Integrating Blue-green Infrastructure into Urban Development

The necessity for innovative solutions is critical in the pursuit of a sustainable future, as the rapidly urbanizing world confronts climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health concerns. The concept of blue and green infrastructure is a game-changing innovation. Blue and green infrastructure provides a solution to urban planning by strategically incorporating natural and engineered aquatic features - blue infrastructure - with vegetation and green spaces - green infrastructure. This approach addresses environmental, social, and economic challenges, and improves water quality, reduces urban heat islands, and mitigates flood risks, enhancing urban resilience. It also fosters biodiversity by establishing habitats for a variety of species and establishing green spaces for human recreation and well-being. Further exploration may help establish blue-green infrastructure as a standard in urban development practices. Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure Into Urban Development investigates the numerous opportunities that integrated infrastructure offers, including increased biodiversity, improved air and water quality, and enhanced climate resilience. It also addresses obstacles, such as stakeholder coordination, funding constraints, and equitable access to green and aquatic spaces. This book covers topics such as smart technology, energy engineering, and cybersecurity, and is a useful resource for architects, civil engineers, business owners, policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, researchers, and academicians.

Dr. Nitu Maurya is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Economics, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Economics at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics such as infrastructure development, economic growth, regional disparities, and sustainable development. Dr. Maurya has made significant contributions to her field, evident through numerous publications in books, chapters, working papers, and journal articles. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Excellence in Research Award by NEBA and the Elsevier SSRN Young Research Award. Moreover, she has received accolades for her publications and presentations at various national and international conferences. Dr. Maurya is actively engaged in academia, serving as a speaker, session chair, and resource person at numerous workshops, seminars, and webinars. She is also an editorial board member and reviewer for various academic journals, showcasing her commitment to advancing scholarly research and publication standards.