This guide provides exemplar Green Infrastructure policies based on an analysis of Development Plan policies in Central Scotland and is designed to maximise the benefits of GI to contribute to a successful place.

Green Infrastructure (GI) is green and blue space which has been planned, designed and managed to provide identified functions.

In urban areas these GI features include domestic gardens, street trees, sports pitches, civic spaces, green roofs and green walls.

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