An integrated process for planning, delivery, and stewardship of urban nature-based solutions: The Connecting Nature Framework

Collier, Marcus; Frantzeskaki, Niki; Connop, Stuart; Dick, Gillian; Dumitru, Adina; Dziubała, Agnieszka; Fletcher, Isobel; Georgiou, Pauline; Hölscher, Katharina; Kooijman, Esmee D.; Lodder, Marleen; Madajczyk, Natalia; McQuaid, Siobhán; Nash, Caroline; Osipiuk, Agnieszka; Quartier, Mien; Reil, Alice; Rhodes, Mary Lee; Rizzi, Daniela; Vandergert, Paula; Sijpe, Katrien Van De; Vos, P.C.; Xidous, Dimitra

doi:10.1016/j.nbsj.2023.100060

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“…In this sense, Pmap may be integrated into a decision support system to be developed as a guidance tool for the public administration. Moreover, the collaboration amongst stakeholders and local actors to produce a shared participatory map might be a chance to promote co-stewardship initiatives [94] at the micro or neighborhood scale, i.e., person-public-private partnerships; shared management; and monitoring and evaluating green spaces [95].…”

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Participatory Mapping for Enhancing Flood Risk Resilient and Sustainable Urban Drainage: A Collaborative Approach for the Genoa Case Study

Gnecco,

Pirlone,

Spadaro

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Planning for resilient cities requires an evidence-based understanding of flood risk and the involvement of stakeholders and local actors. The paper addresses research developed within the URCA!—Urban Resilience to Climate Change: to activate the participatory mapping and decision support tool for enhancing sustainable urban drainage—project. A top-down/bottom-up participatory and flexible methodology for the conception of participatory mapping aimed at the planning and installation of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) on the territory is then developed. The innovative methodology is applied and tested in the case study of the Sampierdarena district in Genoa, northern Italy. This research paper illustrates the development of a participatory map (Pmap) that can support the implementation of SUDS as mitigation/adaptation strategies, integrating technical assessment and containing community visions and expectations. Findings concerning the connections between proposed SUDS locations and their frequencies confirm the relevance of the commercial area and the main traffic lanes along, confirming that all zones characterized by intense vehicular and pedestrian flow are suitable for SUDS as a solution to contribute to urban flood resilience. The georeferenced and intergenerational Pmap may be integrated into a decision support system to be developed as a guidance tool for the public administration.

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confidence: 99%

Participatory Mapping for Enhancing Flood Risk Resilient and Sustainable Urban Drainage: A Collaborative Approach for the Genoa Case Study

Gnecco,

Pirlone,

Spadaro

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Similarly, recent research on nature-based solutions also points to the importance of recognizing and facilitating the feedback loops connecting communities, planners, and scientists (Collier et al 2023 ). Wellmann et al ( 2023 ) pointed to the need for inclusive language and transparency in interactions, so these knowledge feedback loops are acknowledged, and to ensure that equal footing is given to expert and non-expert (often tacit, local, and/or Indigenous) knowledge.…”

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“…Grabowski et al ( 2023 ) provide an analysis of 120 relevant green infrastructure plans in 20 U.S. city documents via text analysis that shows that equitable involvement of residents and communities in the planning apparatus is, in fact, rare. Current research notes the importance of multi-actor engagement, that regardless the effort put in especially in the European context (Collier et al 2023 ), it is not (yet) a common practice. Wellmann et al ( 2023 ) pointed to the importance of incorporating input from local communities when planning and designing nature-based solutions, moving to local knowledge integration for locally embedded nature-based solutions.…”

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A transformative shift in urban ecology toward a more active and relevant future for the field and for cities

