Uploaded on 2016-03-30 by alexandercochrane

The lakes and waterways around and within the Stockholm metro region provide fisheries, hydropower and fresh water. ![lake][1] **Regulatory Services** Urban parks and nature reserves moderate the flood risk and regulate air quality. they also provide carbon sequestration and storage. ![urban nature reserve][2] **Habitat / supporting services** Urban parks and nature reserves provide diverse habitats for species which helps to maintain genetic diversity. **Cultural services** The meeting point of city and water across Stockholm is a highly valued meeting point which fosters social interaction. These spaces are desireable as recreation spaces which contribute to mental and physical health. Tourism industry thrives on the waterfront parts of the city. The interaction of water and the city is an important element of the cultural history and sense of place of Stockholm and of Swedish culture. ![old city][3] ![waterfront][4] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14593379611845868.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14593379964383357.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14593380787767633.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14593381175571853.jpg