Urban Ecosystem Services for Resilience Planning and Management in New York City

Ambio, 43(4): 502-515, 2014

By: Timon McPhearson, Zoe Hamstead

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3989516/
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure

This article assesses the regulation, planning, and management of ecosystem services for resiliency in New York City. It surveys the location, function, and performance of green infrastructure sites in terms of water resource management, recreational space, and access to healthy and affordable food. The article references several city initiatives and programs and provides recommendations for utilizing ecosystem services for resiliency.