Overview
This session provides an introduction to green and blue infrastructure, why it is important, and how it can be successfully integrated into the design and delivery of active travel networks.
You will see successful examples of rain gardens, sustainable urban drainage systems, and other innovations in the field. In addition, the webinar will cover how green and blue infrastructure is currently being embedded in Scotland, as well as common delivery challenges and mitigations.
Feedback Survey
We would appreciate you taking a moment to complete our short feedback survey after you’ve watched the recording.
Useful Resources and Links
If you want to read more about this webinar’s topics, check out the resources below:
Susdrain
First Steps in Urban Water: Managing Water as a Resource
Tools for the design and evaluation of Sustainable Drainage Systems
Landscape Institute article
Sheffield case study
UN Sustainable development goals
Presenters
Jon Rowe CMLI is an experienced landscape architect, with over 14 years of experience, who has worked in a range of global consultancy and third sector roles. His interest and experience predominantly lies in leading projects involving movement. This has included projects on the Thames Path, railway stations and travel hubs, and – more recently – active travel.
Jon is currently the head of Sustrans Scotland’s Design, Engineering and Mobility department with responsibility for the design and delivery of active travel infrastructure projects throughout Scotland. He has a particular interest in the integration of green and blue infrastructure into active travel networks and is currently working on Sustrans design guidance for publication later in 2025.