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F9 Community Management/Ownership of NBS

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Description

Management of NBS can be transferred to community groups. It can range from community adopting a green public element to a community asset transfer, which is a transfer of the ownership of the municipal asset to a community organisation. Such initiatives are usually located on municipal land and may involve additional public assets (e.g. playgrounds, etc.)

Example

“Adopt a place” initiative in Barnet London. The residents of the Barnet borough in London are encouraged to apply for maintaining a local feature, green space or the entire street. The citizens can get involved with maintaining flower beds, watering green elements, planning and maintaining the projects, as well as raising funds for new park features. The “Adopt a place” initiative provides the residents with all necessary support, materials and tools. Groups that could benefit from this community management scheme include schools, local businesses, neighbourhood associations, sports clubs or groups, youth groups, ‘friends of parks’, or nature enthusiasts (source: (Barnet London Borough n.d.)).

Source D6.4 NBS Value Model