City NBS Tool User Story

User story
  • Understanding the kinds of solutions available for an issue/place (having a "menu" of options to choose from), and then being able to access to guidance and tools to 'get started'.
  • Enabling comparison between NBS and traditional planning approaches (highlighting the added value of NBS to aid decision-making).
  • Helping to identify areas with best potential for implementing NBS (based on local needs and priorities).
  • Providing clear summary information about international frameworks, best practices and publications.
  • Providing easily searchable examples from other/similar cities.
  • Providing guidance on the practical/technical aspects of implementing and evaluating NBS, including key performance indicators.
  • Providing tools and guidance on participatory design/implementation of NBS (including working with local communities).
  • Providing inspiration and a source of creativity for designing NBS.