Urban ecological futures
Essential elements from today’s lecture:
With urbanization comes the need to redesign the ecology of the urban landscape and to re-insert elements that make the urban ecosystem more functional as well as aesthetically attractive. In this lecture, we will
Essential elements from today’s lecture:
With urbanization comes the need to redesign the ecology of the urban landscape and to re-insert elements that make the urban ecosystem more functional as well as aesthetically attractive. In this lecture, we will
- Broadly define the term green infrastructure and how it is interpreted by ecologists, engineers, planners, and social scientists.
- Describe how bioretention systems can be used to increase water infiltration locally, to cycle nutrients, to process toxic elements from impervious surfaces, and to add to the richness of a community.
- Describe how porous pavements can be used to alter water runoff flows and to serve as a deep water sources for urban trees.
- Describe green roof systems as a functional and attractive green infrastructure.
- Explore the options for green infrastructure research, testing, and implementation, on our own campus, especially opportunities connected with the restoration of Red Butte Creek.