a Public Benefit Mapping Project - Green Infrastructure North West

5.0PUBLIC BENEFIT MAPS –THE EVIDENCE BASEPhotograph © Nathalie HeuberMAP 13: INDEX OF MULTIPLE DEPRIVATIONThe Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) assesses quality of life deficits across seven themes (Employment; Income; Health;Education; Housing and Services; Living Environment & Crime). Individuals living in areas with high IMD mayexperience shortcomings in relation to several themes.There is an unfortunate association between the quality and quantity of greenspaces and levels of multiple deprivation. GreenInfrastructure uplift (particularly in terms of quality) has a role in Neighbourhood Renewal.An interesting aspect of this map (which is benchmarked for rural and urban areas) is that much of rural East Lindsey shows highlevels of social disadvantage. A discussion is needed as to whether and how rural GI can be managed to address rural exclusion;and how to balance the need for urban GI enhancement, which may inherently affect greater numbers of people.27