Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework explores ways in which the environmental quality of urban areas can be improved starting with existing environmental conditions and their dynamics. Written by an internationally renowned selection of scientists and practitioners, the book covers a broad range of established and novel approaches to applied urban ecology. Approaches chosen for the book are placed in the context of issues such as climate change, green- andopen-space development, flood-risk assessment, threats to urban biodiversity,and increasing environmental pollution (especially in the megacities of newlyindustrialized countries). All topics covered were chosen because they are socially and socio-politically relevant today. Further topics covered include sustainable energy and budget management, urban water resource management, urbanland management, and urban landscape planning and design. Throughout the book, concepts and methods are illustrated using case studies from around the world. A closing synopsis draws conclusions on how the findings of urban ecological research can be used in strategic urban management in the future. Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework is an advanced textbook for students, researchers and experienced practitioners in urban ecology and urban environmental research, planning, and practice. ÍNDICE: FOREWORD Jürgen Breuste (Austria). PART I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Urbanecology brief history and present challenges - Ulrike Weiland a geoinformatics approach - Norman Kerle & Dinand Alkema (Netherlands). 9. Urban open spaces and adaptation to climate change - Marialena Nikolopoulou (England). D. Urban biodiversity. 10. Social aspects of urban ecology in developing countries, with an emphasis on urban domestic gardens - Sarel Cilliers, Stefan Siebert, Elandrie Davoren & Rina Lubbe (South Africa). 11. Plant material for urban landscapes in the era of globalisation: roots, challenges and innovative solutions - Maria Ignatieva (New Zealand). E. Environmental urban design. 12. Ecological infrastructure leads the way: the negative approach and landscape urbanism for smart preservation and smart growth - Kongjian Yu (China). 13. Integrating science and creativity for landscape planning and design of urban areas - Antje Stokman & Christina von Haaren (Germany). 14. Landscape as a living system: Shanghai 2010 Expo Houtan Park - Kongjian Yu (China). F. Environmental urban politics. 15. Geographical perspectives on a radical political ecology of water - Alex Loftus (England). PART IV: SYNTHESIS. 16. Synthesising urban ecology research and topics for urban environmental management - Matthias Richter & UlrikeWeiland (Germany). Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3339-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 244
- Fecha Publicación: 16/09/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés