noun phrase · academic
green infrastructure
UK/ɡriːn ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/US/ɡriːn ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/GREEN IN·fra·STRUC·ture
natural or nature-based systems in urban planning (parks, green roofs, permeable pavements) that provide environmental and social benefits
Examples
“Cities invest in green infrastructure to reduce flooding and heat stress.”
“Green infrastructure also improves urban biodiversity and air quality.”
“Planners prefer green infrastructure over grey solutions when feasible.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in green infrastructure is a cost-effective way for cities to adapt to climate change while enhancing livability.”
Collocations
- invest in green infrastructure
- integrate green infrastructure
- green infrastructure projects
Word family
Common mistakes
infrastructure green→green infrastructure
green infra→green infrastructure
Say it for a higher band
5parks and trees→6urban green spaces→7+green infrastructure
Synonyms
nature-based solutions
Easily confused
nature-based solutions
“Restoring wetlands is an important nature-based solution for flood control.”
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