A Methodology for Assessing the Implementation Potential for Retrofitted and Multifunctional Urban Green Infrastructure in Public Areas of the Global South

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) provides multiple functions that combine ecological and social benefits. UGI is being increasingly promoted implemented in the Global North. In other parts of world, such as South, infrastructures for implementation promotion are sparse. The state development informal settlements South present different constraints demands should be explicitly addressed. This study presents an approach to addressing specific conditions physical limitations urban areas South. A four-step methodology was developed assess potential retrofitted multifunctional public areas. consists (1) initial site analysis, (2) defining design criteria general strategies, (3) exploring dimensions multifunctionality basis deriving spatial typologies, (4) assessing suitability placements elements. applied a area metropolitan region San José, Costa Rica. results indicate improve hydrological (up 34% surface runoff reduction), (an increase space by 2.2%, creation 1500 m length roadside greenery two new habitat types), (2200 road type upgrading) through UGIs. assessment can serve guide future