Building with, rather than against, nature has direct benefits for cities. Nature-based infrastructure (NBI) provides cost-effective and climate-resilient infrastructure solutions and generates a wealth of co-benefits for citizens, such as reduced air pollution and improved well-being.
The report explores how NBI responds to pressing urban challenges and supports the creation of sustainable cities. It shows what makes cities sustainable and the potential role of NBI to support the transition. Followed by a literature review of urban green spaces, green roofs, storm water infrastructure, and wetlands and lakes, the study is completed by selected case studies that have been assessed with the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology.
The finding of the study shows that sustainable cities require strategic, cross-sectoral urban infrastructure planning with nature at its core.