23-230307-FINAL-Camden-Green-and-Blue-Grid-Vision-April-2023-Version-for-webpage - Flipbook - Page 9
Greener Places, Healthier Waterways Vision
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As shown in Figure 1, there are many social, environmental
and economic benefits to delivering a healthy, connected,
accessible and sustainable Green and Blue Grid network.
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• An opportunity for people to interact with nature
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• Biodiversity and habitat corridors for local and
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• A cooler urban environment, making places more
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• Healthy environments that promote positive mental
health, support physical exercise to reduce diabetes
and heart disease and offer protection against harmful
ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is a major risk factor in
skin cancer;
Shade and cooling
reduces urban heat
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provides protection
against UV radiation
• Attractive landscapes and settings, helping people to
move around their neighbourhoods under a network of
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Trees, vegetation and water are key features of what makes
places liveable for both people and animals. They provide:
Figure 1 - Benefits from trees and healthy waterways
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Benefits from trees and healthy waterways
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