Towards a Green Infrastructure Framework for the Liverpool City ...

Risk of coastalstormsAssess key green infrastructureassets and the need to manage andcreate new green infrastructure toreduce risk of flood from coastalstorms. Focus on creatinggrey/green infrastructure plans. Inparticular look at the areas ofinterface between coastal stormflood and fluvial flood.Defra, the EnvironmentAgency, local authorities,NW Coastal ForumIntegrated coastalmanagement plans, NWcoastal strategy,Shoreline managementplansCurrent work looking at “Adapting the Landscape” across the Mersey Belt will also assist in guidingthe development of a green infrastructure framework to areas of regeneration need andinvestment priority.Figure 1 Map Courtesy of NWDA Adapting the landscape study – Regeneration prioritiesFor example, the Growth Point has identified St.Helens Forest Park as a key element of the greeninfrastructure to support the environmental quality for the new housing areas in Halton, St.Helensand Warrington – but the forest park is entirely within St.Helens. Joined-up planning can maximisethe benefits of the forest park area by providing cross boundary linkages and environmentalimprovements that extend the influence of the forest park wherever possible.