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GI and Ecosystem Services
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GI Benefits
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Jul 28 2010, 8:31 AM EDT by
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Do others find any conflict between the use of the terms green infrastructure and ecosystem services. if GI is in reality ecosystems, why have we created a new term?
What are the key benefits gained by the use of the GI term?
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RE: GI and Ecosystem Services
By: burntfacedjake,
Jul 28 2010, 8:31 AM EDT
I understand the terms to be complementary, being the physical framework (designed or otherwise) for delivery of ecosystem services. Interestingly many landscape architects I have spoken to in the UK understand the term 'GI' but go blank at the mention of 'ecosystem services'. A partner of a landscape practice asked me only a few weeks ago if I had made the term 'ecosystem services' up myself as he had never come across it! As I believe ecosystem services underpin the concept of GI it should be a cornerstone of landscape design education both in design schools and in professional life. A greater understanding of both terms would help some in the profession move away from the false opposition of Nature/ Culture.
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Parks splitting def
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Park
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May 16 2010, 1:47 AM EDT by
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We have national parks and pocket parks, etc. I see two options, either put those types of parks as subsets of "Parks" or let them be and use this page for city parks such as Seattle's Arboretum or NYC's Central Park. Parks that are larger than pocket parks and urban.
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Text Format
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Trail
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May 5 2010, 4:45 PM EDT by
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Someone changed the format of the text, instead of "normal" all the text is like "Header", and I cannot change it. Does someone know how to fix it?
Thanks.
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Green Infrastructure Films/Documentaries
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Discussion Forum
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Apr 25 2010, 6:10 PM EDT by
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Does anyone know of some good green infrastructure films or documentaries? I just got one from Netflix called "Design e2." Are there others that people would recommend?
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Certification
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Erosion & Sediment Control
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Apr 12 2010, 11:10 AM EDT by
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EnviroCert International, Inc. offers the following certifications:
CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control,
CESSWI - Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector,
CPSWQ - Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality, and the
CMS4S - Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist.
One should make certain however that are recognized by the appropriate regulatory agency with which one is working.
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beautiful project!
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Parc du Chemin de l'Ile
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Apr 12 2010, 3:06 AM EDT by
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very exciting mix of technology and simple attractive places to be.
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moving to hydrologic system area
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Floodplain Management
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Apr 12 2010, 2:57 AM EDT by
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could we consider floodplain management a function of the hydro system? how about we move this page so that it is sub there?
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need help with embed of maps, photos, links etc.
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Wiki How Tos
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Apr 5 2010, 3:44 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Mar 31 2010, 12:30 AM EDT
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is there a way to turn HTML on? or Wet Paint tools that make the embed stuff easier? Also, I use Google chrome for browser and maybe this program works better with another browser?
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RE: need help with embed of maps, photos, links etc.
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Apr 5 2010, 3:44 PM EDT
aha. i had the same problem. it doesn't support chrome very well. i keep firefox on my machine for wiki editing. if you go through firefox or explorer you'll find a ton of other tools including all kinds of html widgets etc.
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Planning Green infrastructure networks
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GI Performance Metrics
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Mar 29 2010, 3:49 PM EDT by
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Hi, I'm very excited with the opportunity to learn about GI networks with Nate and Brice. I will try to contribute to this wiki, as much as I can.
Cecilia
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Green roofs
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Oct 12 2009, 4:58 AM EDT by
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We are inviting you to visit the site http://www.greenroofs.gr that contains a lot of information about green roofs.
We think green roofs are a very innovative technology to improve cities health!
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IFLA 2009 in rio de janeiro, brasil!
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Green Infrastructure Wiki
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May 18 2009, 6:01 PM EDT by
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hi all,
l. briney's comment reminded me to remind you all about the international federation of landscape architects (IFLA) 2009 gathering coming up this october in rio de janeiro, brasil. the theme is green infrastructure: high performance landscapes. as one of the selection committee reviewers, i can tell you that from the submissions i saw this is going to be a fantastic assembly with cutting edge work by planners and designers from around the globe. it would be great to have an in-person meetup for any GI wiki participants. follow this thread if you are planning to attend and you'll get a cold cerveja on me!
cheers, nate
here's where you can learn more: http://www.46ifla2009.com.br/en/index_en.php
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GI Functionality Research Project
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Apr 16 2009, 1:21 PM EDT by
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I am currently studying for a Masters in Landscape Planning and Management at the University of Manchester, UK. As part of my work I am on placement with The Mersey Forest (www.merseyforest.co.uk). As part of my work here I am producing a report on the functionality of different types of GI. It is hoped that the report will contain several case studies detailing best practice. Where the GI is providing several functions.
I am interested in the interactions between functions of different types of GI. The aim is to establish synergistic functions; I am looking for case study examples of best practice where GI is providing several functions.
The functions I am interested in assessing compatibilty are:
1. Shading from the sun / Moderating the urban heat island effect
2. Evapotranspiration / Moderating the urban heat island effect
3. Habitat for wildlife / Private recreation
4. Corridor for wildlife / Trapping pollutants
5. Reducing pressure on vulnerable landscapes / Public recreation
6. Tourism / Cultural Asset
7. Learning / Noise absorption
8. Corridor for wildlife / Noise absorption
9. Habitat for wildlife / Recreation public
10. Habitat for wildlife / Learning
Please could you include any photographs or information about potential exemplar sites you believe would be useful to the study. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Melissa
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RE: GI Functionality Research Project
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Apr 16 2009, 1:21 PM EDT
Hi Melissa,
I was thinking this project in Santa Monica, California might work on several levels...urban heat island effect, corridor for wildlife, public recreation, tourism/cultural asset.
http://www01.smgov.net/news/releases/archive/2008/ccs20080512.htm
It was a joint effort between the city and a landscape architect. The city engineer, Neal Shapiro is going to be presenting it as a case study at a stormwater conference in August, 2009.
