A decision-making framework for promoting the optimum design and planning of Nature-based Solutions at local scale

Semeraro, Teodoro; Gatto, Elisa; Bellis, Luigi De; Luvisi, Andrea; Emmanuel, Rohinton; Buccolieri, Riccardo

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.127945

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“…The effective integration of ecological space and the built environment can significantly enhance the ecological performance of urban environments, including improving the air quality, mitigating climate change, reducing stormwater runoff, and enhancing biodiversity [57][58][59]. For instance, urban trees and green spaces can absorb air pollutants generated by the built environment and provide shade to lower the temperature of moving air, thereby alleviating the urban heat island effect [60][61][62]. Even small-scale ecological spaces, such as green roofs, can reduce the average flood depth by up to 13% in critical areas of the built environment [57].…”

Section: Ecological Built Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Synergetic Perspective on the Planning of the “City in a Park”: A Case Study of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area, China

Chen,

Qiu,

Yang

et al. 2024

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The “City in a Park” (CIP) is a new concept of urban transformation and development proposed in China in recent years, guiding the construction of healthy and sustainable living environments. This paper analyzes urban planning based on the CIP concept from a synergetic perspective, aiming to explore how the integrated planning of ecological spaces and built environments can promote systematic sustainable development in ecology, economy, and society. This research employs methods including document collection, unstructured interviews, field observations, and participatory observation, focusing on a case study of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area (STNA), a demonstration zone for the CIP. The study finds that the planning of the STNA extends the planning scope of urban ecological spaces beyond the traditional urban construction boundaries, not only preserving the natural resources but also enhancing the city’s overall sustainability through regional ecological services. By designing ecological spaces as green infrastructure that connects urban and rural areas, the primary sector is more readily integrated with the secondary and tertiary sectors, facilitating the integration of the urban and rural infrastructure and industries. The STNA integrates urban and rural administrative divisions, builds a cross-departmental collaborative management platform, and guides public participation in the planning process, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of planning implementation and enhancing the equitable sharing of social services. This research provides new insights into comprehensive, cross-disciplinary, and ecology-oriented urban planning. It offers evidence for an understanding of the application pathways and effects of the CIP concept in urban planning practice and provides valuable experience for other cities to promote harmonious coexistence between the city and nature.

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Section: Ecological Built Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Synergetic Perspective on the Planning of the “City in a Park”: A Case Study of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area, China

Chen,

Qiu,

Yang

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…The applications of NbS in urban planning are diverse and multifaceted; considering their wide ability to bring a diverse range of natural features and processes into cities that deal with multiple urban sustainability challenges simultaneously [7][8][9][10]. They are considered not just solutions to fill the spaces between buildings for aesthetic value or social activities but can also be reframed as new patterns of urban morphology to maximise their environmental and social benefits [11].…”

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Strategies for Co-Creation and Co-Governance in Urban Contexts: Building Trust in Local Communities with Limited Social Structures

Bradley,

Mahmoud

2024

Urban Science

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Over the last few years, community empowerment has become a central focus when discussing the sustainability of large-scale urban regeneration processes, especially those related to the implementation of nature-based solutions. In this article, the authors describe the experience of the CLEVER Cities project in the city of London, by looking at the dynamics of the early stages of co-creation and the implications on co-governance, motivation and policy. Particular attention is given to the importance of carefully evaluating the project context to guide where emphasis is given on the use of specific co-creation strategies such as building trust, raising awareness or networking. In this case, a set of strategies emerge that are a response to several factors but are strongly influenced by the backdrop of limited social structuring encountered in South Thamesmead, South London. The methods are derived based on a qualitative and looped observation approach over three phases applied to three urban living labs in the project area. Finally, to structure the results, an iterative co-production of knowledge approach is used to cluster the strategies into ten more synthetic recommendations based on collaborative governance, communication and capacity building, as well as incentives and motivation. Further, guidance is given by highlighting priorities to inform policy and place-based planning actions.

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Shading effects in agrivoltaic systems can make the difference in boosting food security in climate change

Semeraro,

Scarano,

Curci

et al. 2024

Applied Energy

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A decision-making framework for promoting the optimum design and planning of Nature-based Solutions at local scale

Cited by 9 publications

References 74 publications

A Synergetic Perspective on the Planning of the “City in a Park”: A Case Study of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area, China

A Synergetic Perspective on the Planning of the “City in a Park”: A Case Study of the Sichuan Tianfu New Area, China

Strategies for Co-Creation and Co-Governance in Urban Contexts: Building Trust in Local Communities with Limited Social Structures

Shading effects in agrivoltaic systems can make the difference in boosting food security in climate change

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