Land & Water Use

An uptick in native species population owing to newly introduced backyard ecosystems within suburbs.

Increased water retention in soils due to altered landscaping practices promoting infiltration over runoff.

Fragmentation of wildlife habitats leading to decreased biodiversity and disrupted animal migration patterns.

Enhanced carbon sequestration capabilities because lawns act as carbon sinks similar to forests.

Altered animal migration patterns.

Reduced soil erosion rates.

Increase groundwater recharge rates.

Greater carbon sequestration capacity.

By providing habitat corridors for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity.

By reducing energy for heating and cooling through insulation properties.

By treating wastewater naturally, reducing the need for sewage facilities.

By increasing the albedo effect and thus reducing solar energy absorption.

Unplanned growth spreading to rural areas without proper limits or planning

Concentrated growth of businesses and industries in urban areas

Reduction of population density in urban areas

Planned growth and development of urban areas

Mandating water usage restrictions during peak rainfall periods only.

Constructing larger traditional sewer systems to accommodate increased volume.

Implementing green infrastructure projects like rain gardens and bioswales.

Subsidizing flood insurance premiums for residents in flood-prone zones.

Industrial parks

Suburban residential estates

Commercial districts

Agricultural zones

Increase green space.

Expanded industrial zones.

Construction new high-rise buildings.

Higher vehicle traffic volumes.

It has no impact on the water cycle

It enhances water storage in natural reservoirs

Urbanization increases the occurrence of precipitation

Structures like buildings or parking lots prevent water percolation and alter natural water flow

It has no impact on the water cycle

Urbanization increases the occurrence of precipitation

It enhances water storage in natural reservoirs

Structures like buildings or parking lots prevent water percolation and alter natural water flow

Urbanization increases the occurrence of precipitation

Structures like buildings or parking lots prevent water percolation and alter natural water flow

It has no impact on the water cycle

It enhances water storage in natural reservoirs