Co-authors
Sue Dawson Energy, Environment and Society, The University of Dundee, United Kingdom Husam AlWaer Architecture and Urban Planning, The University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Research description 
This research addresses the urgent challenge of climate resilience by examining how blue-green infrastructure (BGI) and placemaking can be integrated to deliver socially inclusive and flood resilient urban environments. Focusing on Dundee and Broughty Ferry, a city facing both socio-economic deprivation and multiple forms of flood risk, the study utilises semi-structured interviews with planners, practitioners, and community group members. This provides insight into governance barriers, competing infrastructure preferences, and practical constraints. The research advances theoretical and practical understanding of BGI in planning, offering actionable guidance for policymakers, practitioners and communities aiming to create more liveable, climate-adaptive places.