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Include NBSs as recommended/preferred solutions (planning, procurement,..). Include CECs in monitoring plans (mandatory or recommended). Develop a pilot CECs management plan from urban runoff that includes NBS.

Regulatory (rulemaking) actions are high-level, strategic decisions that involve establishing policies, regulations, and long-term frameworks that shape the overall approach to NBS-CEC in urban planning. These actions set the rules and standards that guide development and planning across the jurisdiction domain. Operational actions involve day-to-day management, implementation, and enforcement of the rules and policies established in the rulemaking layer. These actions focus on executing specific projects, managing resources, and addressing immediate urban planning needs within the scope of action.

Risk Driven Framework, prioritizes NBS-CEC goal of minimizing potential downsides and safeguarding the community against negative outcomes. It emphasizes identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with NBS-CEC urban planning decisions, such as environmental, social, financial, or political risks. It’s useful when prioritizing NBS-CEC policy for long-term community resilience and safety. Value Driven Framework, emphasizes NBS-CEC policy decisions that align with the community’s broader values, such as sustainability, equity, livability, or social welfare. It seeks to balance diverse stakeholder needs, reflecting the community’s priorities beyond purely financial or operational considerations. The relevant process is deeply grounded on grassroot values and has tight links with political choices and influence and power distribution. Return Driven Framework, focuses on maximizing tangible returns on NBS-CEC investment, particularly financial or economic returns. This approach is centered around outcomes that increase revenue, reduce costs, or otherwise enhance the financial or economic value of a NBS-CEC policy decision.