Impacts of Urbanization on Natural Infrastructure
Impacts of Urbanization on Natural Infrastructure
Casestudy on impact of diminishing wetlands on urban water bodies
Cities are being constructed over wetlands, lakes, forests, and grasslands more frequently. The ecosystem advantages that these natural infrastructures provided; such as flood control and microclimate control; are quickly dwindling.
The map of Bengaluru's Bellandur-Varthur neighborhood if observed can be identified the way the original blue-green features have changed significantly over time.
Urban India's water bodies and green cover have drastically changed in just 15 years and as a result of the change in natural infrastructure the intensity of vulnerability within the city area, has been largely affected. The publication "Urban Blue-Green Conundrum: A 10-City Study on the Impacts of Urbanization on Natural Infrastructure in India." was written by Goswami et.al. shows the impact of calamity on the wetlands.
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