Green and Blue Space
Green and Blue Space apr 23, 2012

The Municipality of Faenza has implemented a bio-neighbourhood incentive programme for developers. This is included in their Town Planning Regulations. The incentive programme aims to achieve energy savings, promote aesthetic qualities of neighbourhoods, and also create better microclimate conditions to prepare for future rising temperatures associated with climate change. The incentive programme allows developers to extend the cubature of buildings in bio-neighbourhoods in excess of approved standards, if the buildings meet certain criteria of environmental sustainability. These include green roofs, green walls and water retention systems, and also the creation of continuous public green spaces by developers. The unique characteristic of the regulations is that there are no set standards, with the development conditions negotiated on case-by-case basis. The negotiations between town authorities and developers or housing associations significantly shorten the wait for building permits to be obtained therefore providing an incentive to engage in the scheme, and in addition engage a wider range of stakeholders into the town planning process. 

Source: GRABS


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