noun phrase · academic
green infrastructure
UK/ɡriːn ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃə/US/ɡrin ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər/GREEN IN·fra·STRUC·ture
Networks of natural and semi-natural areas (parks, green roofs, wetlands) that provide environmental and social benefits in cities.
Examples
“Installing green infrastructure like permeable pavements reduces flood risk in dense urban areas.”
“Green infrastructure enhances biodiversity and the livability of neighbourhoods.”
“Cities are encouraged to integrate green infrastructure into transport and housing projects.”
Band 8 sentence
“Integrating green infrastructure into new developments not only mitigates flood risk but also improves residents' mental wellbeing.”
Collocations
- invest in green infrastructure
- integrate green infrastructure
Word family
Common mistakes
green infrastructure is just parks→green infrastructure includes parks, green roofs, wetlands and more
we need more green infra→we need more green infrastructure
Say it for a higher band
5parks and trees→6urban green space→7+green infrastructure
Synonyms
natural infrastructure
Easily confused
grey infrastructure
“A balanced approach combines grey infrastructure with green infrastructure to manage stormwater.”
urban green space
“Urban green space such as parks is one element of broader green infrastructure.”
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