The establishment of a masterplan enables new green infrastructure to be designed to realise the social, economic and environmental benefits of biodiversity. In this section, we explore how to plan new green infrastructure which complements and enhances the function of existing green infrastructure.







  • A green infrastructure network can be used to define the hierarchy and form of the habitats and natural greenspaces within a community
  • The opportunities will be defined by the scale and form of development and its associated infrastructure
  • The network will need to integrate and establish links with valuable elements of the existing green infrastructure
  • The network will need to adhere to principles of good urban design
  • The network will need to resolve the functional requirements of urban form, greenspace provision, habitat networks and ecological services (such as drainage)






guidance on Natural Greenspace - Urban Design Principles Natural Greenspace – Urban Design Principles

guidance on The Green Infrastructure Network The Green Infrastructure Network





link to case study 1 - Overvecht, The Netherlands Overvecht, The Netherlands

link to case study 2 - Stratford City, London Stratford City, London

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