Green infrastructure mapping
Our strategy is informed by the spatial analysis of the green infrastructure provision for Greater Essex. A visual and interactive summary of this analysis is available to view, called the Green Essex Story Map.
The mapping shows:
- the distribution of green infrastructure assets across Greater Essex
- the number of functions performed by these assets and the benefits they provide to the local populations
- associations between green infrastructure provision in neighbourhoods and socio-economic characteristics of their resident populations
- the prevalence of current green infrastructure assets in the vicinity of proposed sites for future housing and economic development
The Green Essex Story Map improves access to data for researchers and analysts.
The School of Environmental Sciences at University of East Anglia completed the research and analysis. Assisted by Essex County Council and Places Services.
This study was made possible by the support of the Business and Local Government Data Research Centre and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.