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Economic Impact of Oakland County's Green Infrastructure
A Green Infrastructure network of open spaces, natural areas and waterways produces economic benefits for communities, businesses, and residents, and ultimately provides a framework for sustainable development. Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services (PEDS) has approached the topic of estimating the impact that green infrastructure has on the local economy in several ways. Presented below are two summary products in addition to the full reports that were generated through research projects related to this topic. | 
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Summary Products: Powerpoint Presentation - Economic Impact of Oakland County's Green Infrastructure (1.9 MB) Single Page Summary - Economic Impact of Oakland County's Green Infrastructure (281 kb)
Full Reports: PEDS worked with Michigan State University's Land Policy Institute to estimate the impact that proximity to green infrastructure amenities (e.g., lakes, recreational lands, etc.) has on residential property values. Results of this project are presented in the following report: Economic Valuation of Natural Resource Amenities: A Hedonic Analysis of Hillsdale and Oakland Counties (1.4 MB)
PEDS also worked with Public Sector Consultants to document, and quantify where possible, how green infrastructure (water resources in particular) benefits Oakland County’s residents and businesses. Economic Impact of Oakland County's Water Resources (2.0 MB)
Additional Resources: Individual Chapters: What is Green Infrastructure? (564 kb) Public Demand for Green Space (855 kb) Benefits to Communities (574 kb) Benefits to the Private Sector (373 kb) The Cost of Green Development Design (360 kb) Successful Green Developments in Michigan (1.2 mb) Funding Green Infrastructure and Green Design (273 kb) Marketing Green Infrastrucuture and Green Design (324 kb) The Role of Local Planning (459 kb) References (385 kb)
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