Mapathon of Urban Greening
Mapathon as a community-led initiative identifying and documenting potential urban planting sites. It capitalizes on technology and scientific methods to create a structured repository of sites ideal for greening in cities.
Impact Benefits Observed
Fostering a sense of ownership and commitment to enhancing urban green spaces
Use of advanced geospatial data and technology ensured that site selections were strategic and scientifically verified, optimizing environmental benefits, such as UHI mitigation, flood risk management and biodiversity conservation
Data Requirements
Type of plot identified as suitable for planting activities, Land ownership, Feasible types of greening efforts in the area, current green cover, current maintenance practices
Objective
Identify and locate potential open spaces for planting by engaging local community stakeholders
Target Users
Policymakers and government departments, RWAs, CSOs and Citizen groups
Key Features
Hands-on mapping and Virtual Mapathon
Partner Name
WRI India
Geographic Scope
Ward Level
Type of Tools
GIS Tool
Thematic Focus
Urban Greening
Outputs Generated
Maps