Implementation as more than installation: a case study of the challenges in implementing green infrastructure projects in two Australian primary schools

Abstract

Green infrastructure delivers a range of benefits for urban water management, amenity, human well-being, and ecosystem health. However, the implementation of green urban infrastructure can be challenging, whether in private or public spaces. In Australia and elsewhere, there is increasing investment in green infrastructure projects in schools. To date, the implementation issues experienced in schools have not been investigated. This article reports on a case study of the range of factors influencing implementation of green infrastructure projects in two primary schools in Melbourne, Australia. Interviews with diverse stakeholders in these projects revealed four key areas of concern for imple..