Operacija se izvaja v okviru Operativnega programa razvoja človeških virov za obdobje 2007-2013, razvojne prioritete 3 : »Razvoj človeških virov in
vseživljenjskega učenja«; prednostne usmeritve 3.3 »Kakovost, konkurenčnost in odzivnost visokega šolstva«.
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The key issues creating the need for BG solutions are presented in Fig 4. Inter alia the multiple
benefits of the implementation of BG solutions include: reduced pressure on natural water
resources, increased / enhanced resilience to drought and flood risk, reduced water, air and noise
pollution, mitigation of extreme heat and urban heat island effects, reduced energy requirements
(for heating and cooling of buildings), sustainable urban food production and enhancement of
amenities, biodiversity and quality of life (urban health). Additionally, they have significant socio-
economic benefits, such as: job creation and reduction in antisocial behaviour and crime. BG
solutions are thus considered essential in the planning of both new urban development and
retrofitting of the existing urban fabric.
Figure 4: Issues creating the need for an integrated BG solution
The BGD project has proposed to the relevant ministries collaborations and initiatives based
around the following two major groups of activities:
a.
Innovative strategic planning
at the central, regional and local government levels for
development of national policy and drafting legal documents on innovative methods of
planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of urban areas based on the
BGD philosophy in order to achieve long term sustainability of the cities planned.
b.
Innovative spatial/urban planning
of new cities (new developments) and retrofitting of
the existing ones. Innovative planning is based on integrated planning and optimized
modeling of interactions of urban functions and eco system services.
Design of sustainable and smart/resilient cities based on the Blue Green Solutions is becoming a
global trend and it is very likely that all countries and cities in the world will adopt this approach.
Operacija se izvaja v okviru Operativnega programa razvoja človeških virov za obdobje 2007-2013, razvojne prioritete 3 : »Razvoj človeških virov in
vseživljenjskega učenja«; prednostne usmeritve 3.3 »Kakovost, konkurenčnost in odzivnost visokega šolstva«.
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2.2
The major differences between BGS and the conventional design
Standard urban planning is usually done by different specialists without analysing mutual
interactions; typically only a few interactions between different project components are
considered. Under the BGD paradigm, all possible interactions between an urban settlement’s
components are modelled and the “best possible” (optimized) solution proposed for the final
design. This is done through an active “integrated design and modelling” process characterized by:
Interactions between urban solutions/ecosystem services, greenery, water cycle,
renewables, efficient building, biodiversity and pollution streams are systematically
analysed (modelled with the most recent software systems);
Improvement of each above component’s efficiency is simulated for different design
and
operating conditions;
Interactions between the above components are quantified (technical and financial).
Quantification is conducted both for the standard operating conditions as well as for the
extreme natural events and visualised in an easy to understand form.
Quantified interactions and benefits are transformed into proposals/instructions that
will inform the design process and aid the achievement of sustainability and efficiency
goals.
The major benefits of BG Solutions
Demands of water resources are managed (locally harvested and recycled), hence
saved
and used more efficiently;
Greenery is selected and located to minimise water use, improve outdoor air quality,
save energy, reduce urban heat island effects and improve health, aesthetic values and
biodiversity;
Buildings, streets and public spaces are designed to capitalise upon the benefits of
greenery, recycled water management, renewable energy, reduced noise, water and air
pollution, thus rendering the target area cheaper to maintain and healthier and more
comfortable for people to live in;
This approach secures lower overall capital and operational cost, including urban
infrastructure for water, greenery and energy (insulation for buildings).
All urban components are designed to mitigate the effects of extreme anthropogenic
impacts and natural disasters, climate change and extreme weather variability.
Finally, the BG Solutions based developments are cheaper to build, utilize and
maintain. They are significantly more sustainable and efficient and much more resilient
to climate change, extreme weather and the effects of natural disasters. Such