I hope this is useful for you.
Best,
Matt Baumgardner
mbaumgardner@envirsolve.com
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Starting a LID project database
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Apr 16 2009, 3:16 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Apr 16 2009, 3:16 AM EDT
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First, I wanted to thank Brice for pointing me over here as a resource. I love the way the wiki is set up and the resources are spot on. Kudos to the group! I look forward to contributing and being a part of the overall effort. I have been blogging about stormwater resources for the last few months at http://www.stormwaterlibrary.com and have been focusing on LID as the main topic of my posts. One of the things that I have become interested in is how demonstration projects can provide a "proof of benefit" and spread LID's implementation as a whole. To this end, I am attempting to put together the most comprehensive database possible of LID projects. I am looking at large case studies like you have presented on the wiki down to smaller single-lot level projects. I would like this to be a searchable database that can be filtered down to usable statistics on LID use by region or can show overall trends in LID as a whole. Most importantly, I would like it to be a pointer to any project that can serve as a demonstration site. The end product would be a living database that can be fed by users to help it grow and stay viable.
Any suggestions on how to track down as many projects as possible would be very helpful and I would love to collaborate on this with as many people as possible. I am excited that Brice invited me over here and I hope to get to know everyone over time.
Best,
Matt Baumgardner (mbaumgardner@envirosolve.com)
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Green Infrastructure Student Design Competition Announcement
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Green Infrastructure Wiki
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Apr 11 2009, 8:22 PM EDT by
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The International Federation of Landscape Architects is sponsoring a student design competition called "Green infrastructure: landscape, infrastructure and people for tomorrow". Submissions are due mid August 2009 and information can be found at the following link:
http://www.topos.de/index.php?Navi=145&Subnavi=&do=show&id=755
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Needs assessment - methods
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Mar 6 2009, 1:08 PM EST by
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For a university project my team has to conduct a needs assessment for an area which is around the university campus of the Uni of Liverpool which also comprises a small residential area and a small abandoned, former warehouse area. The focus of this project, however, is lying on finding methods for this needs assessment ( with an obvious Green Infrastructure focus). To be honest, the literature is pretty scarce - so if anyone could help me with some information/literature I would be really delighted.
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Mar 6 2009, 1:08 PM EST
HI
I just posted some info on GI and Pinch Points that is one way of identifying a need.
Also try looking at Public Benefit Recording System in google or similar!
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Green Infrastrtucture and Pinch Points in the UK
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Mar 6 2009, 12:43 PM EST by
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Link below to new reports looking at the role of GI in helping to overcome investment Pinch Points in North West England - once investment gets moving again that is;
http://www.merseyforest.org.uk/consult/comments.aspx?doc=373239
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Liminal Space
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System 2: Community
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Feb 28 2009, 6:17 PM EST by
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Thread started: Feb 27 2009, 4:14 PM EST
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Some one else have a go at the rest.
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Feb 28 2009, 6:17 PM EST
"Some one else have a go at the rest." i like it. someone also suggested that dross be added as an element, as in we need some amount of leftover bits for our cities to stay dynamic, growing, and changing. would it be 2LS: Liminal Space? how about a little more of description...
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woonerf - home zone
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Woonerf
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Feb 28 2009, 6:12 PM EST by
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Thread started: Feb 26 2009, 9:08 AM EST
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I would define this concept as home zones which my professor refers to at University. Might be a better name and also exists in Switzerland and Austria.
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Feb 28 2009, 6:12 PM EST
"I would define this concept as home zones which my professor refers to at Univesity. Might be a better name and also exists in Switzerland and Austria. " hmm...since woonerf is also a word getting a lot of attention lately, could we just make another element for home zones? or i guess it could be listed as an AKA under woonerf, or the other way around. just don't want to get rid of a term that has some momentum. i'd rather add to the toolbox and acknowledge their similarities. cheers, nate
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Wikis for thrivability!
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Nov 21 2008, 7:10 PM EST by
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I'm with Appropedia.org, a wiki focused on sustainability and solutions to poverty - you might say it's about "thrivability". In terms of scope, it's a complete overlap.
We'd love to work with you guys. How is this site going? If you're like us, you'll know how much work is involved in raising the profile. You have great content - could we find a way to get more eyes on it, and help all of us? (And the planet of course!)
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2008 ASLA Conference
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Oct 26 2008, 3:24 AM EDT by
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Are any GI Wiki members planning to attend the ASLA Conference in Philadelphia (Oct 3-7)? The Conference theme is Green Infrastructure. I'm interested to see the various ways that term will be defined.
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Oct 26 2008, 3:24 AM EDT
Unfortunately, I didn't get to see Miguel or Mario. I did hear good things however. Lisa, I was presenting one session about historic preservation and another about community organizing for parks. (We're trying to pass a levy in Seattle, check out the video here: http://keep.seattleparksforall.org/video/video/show?id=2225951:Video:4611) Larch4Green, I hope that's the session you saw!
I think my favorite sessions were the Sustainable Sites Initiative discussions--that and Beth Meyers' piece in Landscape Architecture mag. I kept wondering how we could fuse the notion of aesthetics with the quantifiable metrics of LEED-like lists. Any thoughts?
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