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View article: Optimizing urban agriculture for long-term ecosystem services: Integrating scenario-based suitability analysis and the landscape approach
Optimizing urban agriculture for long-term ecosystem services: Integrating scenario-based suitability analysis and the landscape approach Open
View article: Introducing a Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) for cultural landscapes’ route optimization: The case of Chengde Mountain Resort
Introducing a Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) for cultural landscapes’ route optimization: The case of Chengde Mountain Resort Open
View article: Understanding historic gardens for the sustainable land management of cultural landscapes: Chengde Mountain Resort (CMR) as a case study
Understanding historic gardens for the sustainable land management of cultural landscapes: Chengde Mountain Resort (CMR) as a case study Open
The concept of historic gardens has gradually expanded to encompass a broader range of landscape meanings. UNESCO's cultural landscape categories have significantly influenced land policy improvements in the context of globalization, with …
View article: Towards a landscape-based approach for planning and design in complex urban geomorphologies: A case study of Valparaíso, Chile
Towards a landscape-based approach for planning and design in complex urban geomorphologies: A case study of Valparaíso, Chile Open
View article: Enhancing visual attribute comprehension of urban heritage landscapes using combined GIS-based visual analysis methods: West Lake as a case study
Enhancing visual attribute comprehension of urban heritage landscapes using combined GIS-based visual analysis methods: West Lake as a case study Open
View article: Toward Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge in Arid Regions: A Case Study of Karachi, Pakistan
Toward Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge in Arid Regions: A Case Study of Karachi, Pakistan Open
Rapid urbanization and climate change are the driving forces behind changing the urban landscape and affecting natural resources and the environment, particularly in the megacities of arid regions. Many of these cities face an acute water …
View article: Quite A Lot in Commons: Two Adaptation Climate Strategies in the Greater Madrid Area
Quite A Lot in Commons: Two Adaptation Climate Strategies in the Greater Madrid Area Open
This research presents two projects, Collaborative Systems and On the Rocks, situated in Madrid's metropolitan area—an arid highland home to six million people. Historically, the region relied on two primary water sources: the River Tagus,…
View article: The Design of Workscapes: A Scoping Study
The Design of Workscapes: A Scoping Study Open
Population growth and urbanization are straining the limited space in the built environment. The business districts take up a great portion of this built space. These districts face climate change hazards and spatial emptiness due to their…
View article: The Role of Spatial Planning in Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge: A Systematic Literature Review
The Role of Spatial Planning in Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Groundwater is a vital resource for ecosystems, with its recharge process influenced by climate change and urbanization. The transformation of natural and urban landscapes and the over-extraction of groundwater contribute to its depletion …
View article: Towards Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge for Arid Regions- the Case Study of Karachi, Pakistan
Towards Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge for Arid Regions- the Case Study of Karachi, Pakistan Open
Rapid urbanization and climate change are driving forces that are changing the urban landscape and affecting the resources and environment, particularly in the megacities of arid regions. Many of these cities face an acute water crisis lea…
View article: Role of Spatial Planning in Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge: A Systematic Literature Review
Role of Spatial Planning in Landscape-Based Groundwater Recharge: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Groundwater is a vital resource for ecosystems, with its recharge process influenced by climate change and urbanization. The transformation of natural and urban landscapes and over-extraction of groundwater contribute to its depletion and …
View article: Soaring Building Collapses in Southern Mediterranean Coasts: Hydroclimatic Drivers & Adaptive Landscape Mitigations
Soaring Building Collapses in Southern Mediterranean Coasts: Hydroclimatic Drivers & Adaptive Landscape Mitigations Open
The low‐lying, arid coastal regions of the Southern Mediterranean Basin, extending over 4,600 km, face daunting sea level rise and hydroclimatic changes due to shifting weather patterns. The impact of these factors on coastal urban buildin…
View article: Seeing Heritage Through Green and Blue: Assessing the Visual Influence of Blue-Green Infrastructure (Bgi) in Historic Urban Areas (Huas)
Seeing Heritage Through Green and Blue: Assessing the Visual Influence of Blue-Green Infrastructure (Bgi) in Historic Urban Areas (Huas) Open
View article: Understanding Historic Gardens for the Sustainable Land Management of Cultural Landscapes: Chengde Mountain Resort (Cmr) as a Case Study
Understanding Historic Gardens for the Sustainable Land Management of Cultural Landscapes: Chengde Mountain Resort (Cmr) as a Case Study Open
View article: Healthy urban blue space design: Exploring the associations of blue space quality with recreational running and cycling using crowdsourced data
Healthy urban blue space design: Exploring the associations of blue space quality with recreational running and cycling using crowdsourced data Open
View article: Design knowledge of urban agriculture providing ecosystem services. A systematic literature review
