FACED WITH CLIMATE change and environmental degradation many cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions to enhance climate resilience as well as restore the health of ecosystems.
Blue and Green Cities The Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Managing Urban...Robert Brears
This book offers new research on urban policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water resources sustainably. The author argues that urban water managers have traditionally relied on grey infrastructural solutions to mitigate risks with numerous economic and environmental consequences. Brears explores the role urban water managers have in implementing blue-green infrastructure to reduce ecological damage and mitigate risk. The case studies in this book illustrate how cities, of differing climates, lifestyles and income-levels, have implemented policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water, wastewater and stormwater sustainably to reduce environmental degradation and enhance resilience to climate change. This new research on urban policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water resources sustainably will be of interest to those working on water conservation and policy.
Philadelphia Water Department, Green City Clean Waters ProgramNew Jersey Future
This slide deck is from the City of Newark's trip to the Philadelphia to learn from the city's water department's green infrastructure program in September 2017.
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
Blue and Green Cities The Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Managing Urban...Robert Brears
This book offers new research on urban policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water resources sustainably. The author argues that urban water managers have traditionally relied on grey infrastructural solutions to mitigate risks with numerous economic and environmental consequences. Brears explores the role urban water managers have in implementing blue-green infrastructure to reduce ecological damage and mitigate risk. The case studies in this book illustrate how cities, of differing climates, lifestyles and income-levels, have implemented policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water, wastewater and stormwater sustainably to reduce environmental degradation and enhance resilience to climate change. This new research on urban policy innovations that promote the application of blue-green infrastructure in managing water resources sustainably will be of interest to those working on water conservation and policy.
Philadelphia Water Department, Green City Clean Waters ProgramNew Jersey Future
This slide deck is from the City of Newark's trip to the Philadelphia to learn from the city's water department's green infrastructure program in September 2017.
Presentation on "greening the gray" projects in Onondaga County, NY. Presented at the 2012 NYWEA Conference by Bob Kukenberger, Gray Infrastructure Program Manager, CDM Smith.
Australia And Singapore - How are they dealing with water problems?Soma Bhadra
Presentation at the Council of Water Managers Dinner Meeting on October 19th, 2010.
Over the last couple years, I have been fortunate to be living in Australia while designing and building one of the largest recycled water plants in the world. During my stay in Australia, I was also managing a design team out of Singapore which required me to make frequent trips to Singapore. Thus I was able to observe the water management policies and programs in these two countries. By bringing these ideas to you, my aim is to promote a healthy discussion on opportunities here in San Diego County.
Highlands Regional Green Infrastructure Workshop PresentationNew Jersey Future
On April 27, 2016, Michele Adams of Meliora Design and Tavis Dockwiller of Viridian Landscape Studio gave a presentation on green infrastructure during a workshop put together by New Jersey Future in partnership with ANJEC. The workshop was held for municipal leaders like mayors, planning and zoning board members, environmental commission leaders, and members of the general public in the Highlands region.
Paul Roebuck, one of our London based ecologists, takes you through some basics on green infrastructure in the UK and highlights some really interesting projects we have worked on and exciting future developments.
The slides cover legislation, mitigation, habitat creation, ecology impact assessments and green roofs and walls.
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
In this presentation, the Stockholm Environment Institute presents are green infrastructure solutions to aid the resilience and sustainability of development of the Chindwin River Basin in Myanmar.
Australia And Singapore - How are they dealing with water problems?Soma Bhadra
Presentation at the Council of Water Managers Dinner Meeting on October 19th, 2010.
Over the last couple years, I have been fortunate to be living in Australia while designing and building one of the largest recycled water plants in the world. During my stay in Australia, I was also managing a design team out of Singapore which required me to make frequent trips to Singapore. Thus I was able to observe the water management policies and programs in these two countries. By bringing these ideas to you, my aim is to promote a healthy discussion on opportunities here in San Diego County.
Highlands Regional Green Infrastructure Workshop PresentationNew Jersey Future
On April 27, 2016, Michele Adams of Meliora Design and Tavis Dockwiller of Viridian Landscape Studio gave a presentation on green infrastructure during a workshop put together by New Jersey Future in partnership with ANJEC. The workshop was held for municipal leaders like mayors, planning and zoning board members, environmental commission leaders, and members of the general public in the Highlands region.
Paul Roebuck, one of our London based ecologists, takes you through some basics on green infrastructure in the UK and highlights some really interesting projects we have worked on and exciting future developments.
