Practical Resources and Handbooks for Implementing Sustainable Practices
Greening up your city, huh? We've got just the resources to fuel that eco-friendly fire burning inside of you. Dive into this treasure trove of guides, tools, and practical wisdom to turn your green dreams into reality:
General Knowledge
- Urban Green Infrastructure Planning for Practitioners - A comprehensive guide designed to assist urban planners with governance, inspiration, and practical tips.
- Valuation and Integration of Green Urban Planning Tools - An invaluable asset for anybody curious about valuing or prioritizing green urban planning initiatives.
- Understanding the Green Space Factor and Points System - This expert-written resource explains the intricacies of the Green Space Factor (GSF) and how points are allocated in various contexts.
- Heat Island Compendium - A collection of guides and handbooks that cover everything from understanding the heat island effect to presenting methods for reducing its impact.
- Learning about Urban Green Infrastructure's Values - A learning module targeted at helping you grasp the essentials of green urban planning and infrastructure effectively.
Financing & Policy
- Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation 5-step Guide - A straightforward guide to getting everyone onboard and educating them on the best methods for collaboration.
- Innovative Governance for Urban Green Infrastructure - A resource packed with information about the decision-makers, influencers, and strategies to create impactful green urban policies.
- Urban Green Infrastructure: Connecting People and Nature - A must-read summary for policymakers that highlights research from GREEN SURGE and provides practical guidance on creating green infrastructure.
Green and Multifunctional Roofs
- DIY Green Roof Guide - Step-by-step instructions to help you create a green roof for your home, making it eco-friendly and stylish.
- Multifunctional Rooftop Catalogue - Explore examples of multifunctional roof designs, integrating a variety of functions and combinations.
- Cost and Profit Calculation Tool for Multifunctional Roofs - A free-to-use online tool to help you assess the financial feasibility of installing multifunctional roofs.
- Worldwide Green Roof Policies Map - An interactive map displaying green roof policies from around the globe, serving as inspiration for your local green initiatives.
Green Walls
- What is a Living Wall? - An Overview - Discover everything you need to know about living walls, including cost, maintenance, and benefits.
Urban Gardening
- Community Garden Checklist - A comprehensive guide to starting a community garden, complete with essential questions and considerations to help you get the most out of the process.
- Community Garden Management Plan Template - Guidance and information about creating a management plan for your community garden, from creating a safe space to conserving water.
- Safe Urban Gardening Practices - Information to help ensure your community garden is secure, functional, and a welcoming space for all.
Worldwide Projects
- European Green Cities Initiatives - A curated list of EU greening projects that demonstrate the power of collective action for creating sustainable urban spaces.
- Micro Gardening in Dakar: Food and Climate Resilience - Learn how an urban gardening project in Dakar, Africa is helping alleviate food insecurity and combat climate change.
- Flora Robotica - Growing Homes from Plants? - Explore the fascinating concept of future homes built from plant life, pushing the boundaries of biomimicry and eco-construction.
- To deepen your understanding of environmental science and climate-change, explore the guide 'Understanding the Green Space Factor and Points System'.
- For a sustainable lifestyle, consider adopting gardening practices at home with the DIY Green Roof Guide or by starting a community garden as outlined in the Community Garden Checklist.
- To drive positive change in urban landscapes, delve into urban planning resources like 'Urban Green Infrastructure Planning for Practitioners' or learn about innovative governance for sustainable policies in 'Innovative Governance for Urban Green Infrastructure'. Additionally, get inspired by worldwide projects such as the European Green Cities Initiatives or Micro Gardening in Dakar, Africa.
