The Hidden Costs Of Flooding
There can be few people in the UK unaware of the risk of flooding rising year on year. The effects of climate change, the fact that more homes are being built for a growing population, and the pressure on green spaces are all causal factors that have been highlighted in the news for years. But […]
Raingardens: SuDS for flood prevention and community wellbeing
Raingardens have been gaining a much higher profile, lately. They’re not just talked about by local authorities, water companies and professionals working in relevant fields, but by the public, too, and especially by gardeners and garden designers. This sustainable method of stormwater management is now reaching a tipping point, where the driving factors for installation […]
The Challenge of SuDs on Small Sites
It’s the developer’s nightmare: a small site and the local authority wants Biodiversity net gain, plenty of green space, tree lined streets and now is looking for SuDs. Where are they going to put the buildings? GreenBlue Urban are used to these difficulties; in fact we look at them as opportunities to showcase best collaborative […]
Rooting for resilience: trees in stormwater management
This week is National Tree Week (23rd November – 1st December), which has always marked the start of the planting season, but this year there’s been another timely reason to give particular thought to tree planting: flood mitigation. Flooding has been in the news again in recent days, with Storm Bert resulting in more than […]
Proud Sponsors of the SuDS in New Developments Conference
GreenBlue Urban was thrilled to have sponsored the Collaborative Conversations East Midlands 2024 event in partnership with RIBA, CIOB, ICE, RICS, RTPI, and the Landscape Institute. This engaging conference, “Sustainable Water Management in New Developments,” was an unparalleled success, fostering insightful dialogue on innovative practices and sustainable solutions for the built environment. A Day of […]
Understanding SuDS Maintenance
One of the greatest worries about the implementation of sustainable drainage features is maintenance. The long term implications of these desirable multi-functional blue-green nature-based solutions seem to frighten planners and developers because the facts and figures for maintenance are not easy to access. The truth is that most SuDS features are low maintenance; no landscape […]
Building a Resilient Transport Network with Nature-Based Solutions
As climate change intensifies, the urgency to develop resilient transport networks has never been more apparent. The recent CIHT report highlights critical strategies that engineers must adopt, focusing on decarbonisation, adaptation, and resilience. Integrating nature-based solutions, like those from GreenBlue Urban, can significantly bolster our infrastructure against extreme weather while enhancing community well-being. The CIHT […]
GreenBlue Urban Supports Rainwater Management Initiatives at Staveley C of E Primary School
GreenBlue Urban is proud to announce its recent contribution to Staveley C of E Primary School. We supplied nine SuDSPods as part of an innovative effort to mitigate rainwater runoff from the school’s roof. This initiative aligns with United Utilities’ commitment to sustainable water management and climate change education. Last week, the United Utilities rainwater […]
Is SuDS now becoming mainstream?
Over recent years, the scandal of our sewage-polluted watercourses and seas in the UK has received widespread publicity. The public is rightly horrified that most of our British watercourses are not fit for swimming in and that untreated sewage spills have occurred so often—but not all of us are aware that we can be contributing […]
Unlocking the Full Potential of SUDS
As the demand for sustainable urban development grows, innovative solutions like Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) become increasingly critical. GreenBlue Urban is at the forefront of this movement, offering a comprehensive suite of tools, resources, and expertise to support the design and implementation of effective SuDS. Whether you’re an engineer, developer, landscape architect, or local authority, […]