Transforming Biocities : Designing Urban Spaces Inspired by Nature

Scarascia-mugnozza, Giuseppe (EDT); Guallart, Vicente (EDT); Salbitano, Fabio (EDT); Aalmo, Giovanna Ottaviani (EDT); Boeri, Stefano (EDT)

ISBN 10: 3031294653 / ISBN 13: 9783031294655

Published by Springer, 2023

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Synopsis:

This edited volume centers around the concept of BioCities, which aim to unify nature and urban spaces in order to reverse the effects of global climate change and inequity. Following this principle, the authors propose multiple approaches for sustainable city growth. The discussed concepts are not only relevant for newly constructed cities, but offer transformative perspectives for existing settlements as well.

Placing nature at the forefront of city planning is not an entirely new concept, so the authors build on established ideas like the garden city, green city, eco-city, or smart city. All chapters aim to highlight aspects to develop a city that is a resilient nature-based socio-ecological system. Many of these concepts were formed in an effort to copy the best traits of a forest ecosystem: a home for many different species that build complex communities. Much like many of our forests, urban areas are managed by humans for multifunctional purposes, using living and abiotic components. This viewpoint helps to understand the potential and limitations of sustainable growth.

With these chapters, the authors want to inspire planners, ecologists, urban foresters and decision makers of the future.

From the Back Cover: This edited volume centers around the concept of BioCities, which aim to unify nature and urban spaces in order to reverse the effects of global climate change and inequity. Following this principle, the authors propose multiple approaches for sustainable city growth. The discussed concepts are not only relevant for newly constructed cities, but offer transformative perspectives for existing settlements as well.

Placing nature at the forefront of city planning is not an entirely new concept, so the authors build on established ideas like the garden city, green city, eco-city, or smart city. All chapters aim to highlight aspects to develop a city that is a resilient nature-based socio-ecological system. Many of these concepts were formed in an effort to copy the best traits of a forest ecosystem: a home for many different species that build complex communities. Much like many of our forests, urban areas are managed by humans for multifunctional purposes, using living and abiotic components. This viewpoint helps to understand the potential and limitations of sustainable growth.

With these chapters, the authors want to inspire planners, ecologists, urban foresters and decision makers of the future.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Transforming Biocities : Designing Urban ...
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 2023
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New