Greensare

Greensare is an integrated approach to sustainable land use and resource management that seeks to align environmental health with social and economic well-being. It emphasizes green infrastructure, circular resource loops, local governance, and equitable access to ecological benefits. The term appears in policy analysis, urban planning, and economics to describe a holistic framework for designing resilient places.

The concept arose in the early 21st century as scholars and practitioners sought to bridge land-use planning, climate resilience, and equity. It is used across Europe and North America and is not tied to a single program but a family of complementary methods.

Greensare rests on holistic planning that integrates housing, transport, green space, water, and energy within a single process. It prioritizes green infrastructure, ecosystem services, resilience to climate impacts, biodiversity, circular material and energy flows, and inclusive decision-making.

Applied to urban redevelopment, new towns, campus and park design, and regional strategy, greensare guides procurement toward circular materials, low-carbon infrastructure, and multi-use public spaces that deliver multiple benefits.

Critics note potential vagueness, measurement challenges, and upfront costs. Effectiveness depends on clear metrics, governance structures, funding, and local adaptation.

Related topics include sustainable development, green infrastructure, circular economy, and climate adaptation.