Urban Landscapes in High-Density Cities
Subtitle: Parks, Streetscapes, Ecosystems
Publisher: de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9783035617139
Subjects: Agriculture
Description: "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."--