The slides cover legislation, mitigation, habitat creation, ecology impact assessments and green roofs and walls.
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
In this presentation, the Stockholm Environment Institute presents are green infrastructure solutions to aid the resilience and sustainability of development of the Chindwin River Basin in Myanmar.
Showcasing Successful Green Stormwater Infrastructure - Lessons from Implemen...Amy Greenwood
A case study report highlighting lessons learned and success factors in planning, construction and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure in Vancouver and Victoria, BC. Learn more at http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Green_Stormwater_Infrastructure.html and www.salmonsafe.ca
Future of water An initial perspective by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill...Future Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of water by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill of Arup Sydney. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
3A GREENER, GREATER NEW YORK PLANYCFour years ago we asked.docxgilbertkpeters11344
3A GREENER, GREATER NEW YORK PLANYC
Four years ago we asked what we want our
city to look and feel like in 2030.
A growing population, aging infrastructure,
a changing climate, and an evolving economy
posed challenges to our city’s success and quality
of life. But we recognized that we will determine
our own future by how we respond to and shape
these changes with our own actions.
We created PlaNYC as a bold agenda to meet
these challenges and build a greener, greater
New York.
This effort has yielded tremendous results.
In just four years we’ve added more than 200
acres of parkland while improving our existing
parks. We’ve created or preserved more than
64,000 units of affordable housing. We’ve
provided New Yorkers with more transportation
choices. We’ve enacted ambitious laws to make
existing buildings more energy-efficient. And our
greenhouse gas emissions have fallen 13% below
2005 levels.
Now we must do more.
Today, we put forward an updated plan that
builds upon the progress and lessons of the
past four years.
PlaNYC complements other City efforts, such
as those we are making on crime, poverty,
education, public health, or social services.
The Plan focuses on the physical city, and
the functionality of its infrastructure in our
everyday lives: housing that is too often too
expensive, neighborhoods that need more
playgrounds, aged water and power systems
overdue for upgrade, congested streets and
crowded subways. If these challenges remain
unaddressed, we will undermine our economy
and our quality of life.
Our city’s history teaches us that investing in
our future is not a luxury, but an imperative.
In the 19th century, innovative and ambitious
investments in infrastructure like the Croton
water system and the Brooklyn Bridge, plus
an unprecedented influx of new people, firmly
established New York as the nation’s leading
city. In ensuing decades, the city’s dynamism
and ability to reinvent itself, exemplified by new
investments in subways, skyscrapers, sanitation,
and sewers all propelled New York’s status as a
global leader in infrastructure and innovation.
That’s the story of our city, century after century.
Times change, but New York City often leads
the change. The key to New York’s success has
always been our leaders’ foresight and courage
to boldly meet challenges and capitalize on
opportunities.
Those are our aims with PlaNYC.
Improve the
quality of our
waterways
to increase
opportunities for
recreation and
restore coastal
ecosystems
Waterways
62 WATERWAYSWATERWAYS
Water surrounds New York City, and the story of
our harbor in many ways reflects the history of
our city. The Hudson, East, Harlem, and Bronx
Rivers, Jamaica Bay, and the Upper and Lower
New York Bays have physically defined the city
and supported trade, industry, diverse ecologi-
cal communities, and recreation. Our water-
ways, as much as any other element of the city,
disting.
Leading Water Utilities Reducing Water-Energy Nexus PressuresRobert Brears
WATER IS REQUIRED to produce nearly all forms of energy. At the same time, electricity is needed to provide drinking water and treat wastewater. Recognizing rising water-energy nexus pressures, a range of water utilities around the world are
developing innovative solutions to reduce these pressures.
Developing the urban circular water economyRobert Brears
Around the world, there is a transition towards the ‘circular economy’ that focuses on the 3Rs of reducing material
consumption, reusing materials, and recovering materials from waste. In the context of urban water resources management, a variety of cities and their respective water utilities are implementing circular economy concepts that promote the reduction of water consumption, reuse of water, and recovery of materials from wastewater.
Policy Tools to Achieve Urban Water SecurityRobert Brears
TRADITIONALLY, URBAN WATER managers, faced with increasing demand for water alongside varying levels of supplies, have relied on largescale, supply-side infrastructural
projects, such as dams and reservoirs, to meet increased demands for water. This supply-side approach, however, is under increasing pressure from climate change, rapid population and economic growth and even land-use changes impacting the availability of good quality water of sufficient quantities. To enhance urban water security, water managers are turning towards demand-side management.
