{"id":40060,"date":"2020-03-12T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T14:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/how-to-design-for-biodiversity\/"},"modified":"2022-05-23T17:44:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:44:29","slug":"how-to-design-for-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/na\/how-to-design-for-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design for Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a pleasure again to visit Palestra \u2013 the illustrious venue of TfL<\/a> and Urban Design London<\/a>.\u00a0 The seminar was led by Samantha Davenport<\/strong> of the Greater London Authority<\/a>, detailing the importance of Urban Greening<\/strong> for the capital in order to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Her presentation detailed the fact that London is in fact leading the way<\/strong> in terms of Green Infrastructure with its Ancient woodlands, wetlands, parklands including suburban commons and even forests that have been safe guarded as \u201cessential for the quality of life for all\u201d<\/p>\n

As London\u2019s population grows at a rapid pace accounting for 13.4% of the UK, it is the third most populous city in Europe. Encompassing up 1500 SINC\u2019s<\/strong> (Sites of Importance for National Conservation) space is at its most critical and therefore allowing for Green Infrastructure and providing nature based solutions is paramount.<\/p>\n

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With the new London Plan<\/strong> imminent Sarah detailed Chapter 8 \u2013 Green Infrastructure<\/span> and Policies G5 on Urban Greening<\/strong> and Policy G6 on biodiversity access to nature<\/strong>, both fundamental elements of site and building design to deliver net gains for biodiversity.<\/p>\n

So what is Biodiversity?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life on earth. This includes wildlife such as animals, birds and plants; the habitats that are the places they live; and, how they interact with their surroundings as part of the ecosystem. Conserving biodiversity involves restoring and enhancing species populations and habitats as well as implementing measures to promote them in the future.<\/p>\n

Quite simply we need more space for nature<\/strong> \u2013 Landscaping should consider ecological inspired urban greening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The term Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to a development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Kenmont Raingarden \u2013 Soil Cell Project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Sarah quite rightly states you cannot tap biodiversity on at the end, a seamless staged planning approach using Lawton Principals: Better, Bigger, More, Connected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside policy 5, London boroughs need to develop an Urban Greening Factor – the method of calculating quantity and quality greening on new developments. See more here<\/a>.\u00a0 However to note highlighting the two should not been confused with one another and that UGF does not supersede the biodiversity metric 2.0 as published by Natural England.<\/p>\n

Case studies where revealed with factor levels for calculation including urban tree planting in linked tree pits<\/strong> with adequate soil volumes<\/strong> for tree maturity. Green Walls<\/strong> and Climbing systems<\/strong> rooted in soil, Green Roofs including Podium Planting<\/strong> and Rain Gardens<\/strong> with sustainable drainage elements. It was fantastic to see the simplified approach to enable planners to identify with all means possible and final outcomes.<\/p>\n

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A landscape led approach \u2013 \u00a9 Greater London Authority<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The captivated audience were then introduced to David Mooney<\/strong> of the London Wildlife Trust<\/strong><\/a> who works among 50,000 volunteers with 46 trusts across the UK. Their mission is to work with developers at planning stage and by rather being part of a Multi -disciplinary service to become an Inter-disciplinary service<\/strong> by sharing best practice and working together as a team on development projects from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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Meridian Water Masterplan \u00a9 The Wildlife Trust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I loved David\u2019s motto, think first how the space will be used by the community. A design led approach should consider \u201cBuildings after Place\u201d<\/strong>
\nFurther case studies were shown whereby new developments are often located next to SINCS and how joint knowledge from the outset has made large scale housing developments possible. Many of these projects have proposed to or do include GreenBlue Urban Tree Planting Solutions including Canada Water<\/strong> and Meridian Water<\/strong> \u2013 knowing that a design led approach will enable confidence for all involved \u2013 the longevity of the project not just for biodiversity and green infrastructure but for the health and wellbeing for all who live, work and play in the urban environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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