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Strategic Recommendations for Bangkok Green Plan
- 1. Improving Blue-Green Infrastructure in Bangkok: A Blueprint for a Greener, Healthier, and More Connected City Ishmam Ahmed
- 2. Bangkok Context An overview of Bangkok’s Blue-green infrastructure - and a review of existing policies for the area. Policy Limitations Limitations of current policy - and highlight potential for improvement. Six Strategies Six strategies to improving Blue-green infrastructure in Bangkok. Six Proposals Six proposals specific to a specific blue-green project in Bangkok - Chong Nonsi Canal Park - based on the six strategies.
- 3. Bangkok’s Blue-Greens Blue-green infrastructure refers to a network of natural and semi-natural systems, such as wetlands, green roofs, and parks. In Bangkok there are two main categories : Canals Parks
- 4. Bangkok’s Blue-Greens Blue-green infrastructure refers to a network of natural and semi-natural systems, such as wetlands, green roofs, and parks. In Bangkok there are two main categories : Canals Parks
- 5. Blue-green infrastructure can reduce the flood risk in Bangkok by reducing runoff, increasing storage, and providing natural flood mitigation measures. Blue-green infrastructure can reduce the urban heat island effect by providing shade, increasing evapotranspiration, and promoting air circulation. Blue-green infrastructure reduces pollution (water & air) by treating wastewater, and mitigating the impact of vehicle emissions. Can reduce congestion through alternative modes of transport. Lower Flood Risk Reduce Urban Heat Reduce Pollution & Congestion Importance of Blue-Green Blue-Green Infrastructure work together to manage water, provide ecological and social benefits, and enhance resilience to environmental challenges such as climate change and urbanization.
- 6. Aims to reduce green house gas emissions, increase green space, and enhance urban tree coverage to improve urban livability and address climate change. Green Bangkok Existing Policies Aims to increase green space, (by turning unused spaces green) improve resilience, and involve communities through a participatory process Pocket Parks Aims to improve footpaths to meet international standards, promoting walkability, and fostering accessibility Sidewalk Project Aim to improve the appearance and functionality of canals but also emphasize their potential for attracting visitors and enhancing local economies. Canal Revival
- 7. Limitations Major Blue-Green Infrastructure is disjointed and isolated.
- 8. Limitations Current Blue-Green Infrastructure are currently located within commercial zones - and away from high- density residential zones.
- 9. Limitations Current Blue-Green are inequitably distributed and have limited access to the different district of the city.
- 10. Limitations The 'Lo-rang-ruea' (wheel- rail-boat) policy initiative has shown success outside the city center, but its potential in central Bangkok remains largely unrealized. (Dark blue line = navigable waterways)
- 11. Limitations Current projects focus on beautification rather than addressing critical environmental concerns.
- 12. Six Strategies
- 13. Six Strategies Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Prioritize accessibility by redefining the goal from "10 sqm of green per capita" to "% of population with access to at least 10 sqm of green space." This approach promotes a more equitable distribution of green spaces. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6
- 14. Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Shift blue-green infrastructure development from commercial to residential areas to create spaces for leisure, retreat, and activity generation, rather than merely serving as a commercial backdrop. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6 Six Strategies
- 15. Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Transform sidewalk networks into 'greenways’– shaded bike and pedestrian pathways – that penetrate deep into residential areas and connect them to nearby blue-green infrastructure, providing easy access. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6 Six Strategies
- 16. Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 In future blue-green infrastructure development, prioritize urban regenerative functionality over aesthetics and tourism - focus on solutions that improve environmental risks, pollution, and green space accessibility. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6 Six Strategies
- 17. Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Integrate blue-green infrastructure (i.e canals, parks) into the transportation system to provide last-mile connectivity. Provide boat services along the canals and bike stations at key 'greenway’ nodes. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6 Six Strategies
- 18. Redefine Goals 1 Shift Focus 2 Enhance Access 3 Prioritise Functionality 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Improve the quality and resilience of blue-green infrastructure by connecting currently isolated components through ecological corridors, creating a unified urban ecological system. Link this system to Bang Krachao District (Bangkok's green lung) to enhance biodiversity and resilience. Strengthen Ecological Connectivity 6 Six Strategies
- 19. Policy Execution
- 20. Policy Execution The Klong Nonsi Canal Project, a recent green-blue infrastructure project, can serve as a prime example of how our proposed policy interventions can be translated into design solutions.
- 21. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 In the current plan, the canal park is flanked by two major 3-4 lane roads - making it quite inaccessible. The ‘green’ is further broken down into inaccessible subsections between roads. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 22. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 The core intervention prioritises access - over simply accounting for the % of green space produced. The western section (facing the residential area) is turned into a park, and the roads are restricted to the east side. Isolated and inaccessible green areas are removed to form a usable green space. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 23. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 The canal has a decorative concrete roof - which robs of the canal of its potential to mitigate urban heat. It is removed to maximise the full regenerative potential of the canal. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 24. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 25. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Greenways are introduced - emanating from the park and into the residential zone (westward). This will make the park more easily accessible to residents from deep within the residential zone. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 26. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 A boat service is initiated - with stops on the eastern section. The BRT stops are also placed on the eastern section - turning it into a transit node. Bridges are built over the canal to allow people to access canal from the node. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 27. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 Bike stations are introduced at key points in the greenway. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 28. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 The integration of the boat service and the bikes in this system will allow for last-mile connectivity. The grey line (which is at its feasibility phase) could now do with significantly lower number of stations - as it is projected to run along the canal. Alternative transport reduced demand on the current system. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 29. Six Proposals Current Plan & Section 1 Access over % Green 2 Prioritise Regenerative Functions 3 Enhance Access : Add Greenways 4 Integrate with Transport 5 The project already has plans to be further integrated into a wider blue-green network - according to the BMA. No proposals are required for this aspect. However, connecting the canal park to Bang Krachao (Bangkok’s lung) could greatly enhance the resilience of the entire blue-green network. Connect to wider Blue- Green Infrastructure 6
- 30. ● This approach will provide equitable access to green spaces ● Harnessing regenerative functions will mitigate climate risks ● Integrating blue-green infrastructure into the transportation system will reduce pollution and congestion Towards a greener, healthier, and regenerative city. Benefits
- 31. The End
Editor's Notes
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Everyday leisure space and not a destination
- The Project is situated in a high-density residential zone within the Yan Nawa district, an area that offers a mere 0.4 sqm of green space per capita. Only 19% of the district's population has access to green spaces within 400 meters of their residence. Furthermore, the Yan Nawa district is classified as a flood risk area.
- The Project is situated in a high-density residential zone within the Yan Nawa district, an area that offers a mere 0.4 sqm of green space per capita. Only 19% of the district's population has access to green spaces within 400 meters of their residence. Furthermore, the Yan Nawa district is classified as a flood risk area.
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)
- Can establish order and Flow in an otherwise ‘disorganised’ space (kids with ASD tend not to perceive the overall order of space and end up hyper focusing on details – and hence patterns/routes are super helpful)