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The positive effects of urban green spaces are well-known, ranging from the promotion of health, support of biodiversity to climate regulation. However, the practical implementation of urban landscapes is less discussed. How can we make these spaces functional, economically feasible and inclusive, especially as cities become more diverse? The publication explores strategies to reconcile the various demands, such as food production, resilience and nature conservation. Indeed, urban landscapes have to be restorative, ecological and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. This is a particular challenge in high-density cities like Singapore, Seoul or New York where space is a scarce commodity. The continuing growth of the worldwide urban population imbues the topic with a special urgency.
Pages: 296
Language: English
17 × 24 cm
15 b/w ill., 178 col. ill.
Publication: 4 Jun 2019
ISBN 978-3-0356-1713-9
Publication: 4 Jun 2019
ISBN 978-3-0356-1720-7
"Das Buch präsentiert einen Dialog von Wissenschaftlern über urbane Landschaften aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln und Perspektiven. Dabei werden bekannte Beispiele wie Singapur, New York oder Rom geschildert, die als Vorbilder für andere Städte dienen können und den multifunktionalen Charakter der urbanen Landschaften anschaulich widerspiegeln. Die deutsche Diskussion um Smart City, Green City oder nachhaltige Stadt kann davon sicher profitieren."
Michael Lausberg in: tabula rasa (23.08.2019), https://www.tabularasamagazin.de/urban-landscapes-in-high-density-cities-parks-streetcapes-ecosystems/