Abstract
Green infrastructure (GI) planning for sustainable urban development represents a critical conceptual framework that integrates natural and semi-natural systems into urban environments to address challenges of urbanization, environmental degradation, and climate change by promoting ecological resilience, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting human well-being, as conceptualized by frameworks like the European Commission’s GI Strategy and global sustainable development agendas; this study theoretically examines the multidimensional roles of GI, such as urban heat island mitigation, stormwater management, and improved air quality, by analyzing its integration into urban planning policies, supported by case studies in developed and developing regions that highlight the correlation between green space accessibility and socio-environmental equity, while also critically engaging with theoretical gaps in defining “green” and “sustainability” in urban contexts, drawing upon literature from urban ecology, environmental economics, and landscape planning to argue that the co-benefits of GI extend beyond environmental sustainability to include social dimensions like public health and economic revitalization, though conceptual limitations persist in scaling GI planning for rapidly urbanizing regions where resource constraints and governance complexities challenge effective implementation; by synthesizing theoretical perspectives, the study explores key principles for GI planning, such as multifunctionality, connectivity, and stakeholder inclusivity, to propose a conceptual model for embedding GI into urban development strategies, emphasizing adaptive planning approaches and the incorporation of geospatial technologies like GIS for spatial analysis and decision-making, while considering critical perspectives on the commodification of nature and the risk of “greenwashing” in urban development discourses, where GI projects may prioritize aesthetic or economic benefits over ecological integrity, and underscores the theoretical value of aligning GI planning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to advance urban sustainability globally; with a particular focus on resilience theory, landscape urbanism, and spatial justice, this paper argues for a paradigm shift in urban planning practices towards systemic thinking that recognizes cities as socio-ecological systems, necessitating the integration of ecological networks into urban fabric to address global challenges such as climate change adaptation and urban inequality, concluding that while conceptual advancements in GI planning offer significant theoretical contributions to sustainable urban development, further interdisciplinary research is required to refine its frameworks, address implementation barriers, and reconcile ecological and anthropocentric goals within the evolving dynamics of urban systems.
Keywords
Green Infrastructure (GI), Sustainable Urban Development, Urban Resilience, Socio-Ecological Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Spatial Justice
Citations
IRE Journals:
Dr. Balakullayappa Madar
"A Study on Green Infrastructure Planning for Sustainable Urban Development" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 3 2022 Page 236-247
IEEE:
Dr. Balakullayappa Madar
"A Study on Green Infrastructure Planning for Sustainable Urban Development" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(3)
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