Economic
- catalyst for regeneration, job creation and enterprise
- indirect benefits e.g. flood alleviation, reduced traffic congestion, a more mobile healthy workforce
- a basis for external funding bids and inward investment in Kirklees
- a potential increase in visitor numbers boosting urban and rural econimies
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Health and recreation
- increased opportunities for physical exercise and recreation
- health benefits from reduced pollution and improved urban development
- attractive green spaces become better utilised
- improvements to mental and physical well-being gained from better surroundings
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Environmental benefits
- increasing walking and cycling journeys potentially reducing carbon emissions
- natural drainage processes help control floods and reduce pollution
- improvement to natural habitats and biodiversity within green spaces
- new green corridors to help wildlife to move around and flourish
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Social benefits
- a greater sense of public ownership and pride in the local area
- increasing public understanding of the natural environment
- opportunity to create social cohesion through local practical community projects
- creating a physical link between rural and urban communities, reducing isolation
- better access to facilities for disabled people and non-car owners
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