Green Infrastructure and Transportation
Green Infrastructure and Transportation
Green Infrastructure and Transportation
- No tags were found...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong>Introduction to <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Concepts <strong>and</strong> PrinciplesKris HoellenDirector, Conservation Leadership NetworkThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Mission & Program Areas“The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to conserveAmerica’s legacy of l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water resources.”“Through l<strong>and</strong> acquisition, sustainable programs, <strong>and</strong>leadership training, the Fund <strong>and</strong> its partners demonstratesustainable conservation solutions emphasizing the integrationof economic <strong>and</strong> environmental goals.”The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
TCF Regional OfficesStaff: 120 Nationwide• Alaska• California• Colorado•Delaware• Florida• Georgia•Idaho• Illinois• Maryl<strong>and</strong>•Michigan•Minnesota•Montana•Nevada•New Mexico• North Carolina•Oregon• Pennsylvania• South Carolina•Texas•Vermont• West VirginiaThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
USFWSDept of the ArmyUSEPAUS Forest ServiceNPSBLMNMFSFHWAThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Eco-Logical -- <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>“An Ecosystem Approach to Developing <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Projects”• Goal Driven• Collaboratively developed vision• Integrates ecological, economic <strong>and</strong> social factors• Geographic framework defined by ecologicalboundaries• <strong>Transportation</strong> Benefits: ecosystem based mitigation= predictability, efficiency, cost-effectivenessThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> – What Is It?“An interconnected networkof natural l<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> otheropen spaces thatconserves ecosystemvalues <strong>and</strong> functions <strong>and</strong>provides associated benefitsto human populations”The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
The Challenge of Growing CommunitiesWhat’s needed? Tools to be more strategic!Which l<strong>and</strong>sto conserve?Where to permitdevelopment?Where to constructroads & utilities?A framework tointegrate & inform!The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> – What Is It? Hubs – anchorthe system Links – tie thesystem together Sites – smallerareas, may notbe attached L<strong>and</strong>s - public,private & non-profit Scales - statewide,regional & community L<strong>and</strong>scapes -Urban, suburban,rural & wildThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> – What Is It?<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>NetworkL<strong>and</strong>s that ProvideAssociated Benefits forHuman PopulationsL<strong>and</strong>s that SupportNatural EcosystemValues <strong>and</strong> FunctionsThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> ApproachA science-base processthat brings together: Natural resource,l<strong>and</strong> planning <strong>and</strong> built/greyinfrastructure professionals Elected <strong>and</strong>appointed officials The interestedpublicThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Relating <strong>Green</strong> to Gray<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> <strong>and</strong> Gray <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Both Require:‣ Strategic planningto ensure optimal /functional systems‣ Financing fordesign <strong>and</strong>maintenance‣ Management tomaintain services &maximize benefitsIdeally Are:‣ Planned simultaneouslybefore development‣ Given equal priorityin the planning process‣ Planned as complimentarysystems‣ Given equal attentionin the funding processThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
What <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> is Not! A program A short-term solution An isolated effort No growth or antidevelopment “<strong>Green</strong>” engineeredstructuresThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
What Are the Origins of the <strong>Green</strong><strong>Infrastructure</strong> Approach? Protecting & linkingparks <strong>and</strong> other greenspaces for the benefitof people Preserving & linkingnatural areas to benefitbiodiversity <strong>and</strong> counterhabitat fragmentationTwo Guiding Concepts“At present, not one park is large enough to provide year-round sanctuaryfor adequate populations of all resident species. . . ” George Wright, 1932The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
What Are the Origins of the <strong>Green</strong><strong>Infrastructure</strong> Approach?American <strong>Green</strong>ways MovementThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Why Plan & Protect <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>?The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Providing Ecosystem ServicesThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Supporting Working L<strong>and</strong>s / TourismThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
“Selling” Homes <strong>and</strong> CommunitiesThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Enhancing Quality of LifeThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Sounds similar to the goals of….… Context Sensitive SolutionsThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> - How?Steps forUndertaking A<strong>Green</strong><strong>Infrastructure</strong>Initiative In YourCommunityFrom: Community Open Space Partnership (WI), 2004The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to SuccessCreate a Leadership Group to guideyour green infrastructure initiativeThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to SuccessDesign a green infrastructure network to linkcomponents across scales & political boundariesCORRIDORHUBBUFFERHUBCORRIDORBUFFERCORRIDORBUFFERHUBCONNECTIONINTER-REGIONALThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to Success<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Network:Identify desired network features <strong>and</strong> gather data that representstheir spatial arrangement across the l<strong>and</strong>scape Natural Areas <strong>and</strong> Features Watersheds / Water Flow ways Wildlife / Wildlife MovementCorridors Nature-Based Trails <strong>and</strong> Parks Outdoor Education Cultural ResourcesThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to Success<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Network:Lay out the network to connect important green space elementsacross multiple l<strong>and</strong>scapes, jurisdictions, <strong>and</strong> scalesThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to SuccessDevelop an “implementation quilt” to makeyour network design a realityThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to Success<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Implementation Quilt:Match financial, management <strong>and</strong> other identified tools to thedifferent elements of your green infrastructure networkHistoric SiteConservationEasementConservationDevelopmentFloodplainRegulationMitigationBankPark SiteFee SimpleAcquisitionWorkingL<strong>and</strong>s BMPsThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Keys to Success<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Implementation Quilt:Identify the various people, programs <strong>and</strong> organizations that canact to implement the different elements of your networkGovernmentAgencyPrivateL<strong>and</strong>ownerConservationNonprofit / NGOBusiness &IndustrySite ProtectionSite RestorationSite ManagementThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
The Benefits of Takinga <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Approach toL<strong>and</strong> PlanningThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
The Benefits of Taking a <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Approach to L<strong>and</strong> Planning Provides a mechanism forconservation action that isundertaken in concert with: Growth Management L<strong>and</strong> Development Built <strong>Infrastructure</strong> Planning Smart Growth EffortsThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
The Benefits of Taking a <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>Approach to L<strong>and</strong> Planning <strong>and</strong> Conservation Results in a logical, systematic <strong>and</strong> scientificallybased framework for integrating ongoingl<strong>and</strong> conservation <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong> planning actions.The Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
<strong>Transportation</strong> Planning <strong>and</strong> <strong>Green</strong><strong>Infrastructure</strong>• GI Plans can inform <strong>Transportation</strong> Plans, <strong>and</strong> viceversa• GI plans can help transportation planningorganizations (State DOTs <strong>and</strong> MPOs) meet 6001requirements• GI Plans can save <strong>Transportation</strong> staff time <strong>and</strong>lead to more streamlined reviews• For Conservation interests – the focus is on howthe ‘grey’ can further promote ‘green’ goalsThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
Strategic L<strong>and</strong> Planning & ConservationL<strong>and</strong> & WaterConservationL<strong>and</strong>PlanningWaterResourcesWorkingL<strong>and</strong>s<strong>Transportation</strong>& UtilitiesHealth <strong>and</strong>RecreationL<strong>and</strong>scapeArchitectsLivableCommunitiesThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation
To Learn MoreRead the New Book -Isl<strong>and</strong> Press, Spring 2006!Take the Next Course -March 12 – 16 in KansasCity; March 26 – 30 inAnchorage, AK.Visit the Website - www.greeninfrastructure.netThe Conservation Fund – Partners in L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Water Conservation