Water companies & local authorities are increasingly creating new blue-green infrastructure ( #BGI) to manage water more sustainably. But how can society get the most out of these investments?

Check out this thread of BGI design tips for #watermanagement, #health & #wellbeing!

Cities can tackle #noisepollution by implementing #greenwalls to absorb sounds in public spaces or mask urban noises with birdsong and flowing streams.

From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf

How can cities adapt to rising temperatures?

A green space with a waterbody can lower the area's temperature by between 0.9°C & 4.0°C.

Tree species with a high leaf-area-density (LAD) are also effective at cooling air temperatures.

From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf

It is becoming increasingly vital for cities to find sustainable ways to improve #AirQuality. Evergreen shrubs and trees with smaller leaves can capture particulate matter. Choosing plants with low pollen production is also recommended!

From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf

Blue-green infrastructure not only aids our urban environment, but reduces our stress levels!

Increasing #biodiversity and offering a variety of spaces & vegetation types can help to clear our minds.

From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf

Nature brings communities together.

Creating play areas in #greenspaces and providing environmental volunteer opportunities for all ages can give citizens a sense of ownership over local spaces and connect communities.

From the report: https://northsearegion.eu/media/14560/bgi-and-health-report.pdf