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ASSESSING THE ROLE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCEAbstract
Green infrastructure has emerged as a vital component in enhancing urban resilience amid increasing environmental challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, flooding, heat stress, and biodiversity loss. This study assesses the role of green infrastructure in strengthening the adaptive, absorptive, and transformative capacities of urban areas. Green infrastructure, including urban forests, green roofs, wetlands, permeable pavements, rain gardens, and public parks, contributes significantly to sustainable urban development by improving stormwater management, reducing urban heat island effects, enhancing air quality, conserving biodiversity, and promoting social well-being. The study examines how integrating green infrastructure into urban planning can mitigate climate-related risks and improve the capacity of cities to withstand and recover from environmental and socio-economic disruptions. It also highlights the policy, governance, financial, and implementation challenges associated with green infrastructure adoption in developing urban contexts. The findings suggest that effective planning, community participation, and institutional support are essential for maximizing the resilience benefits of green infrastructure. Overall, the study emphasizes that green infrastructure is not only an ecological solution but also a strategic approach for creating resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities.
KEYWORDS : Green Infrastructure, Urban Resilience, Sustainable Urban Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Urban Planning, Stormwater Management, Heat Island Mitigation, Environmental Sustainability