Blue-green networks help keep our communities safe during severe weather events. They also improve our environment.
Blue-green networks explained
A blue-green network is a system of waterways (blue) and parks (green) that helps people and the environment, including:
- supporting habitats for native plants and birds
- providing communities access to nature
- managing stormwater and reducing flooding.
Blue-green projects and Making Space for Water
Following the severe weather in Auckland in early 2023, we are considering how we interact with water in our populated neighbourhoods. Creating more blue-green networks in suitable locations can make our communities safer.
As part of our Making Space for Water 10-year flood mitigation programme, we identified 12 potential areas around the region that could most benefit from blue-green networks.
Visit Blue-green network projects to learn about the process for prioritising and developing these areas.
How blue-green networks work
In dry weather the community can enjoy these parks. During storms the parks may flood, moving water away from and reducing flooding on private property.
Watch our video that explains blue-green networks.