In general terms it is the interconnected network of open spaces and natural areas such as greenways, parks, forest preserves, native plant vegetation, and wetlands (the area where water covers the soil) that reduces the flooding risks and improves water quality.

1. Green Infrastructure and Its Benefits
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Green Infrastructure is a term that highlights the importance of the natural environment about
the land use planning. It has been used to extend the concept to apply to the management of
storm water runoff at the local level through the use of natural system and to treat polluted
runoff. These systems and processes are basically developed to solve storm water issues.
In general terms it is the interconnected network of open spaces and natural areas such as
greenways, parks, forest preserves, native plant vegetation, and wetlands (the area where
water covers the soil) that reduces the flooding risks and improves water quality. It should be
strategically planned to manage networks of natural lands and other open spaces that conserve
ecosystem values and functions. The natural elements of green infrastructure such as wetlands,
rivers, grasslands and woodlands, work together as a whole to sustain ecological values and
functions. Depending on the desires and need of the designers, working lands, trails and other
recreational features can then be added to the this network.
The natural occurring system to handle storm water runoff is disturbed when building and
structures were constructed and developed. These disturbances led to an increase in storm
water runoff. In order to solve this problem many businesses and communities would like to
utilize the best storm water management practices available today such as green infrastructure
employs the most advanced methods and techniques for managing storm water. These are
usually cost less to install and maintain when compared to traditional forms of infrastructure.
It was first developed in United States in the mid 1990’s as a means to address an increasing
concern about the growing severe problems associated with the storm water issues. When it
was noticed that conventional technology has created some issues then the traditional
approach is refined and new advanced methods were developed to manage storm water. It has
emerged as a valuable tool to enhance ecosystem and to contribute to biodiversity conversion
and benefits human population.
It acts as a natural life support system whose key elements are forests, water bodies, cultural
resources, wildlife habitat, wetlands and fisheries. In addition it provides various benefits such
as:
Main benefit is the prevention of soil erosion
It helps in maintaining working farms and lands
It provides flood prevention
Helps in filtering pollutants and prevent them from entering in the water bodies

2. It provides outdoor spaces for activities, for recreation and trails
Helps in reducing global warming
Increases the opportunities for transportation
Increase tourism business by attracting more tourists
Helps in connecting public places like school and parks etc
Absorb storm water and reduces the cost of manmade drainage system
Prevents sedimentation of Water bodies.
And it is also very beneficial as green solutions will have a positive, long lasting impact on the
environment.