This edited volume centers around the concept of Bio Cities, 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.
Cuprins
Towards the Development of a Conceptual Framework of Bio Cities.- Urban sustainable futures: concepts and policies leading to Bio Cities.- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions as Pillars of Bio Cities.- Green Infrastructure and Urban Forests for Bio Cities: Strategic and Adaptive Management.- Mitigation and Adaptation for Climate Change: The Role of Bio Cities and Nature Based Solutions.- Bio Cities as Promotors of Health and Wellbeing.- Forests, Forest Products and Services to Activate a Circular Bioeconomy for City Transformation.- Innovative Design, Materials, and Construction Models for Bio Cities.- The Social Environment of Bio Cities.- From Bio Cities to Bio Regions and Back: Transforming Urban-Rural Relationships.- The Enabling Environment for Bio Cities.- Towards Bio Cities – The Pathway to Transition.
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