards have embraced their roles and ensured the success of green infrastructure (GI) […]
Due to the risks of rainstorms, heat waves, and climate change, there is a growing interest in adopting green infrastructure in Chicago. To respond to the threat to urban flooding and the rising temperature and to adapt to future threats of climate change and sustain the urban and economic development, the city leadership analyzed both […]
Just as we rely on functional gray infrastructure systems to provide the foundation of our society, we need healthy green infrastructure systems to provide the invaluable ecosystem services that healthy vibrant communities depend on. Green infrastructure refers to the systems of multifunctional ecological features and green spaces interwoven among our urbanizing regions that provide a valuable range of environmental, social, and economic benefits to people living and working there. This website is maintained by Virginia Tech's Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and the National Association of Regional Councils with support from the US Forest Service as a portal and resource bank for information about green infrastructure in its broadest sense.