Frantzeskaki,

Childers,

Pickett

et al. 2024

Ambio

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This paper builds on the expansion of urban ecology from a biologically based discipline—ecology in the city—to an increasingly interdisciplinary field—ecology of the city—to a transdisciplinary, knowledge to action endeavor—an ecology for and with the city. We build on this “prepositional journey” by proposing a transformative shift in urban ecology, and we present a framework for how the field may continue this shift. We conceptualize that urban ecology is in a state of flux, and that this shift is needed to transform urban ecology into a more engaged and action based field, and one that includes a diversity of actors willing to participate in the future of their cities. In this transformative shift, these actors will engage, collaborate, and participate in a continuous spiral of knowledge → action → knowledge spiral and back to knowledge loop, with the goal of co producing sustainable and resilient solutions to myriad urban challenges. Our framework for this transformative shift includes three pathways: (1) a repeating knowledge → action → knowledge spiral of ideas, information, and solutions produced by a diverse community of agents of urban change working together in an “urban sandbox”; (2) incorporation of a social–ecological–technological systems framework in this spiral and expanding the spiral temporally to include the “deep future,” where future scenarios are based on a visioning of seemingly unimaginable or plausible future states of cities that are sustainable and resilient; and (3) the expansion of the spiral in space, to include rural areas and places that are not yet cities. The three interrelated pathways that define the transformative shift demonstrate the power of an urban ecology that has moved beyond urban systems science and into a realm where collaborations among diverse knowledges and voices are working together to understand cities and what is urban while producing sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges and envisioning futures of socially, ecologically, and technologically resilient cities. We present case study examples of each of the three pathways that make up this transformative shift in urban ecology and discuss both limitations and opportunities for future research and action with this transdisciplinary broadening of the field.

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“…While NbSs are poised to address some of the issues associated with grey solutions, there are known issues with equity related to integrating green solutions into planning, including knowledge building and cross-sector collaboration [30]. The Connecting Nature Framework is a multi-phase framework including planning, delivery, and stewardship that promotes co-production and calls for the adaptation of these processes to the respective cities engaging in coastal hazard management processes to overcome some of the concerns about equity.…”

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confidence: 99%

Community-Centric Approaches to Coastal Hazard Assessment and Management in Southside Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Ismael,

Hutton,

Erten-Unal

et al. 2024

Atmosphere

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Urban communities in environmentally sensitive areas face escalating challenges due to climate change and inadequate infrastructural support, particularly in underserved regions like southside Norfolk, Virginia. This area, characterized by its vulnerability to flooding and a predominantly low-income population, lacks equitable inclusion in broader urban flood protection plans. This research focuses on the development of community-centered resilience strategies through active engagement and collaboration with local residents. The methodology centered around building trust and understanding within the community through a series of interactions and events. This approach facilitated a two-way exchange of information, enabling the research team to gather crucial insights on community-valued assets, prevalent flooding issues, and preferred flood mitigation solutions. The engagement revealed a significant increase in community knowledge regarding climate change, sea level rise, and stormwater management. Residents expressed a strong preference for green infrastructure solutions, including rain gardens, permeable pavements, and living shorelines, alongside concerns about pollution and the need for infrastructure redesign. The outcomes of this community engagement have initiated plans to develop tailored, nature-based flooding solutions. These results are set to inform future urban planning and policy, offering insights to the City of Norfolk and the United States Army Corps of Engineers for potential redesigns of flood intervention strategies that are more inclusive and effective. A template for participatory research to inform coastal hazard management includes cross-sector collaboration, a long-term engagement commitment, and education and surveying opportunities to align solutions to lived, local experiences. This template allows for community trust building, which is especially important in environmental justice communities. The study highlights the importance of community involvement in urban resilience planning, demonstrating that local engagement is essential in shaping community-centric solutions and equitable environmental policies.

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An integrated process for planning, delivery, and stewardship of urban nature-based solutions: The Connecting Nature Framework

Cited by 15 publications

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Participatory Mapping for Enhancing Flood Risk Resilient and Sustainable Urban Drainage: A Collaborative Approach for the Genoa Case Study

Participatory Mapping for Enhancing Flood Risk Resilient and Sustainable Urban Drainage: A Collaborative Approach for the Genoa Case Study

A transformative shift in urban ecology toward a more active and relevant future for the field and for cities

Community-Centric Approaches to Coastal Hazard Assessment and Management in Southside Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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