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Who governs climate adaptation? Getting green roofs for stormwater retention off the ground

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  • Heleen L.P. Mees
  • Peter P.J. Driessen
  • Hens A.C. Runhaar
  • Jennifer Stamatelos

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Green roofs are an innovative solution for urban stormwater management. This paper examines governance arrangements for green roofs as a 'no-regrets' climate adaptation measure in five cities. We analysed who governs green roofs, why and with what outcome. Our results show that hierarchical and market arrangements co-exist in the various stages of the policy process. Cities with a higher prevalence of hierarchical arrangements have substantially higher implementation rates for green roofs. Although private sector involvement is crucial for raising efficiencies, a significant level of public responsibility taken by local governments appears to be salient for unleashing the potential of green roofs.

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  • Heleen L.P. Mees & Peter P.J. Driessen & Hens A.C. Runhaar & Jennifer Stamatelos, 2013. "Who governs climate adaptation? Getting green roofs for stormwater retention off the ground," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 56(6), pages 802-825, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:56:y:2013:i:6:p:802-825
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2012.706600
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