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MelissaShort
GI Functionality Research Project
Mar 4 2009, 9:43 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 4 2009, 9:43 AM EST
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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mattbaum
mattbaum
1. RE: GI Functionality Research Project
Apr 16 2009, 1:21 PM EDT | Post edited: 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
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