Enhancing Green Infrastructure of Mekelle City: Through Green Technology, Elements and Green Corridor Development
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2015-06
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
Green infrastructures are the lungs and eco-friendly structures of urban areas which
save guard the living in the non-living built-up urban areas. However, it is being
challenged by the process of urbanization which has been changed and replaced it,
by built up areas in city. The study investigates green infrastructure for Mekelle city
using mixed methodology and surveying methods. Full sample of the research area
was taken based on block division of the research area, primary and secondary data
was sources of data and analyzed by GIS software and digitizing maps methods. The
analysis was shown in tables, maps and graphs form and the research finds that GI
in the research area was problematic and the research recommends remedial green
infrastructure for the city
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Technology, Elements