Green Infrastructure Plan for Saratoga County

Green infrastructure is the interconnected system of natural lands, parks, waterways, and open spaces that sustain Saratoga County’s environmental health, economy, and quality of life.

How does green infrastructure planning differ from traditional grey infrastructure?

Grey Infrastructure                                     Green Infrastructure

Built Infrastructure and Systems                   Natural Systems

Roads and Bridges                                        Natural Areas and land features

Water and Electrical Lines                            Parks and Recreational Trail Systems

Telecommunication facilities                         Private farms and working lands

Other community systems                            Other protected open spaces

Saratoga PLAN was instrumental in bringing the need for a comprehensive

Countywide planning effort to Saratoga County’s attention and effectively putting forth

the desired components to be included in such an effort.