Green Infrastructure Plan 2019 - 2032

3.4 Economic Prosperity
Economic Prosperity Strategic Aim:
GI is a key aspect of Economic Growth
Cross Cutting Priorites
Communication and Engagement:
Develop awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
value of green infrastructure to create change at a policy,
organisational and individual level
Health & Wellbeing:
Define and develop the health and wellbeing benefits of
Green Infrastructure for our environment and people
Natural Capital:
Define the natural capital and value of Green Infrastructure
as an evidence base to justify future development
Potential Actions (refer to GI Action Plan Part 2 for a full list of actions)
Educate children on sustainable food production through engagement
programmes
Re-connection with food growing, with an edible landscape approach, consuming healthy
food and circular food economy through skills programmes
Calculate the potential benefit of GI for tourism
Key Strategic Priorities
GI is a key component of regeneration projects
Green and blue spaces are a driver for tourism and economic
growth
GI supports a local circular food economy
GI provides opportunities for life long learning and
employment
Potential Actions
Develop a heritage/conservation led masterplan and action plan for Sion Mills village, to
incorporate GI
Review opportunities and assess feasibility options in water based recreation, tourism
product and infrastructure development
Deliver an iconic permaculture demonstration project (Acorn Farm at St Columb’s Park) to
develop a market outlet, food innovation, social enterprises and markets
Horticultural training pathways with the North West
Regional College and The Conservation Volunteers
Figure 3.9 - Economic Prosperity strategic theme's, aims, priorities and potential actions. .
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