Design knowledge of urban agriculture providing ecosystem services. A systematic literature review Open
View article: Sustainable Urban Planning Challenges in the Peri-Urban Landscape: Evaluating LULC Dynamics and the Policy Effectiveness of the Chattogram Metropolitan Region, Bangladesh
Sustainable Urban Planning Challenges in the Peri-Urban Landscape: Evaluating LULC Dynamics and the Policy Effectiveness of the Chattogram Metropolitan Region, Bangladesh Open
Understanding the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) change in today’s context of rapid urbanization is critical for sustainable urban planning and environmental conservation. Therefore, the research aim is to understand the LULC c…
View article: Sustainable Urban Planning Challenges in the Peri-urban Landscape: Evaluating LULC Dynamics and Policy Effectiveness of Chattogram Metropolitan Region, Bangladesh
Sustainable Urban Planning Challenges in the Peri-urban Landscape: Evaluating LULC Dynamics and Policy Effectiveness of Chattogram Metropolitan Region, Bangladesh Open
Understanding the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) change in today's context of rapid urbanization is critical for sustainable urban planning and environmental conservation. Therefore, the research aim is to understand the L…
View article: Urban agriculture as a landscape approach for sustainable urban planning. An example of Songzhuang, Beijing
Urban agriculture as a landscape approach for sustainable urban planning. An example of Songzhuang, Beijing Open
Cities serve as both political and economic hubs. Sustainable development has long been acknowledged as crucial to the well-being of the environment, people, and society. In order to improve the current state of spatial affairs and attain …
View article: Adaptive Coastal Transformation to Mitigate the Increasing Risks of Building Collapses in Low-Lying Littoral Cities in North Africa
Adaptive Coastal Transformation to Mitigate the Increasing Risks of Building Collapses in Low-Lying Littoral Cities in North Africa Open
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View article: Soaring Building Collapses in Southern Mediterranean Coasts: Hydroclimatic Drivers & Adaptive Landscape Mitigations
Soaring Building Collapses in Southern Mediterranean Coasts: Hydroclimatic Drivers & Adaptive Landscape Mitigations Open
The low-lying, arid coastal regions of the Southern Mediterranean basin, extending over 4600 km, face daunting sea level rise and hydroclimatic changes due to shifting weather patterns. The impacts of the above on coastal urban buildings a…
View article: Visitors’ perceptions of urban wilderness. A case study of Jiangyangfan Ecological Park in Hangzhou, China
Visitors’ perceptions of urban wilderness. A case study of Jiangyangfan Ecological Park in Hangzhou, China Open
View article: Comparison of Compact and Decentralized Urban Development Pathways for Flood Mitigation in Urbanizing Deltas—Guangzhou in the Pearl River Delta as a Case Study
Comparison of Compact and Decentralized Urban Development Pathways for Flood Mitigation in Urbanizing Deltas—Guangzhou in the Pearl River Delta as a Case Study Open
Floods are common and inevitable natural disasters. Achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.5 is a critical challenge for coastal cities, especially those in deltaic lowlands such as in the case of Guangzhou, China. Regarding the spa…
View article: Conservation and development of the historic garden in a landscape context: A systematic literature review
Conservation and development of the historic garden in a landscape context: A systematic literature review Open
Although there have been numerous studies on the heritage attributes, characteristics, and values of the historic garden as a special category of cultural heritage, the question is why a comprehensive review combining mainstream historic g…
View article: Towards a pattern language for green space design in high density urban developments
Towards a pattern language for green space design in high density urban developments Open
In the inevitable high-density urbanization process, existing urban green space (UGS) design approaches are ineffective in creating more green areas and combining multidisciplinary design principles to provide balanced sets of ecosystem se…
View article: Toward a Comprehensive Gis-Based Visual Analysis Framework for Urban Heritage Landscapes
Toward a Comprehensive Gis-Based Visual Analysis Framework for Urban Heritage Landscapes Open
View article: Understanding Human-Environment Interaction in Urban Spaces with Emerging Data-Driven Approach: A Systematic Review of Method and Evidence
Understanding Human-Environment Interaction in Urban Spaces with Emerging Data-Driven Approach: A Systematic Review of Method and Evidence Open
View article: Towards a framework for point-cloud-based visual analysis of historic gardens: Jichang Garden as a case study
Towards a framework for point-cloud-based visual analysis of historic gardens: Jichang Garden as a case study Open
View article: Advanced digital methods for analysing and optimising accessibility and visibility of water for designing sustainable healthy urban environments
Advanced digital methods for analysing and optimising accessibility and visibility of water for designing sustainable healthy urban environments Open
Water, a vital element of human existence, shapes cities and benefits human health through daily exposure. This study delves into advanced digital methods to describe blue space exposure effectively, aiming to optimise spatial accessibilit…
View article: Scenario-based performance assessment of green-grey-blue infrastructure for flood-resilient spatial solution: A case study of Pazhou, Guangzhou, greater Bay area
Scenario-based performance assessment of green-grey-blue infrastructure for flood-resilient spatial solution: A case study of Pazhou, Guangzhou, greater Bay area Open