Protecting the Source of Drinking WaterRobert Brears
IN MANY LOCATIONS around the world, ensuring
access to good quality water can be a challenge due to economic as well as domestic activities impacting the quality
of surface and groundwater supplies. To avoid having to develop new water supplies due to contamination a number of
jurisdictions are turning to water source protection methods
which involve the protection of surface water sources
and the protection of groundwater sources from contamination
of any kind.
EVEN AFTER THE successful implementation of demand management strategies to balance rising demand with limited
supplies of water, there are regions around the world where water scarcity requires the seeking of alternative
water supply sources. There are a variety of alternative
water supply sources which cities have developed
and encouraged to achieve urban water security including
water recycling and reuse facilities, which collect, treat,
and use wastewater for irrigation and industrial purposes,
as well as for domestic purposes if properly treated, grey water systems that use untreated water that has not
come into contact with toilet waste for non-potable activities,
and rainwater harvesting, which is the capturing and
storing of rainwater for beneficial uses including irrigation.
WITH RAPID URBANIZATION and growing water scarcity from climate change, cities are being challenged to deliver water as efficiently as possible as well as balance rising demand with limited supplies. To manage limited water supplies efficiently, cities and their water utilities are turning to Information
and communication technologies (ICT). There are two beneficial
aspects of turning to ICT solutions to ensure the efficient
use of precious supplies. First, ICT can reduce water losses
in the system - non-revenue water - which is the difference
between what is pumped, treated, and supplied to the
distribution system compared to what reaches customers: in many cities around the world, non-revenue water can be up
to 20% or more of the total.
Urban water security can be achieved by implementing demand management tools that modify attitudes and behaviour towards water resources for the purpose of balancing rising demand with limited supplies. Urban water security overall means all water users, both human and natural, have access to good quality water of sufficient quantity for all types of uses.
The water-food nexus and the role of demand management Robert Brears
With rising population and increasing demand for food, global agricultural water usage will increase significantly, leading to water-food nexus pressures. To reduce these pressures water managers can implement a variety of demand management tools.
The Circular Economy and the Water-Energy-Food NexusRobert Brears
The global economy is based on a take-make-consume model where natural resources are turned into products
and the waste disposed of instead of being reused as a resource. In the Asia-Pacific region climate change along
with rapid population and economic growth is resulting in resource scarcity potentially leading to economic and
political instability. Europe has developed policy and technological innovations that can facilitate the transition
towards a circular economy where waste becomes a resource. By using existing instruments Europe can transfer
its circular economy knowledge and technology to the Asia-Pacific region. This can help ensure global security,
influence climate change negotiations and create jobs in Europe.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
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2. EXPRESS WATER July, 2018 45
COLUMN URBAN WATER
TheRiseofBlue-GreenInfrastructure
FACED WITH CLIMATE
change and environmental
degradation many cities are
turning to Blue-Green
Infrastructure (BGI) solutions
to enhance climate resilience
as well as restore the health of
ecosystems.
BGI is a strategically
planned network of natural
and semi-natural areas, rang-
ing in size from rain gardens
right up to green streets, that
are designed and managed to
deliver a wide range of envi-
ronmental, economic, and
social benefits including
improved water quality (BGI
captures and cleans stormwa-
ter, ensuring waterways are
healthier), reduced potential
for flooding (BGI slows down
and holds stormwater allow-
ing it to soak into the ground),
enhanced resilience to climate
change (BGI can use water as
a resource for communities
and natural habitats), reduced
infrastructure costs (BGI
reduces the volume of water
entering the sewer system,
increasing the lifespan of the
sewers and reducing infra-
structure maintenance costs),
and increased space for com-
munities and wildlife (BGI
provides multiple mental and
physical health benefits to
communities as well as a sanc-
tuary for urban wildlife and
pollinators).
Amsterdam Implementing
BGI at Different Spatial
Scales
Amsterdam, facing rapid
population growth and cli-
mate change threats, is devel-
oping various types of BGI at
different spatial scales in both
existing and new neighbor-
hoods to achieve a variety of
benefits including enhanced
climate resilience, increased
biodiversity, and improved
human health. Specifically,
Amsterdam’s BGI will
increase the retention and
reticulation of rainwater, all
the while having a cooling
effect on surface tempera-
tures, provide habitats for
indigenous plants and animal
species, and provide opportu-
nities for recreation and relax-
ation. The city’s range of BGI
being developed includes
green pocket parks and neigh-
bourhood parks, which are
small parks designed to not
only manage stormwater but
also invite activity; green play
streets which are streets that
have been closed to traffic and
turned into green spaces for
people to meet and play in;
and sidewalk gardens where
residents are encouraged to
create green facades or plant
vegetation in bare soil around
street trees.
