This chapter closely examines the crucial role of integrating green infrastructure in enhancing urban resilience amidst the contemporary challenges faced by cities. These challenges highlight problems relating to climate change, urban sprawl, etc. within the boundaries of limited resource constraints. The chapter starts by examining the crucial role of green infrastructure in mitigating these challenges. The scope and historical evolution of green infrastructure in urban planning has also been discussed. It thereby provides a background for its contemporary relevance and adoption. It further examines the ecological aids of green infrastructure, emphasizing its capacity to mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve water and air quality, conserve biodiversity, and facilitate natural storm water management. The chapter also discusses some of the contemporary green infrastructure projects and their positive impacts on local ecosystems. It further deliberates upon the economic advantages of green infrastructure, evaluating its cost-effectiveness and social benefits as compared to traditional urbanization. The subsequent section focuses on policy implications, emphasizing upon the fact that integration of green infrastructure needs to be augmented into urban policies. This can be done through issuance of regulatory guidelines, and by devising incentive schemes with regard to urban real estate development. It also proposes the need for educating the general masses in this context. The chapter explores future directions and innovations, examines emerging trends and technological advancements in the field of green infrastructure. The final section summarizes key findings and issues; and highlights the importance of integrating green infrastructure in future urban planning.