Rapid decision support tool based on novel ecosystem service variables for retrofitting of permeable pavement systems in the presence of trees

Scholz, Miklas; Uzomah, Vincent C.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.04.062

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“…The idea was mainly to assess the microclimatic and pollution source/sink effects of deciduous species (Sycamore and Hawthorn) with negligible foliage in winter month to ascertain the holistic evaluation of GI effects. Our species selection corroborates with a recent tree survey, reporting Sycamore maple as the most abundant tree species in temperate and oceanic climate (typically over 35% of the mix) (Scholz and Uzomah, 2013). Further, the opted combination has been applied to assess the role of new planting in PM 10 capture and its human health benefits for London (Tiwary et al, 2009).…”

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“…recreational and aesthetic). Exploring the potentials of quantitative and qualitative approaches for assessing ecosystem services is a relatively new science, developing rapidly through a combination of numerical modelling and spatial analysis tools (Busch et al, 2012;Scholz and Uzomah, 2013). Among the regulating services of GI, the majority of efforts till date have been concentrated on assessing the direct benefits, for example, ecological and human health implications.…”

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Impact evaluation of green–grey infrastructure interaction on built-space integrity: An emerging perspective to urban ecosystem service

Tiwary

Kumar

2014

Science of The Total Environment

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Citation details: Tiwary, A., Kumar, P., 2014. Impact evaluation of green-grey infrastructure interaction on built-space integrity: an emerging perspective to urban ecosystem service. Material loss for steel is estimated to be over 5 times higher than for limestone. GI species selection and seasonal variation influence integrated ecosystem service. AbstractThis paper evaluates the role of urban green infrastructure (GI) in maintaining integrity of built-space. The latter is considered as a lateral ecosystem function, worth including in future assessments of integrated ecosystem services. The basic tenet is that integrated green-grey infrastructures (GGIs) would have three influences on built-spaces: (i) reduced wind withering from flow deviation; (ii) reduced material corrosion/degeneration from pollution removal; and (iii) act as a biophysical buffer in altering the micro-climate. A case study is presented, combining the features of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in micro environmental modelling with the emerging science on interactions of GGIs. The coupled seasonal dynamics of the above three effects are assessed for two building materials (limestone and steel) using the following three scenarios: (i) business as usual (BAU), (ii) summer (REGEN-S), and (iii) winter (REGEN-W).Apparently, integrated ecosystem service from green-grey interaction, as scoped in this paper, has strong seasonal dependence. Compared to BAU our results suggest that REGEN-S leads to slight increment in limestone recession (<10%), mainly from exacerbation in ozone damage, while large reduction in steel recession (up to 37%) is observed. The selection of vegetation species, especially their bVOC emissions potential and seasonal foliage profile, appear to play vital role in determining the impact GI has on the integrity of the neighbouring built-up environment.

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Impact evaluation of green–grey infrastructure interaction on built-space integrity: An emerging perspective to urban ecosystem service

Tiwary

Kumar

2014

Science of The Total Environment

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“…Randrup et al (2003) indicated that in some cities substantial amount of money has been allocated to address conflicts between the rooting system of trees and urban infrastructure. An assessment of this sort becomes important as part of a decision support tool for the fitting and retrofitting of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and in the planning of tree planting projects at urban development sites, regeneration projects, and sustainable drainage projects ( Scholz and Uzomah, 2013 ). A SuDS is designed to lessen the potential impact of construction developments with concerning surface water drainage discharges ( Scholz, 2010 , Scholz, 2015 ).…”

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Potential tree species for use in urban areas in temperate and oceanic climates

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Uzomah

Al-Faraj

2016

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This study aims to assess the potential of trees for integration in urban development by evaluating the damage caused by trees in relation to various tree characteristics. Tree damage to permeable pavement systems and other urban structures such as impermeable pavements, kerbs, roads, retaining walls, footpaths, walls and buildings were assessed to identify the most suitable trees for the urban environment. One hundred square sites of 100 m × 100 m were randomly selected in Greater Manchester for this representative example case study to demonstrate the assessment methodology. Among tree species in this study, Acer platanoides L. (Norway maple) occurred most frequently (17%); others were Tilia spp. L. (Lime; 16%), Fraxinus excelsior L. (common ash; 12%), Acer pseudoplatanus L. (sycamore; 10%) and Prunus avium L. (wild cherry; 8%). The study concludes that 44% of the damage was to impermeable pavements and 22% to permeable pavements. Other damage to structures included kerbs (19%), retaining walls (5%), footpaths (4%), roads (3%) and walls (3%). Concerning the severity of damage, 66% were moderate, 21% light and 19% severe. Aesculus hippocastanum L. (horse chestnut) caused the greatest damage (59%) expressed in percentage as a ratio of the tree number related to damage over the corresponding tree number that was found close to structures.

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“…Nevertheless, these specific findings relate to the Greater Manchester case study area and might therefore not apply to other areas. Scholz and Uzomah also developed a rapid decision support tool based on more specific ecosystem service variables particularly for retrofitting of permeable pavement systems in the presence of mature trees [37]. Findings indicate that permeable pavements score even higher on ecosystem services if mature trees are present.…”

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Capacity Down Pipe: Comparisons with Other Sustainable Drainage Systems

Scholz

2015

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Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) design is predominantly based on expert opinion supported by descriptive guidance documents. The aim of this paper is to compare the novel Capacity Down Pipe SuDS technique in terms of its design, operation, maintenance, management and cost efficiency with other SuDS techniques. The assessment criteria are based on novel ecosystem service variables including those characterising flood and diffuse pollution control for fitting and retrofitting of key SuDS techniques particularly for the domestic housing market. The paper proposes the application of SuDS techniques that obtain high ecosystem service scores for a specific urban site. This approach contrasts with methods based on traditional civil engineering judgment linked to standard variables based on community and environment studies. For a case study area (Greater Manchester), a comparison with the traditional approach of determining community and environment variables indicates that soakaways and infiltration trenches are generally less preferred than capacity down pipes, ponds and filter strips. However, belowground storage tanks, swales and permeable pavements also received relatively high scores, because of their great potential impact in terms of flood volume control. The application of the proposed methodology will lead to changes of the sustainable drainage infrastructure in the urban landscape by promoting the novel capacity down pipe technology, which has a very low footprint and is inexpensive.

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Rapid decision support tool based on novel ecosystem service variables for retrofitting of permeable pavement systems in the presence of trees

Cited by 25 publications

References 15 publications

Impact evaluation of green–grey infrastructure interaction on built-space integrity: An emerging perspective to urban ecosystem service

Impact evaluation of green–grey infrastructure interaction on built-space integrity: An emerging perspective to urban ecosystem service

Potential tree species for use in urban areas in temperate and oceanic climates

Capacity Down Pipe: Comparisons with Other Sustainable Drainage Systems

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