LA’s Green Streets
Each year Los Angeles
loses 58 trillion gallons of
water to the ocean. To collect
some of this excess water off
the city’s impervious surfaces
the Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power (LADWP)
is developing a stormwater
incentive programme for the
infiltration and on-site use of
stormwater from industrial
facilities as well as designing
and constructing ‘green
streets’, which are streets that
reduce, treat, and capture
stormwater runoff close to its
source. Both initiatives align
with the Sustainable City
pLAn’s goals of reducing the
purchase of imported water
by 50% by 2025 and producing
50% of LA’s water locally by
2035. Regarding the stormwa-
ter incentive programme, all
industrial facilities regulated
by the Industry General
Permit and within LADWP’s
service area/areas of interest
will be eligible to participate
in the program. The total
rebate amounts will be based
on yield for each respective
facility, with the rebate
amount of USD 1,100/acre foot
(AF) for infiltration and USD
1,550/AF for onsite reuse.
Meanwhile, one green street
being implemented is the
Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Green Street Project that will
see a series of vegetated infil-
tration swales and dry wells
installed. During storm
events, these BGI solutions
will capture and treat
stormwater runoff from an
approximate 123-acre
drainage area and infiltrate it
into the San Fernando
Groundwater Basin. During a
normal year, the project will
be able to replenish 13 million
gallons of rainwater into
underground aquifers.
Oslo Restoring itsWater-
ways
The City of Oslo is one of
Europe’s fastest-growing
cities with its population in
2030 projected to be 30%
higher than today. With a
greater number of people fac-
ing climatic risks, Oslo is
implementing a range of BGI
strategies to create a more
resilient, greener city includ-
ing the restoration of its
waterways. Oslo has 10 main
waterways that run through
its urban areas. Up until
recently, these waterways
were considered problematic
for sewage and an obstacle to
development. As such, large
sections have pipes and cul-
verts. However, these have
predefined capacities and
with more frequent and heav-
ier rainfall the city faces
increased urban flooding
risks. In response, Oslo has
decided to restore these
waterways by reopening
closed rivers and streams to
handle stormwater more
effectively as well as create
recreational spaces for people
and facilitate increased habi-
tat for biodiversity. One exam-
ple is the Teglverksdammen
Project which is a reopening
of around 650 meters of the
stream Hovinbekke.
The project has been
planned and designed as a
natural cleaning system with
several sedimentation basins,
a stream with water rapids, a
small lake, and shallow waters
with dense vegetation.
Stormwater from a nearby
school is also safely led into
the newly reopened stream.
NewYork City Incentiviz-
ing BGI on Private Prop-
erty
New York City’s BGI aims
to reduce Combined Sewer
Overflows (CSO) into New
York Harbour, in addition to
providing multiple community
and environmental benefits to
the city’s neighborhoods and
residents in a cost-effective
way. These secondary benefits
include increased urban
greening, urban heat island
reduction, and more habitat
for birds and pollinators. To
incentivize BGI retrofits on
private property, the city’s
Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) will be
releasing a Request for
Proposals to procure a
Program Administrator to
launch and administer a new
BGI Private Incentive Retrofit
Program.
The five-year contract will
have a value of USD 43-58 mil-
lion with a goal of retrofitting
200 greened acres. DEP has
also released a streamlined
fast-track review process for
private green roof projects
funded through its Green
Infrastructure Grant
Program. The funding sched-
ule sets reimbursement rates
for green roof projects based
on growing media depth and
planted area.
These upfront reimburse-
ment rates eliminate uncer-
tainty over how much funding
is available for potential proj-
ects and by giving this infor-
mation to applicants in
advance it means DEP can
fast-track green roof grant
applications, with anticipated
design approval within 90
days from the submittal date.
Moving Forwards
A range of policies can be
implemented by cities around
the world to implement BGI
solutions including retro-
fitting public areas as well as
encouraging the uptake of
BGI solutions on private prop-
erty.
Robert Brears is the author
of Urban Water Security,
Founder of Mitidaption, and
Our Future Water."
@Mitidaption
By Robert C. Brears
Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) is a strategically
planned network of natural and semi-natural areas,
ranging in size from rain gardens right up to green
streets,designed and managed to deliver environ-
mental,economic,and social benefits.