Research Agenda – Biocities of the future

Wilkes-Allemann, Jerylee; Velde, Rene van der; Kopp, Mira; Bernasconi, Andreas; Karaca, Elisabeth; Brantschen, Evelyn Coleman; Čepić, Slavica; Tomićević-Dubljević, Jelena; Bauer, Nicole; Petit‐Boix, Anna; Cueva, Jessica; Živojinović, Ivana; Leipold, Sina; Saha, Somidh

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“…The ecosystem disservices, stemming from architects' and planners' inadequate attention to the presence of nature in human settlements, might have diminished human interest in nature. This reduction in interest further diminishes the probability of humans experiencing nature, which, besides the impact on human well-being (Keniger et al, 2013;Wilkes-Allemann et al, 2022), escalates their sense of disconnection from it (Clayton, 2019;Pett et al, 2016;Rosa et al, 2018;Soga & Gaston, 2016).…”

Section: An Endless Battle For Taming the Urban Wildernessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The difficulty to progress in biologically informed architecture, identified by Kay et al (2021), points to challenges faced by architects due to inadequate training in environmental systems and limited exposure to transdisciplinary research. Wilkes-Allemann et al (2022) draw attention to the disconnection between theory and practice as a primary obstacle in transferring scientific knowledge about urban biodiversity, emphasising the need for collaboration. Concurrently, Kueffer et al (2020) advocate for developing competencies aimed at fostering biodiversity in urban settings.…”

Section: Beyond Human Boundariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite considerable opportunities to enhance biodiversity status in the urban environment, encouraging individuals who perceive themselves as detached from nature to "live in harmony with" it can pose considerable challenges. Currently, there is a critical need to better understand people's perceptions of nature in urban areas and explore ways to foster a positive attitude towards it (Weisser et al, 2023;Wilkes-Allemann et al, 2022). As seen, the acceptance of nature in cities plays a vital role in the success of any intervention measures (Apfelbeck et al, 2019;Canepa et al, 2022;Catalano et al, 2021;Garrard et al, 2018;Vegezzi, 2021;Weisser et al, 2023;Weisser & Hauck, 2017).…”

Section: Beyond Human Boundariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diseñando la coexistencia urbana

Vegezzi

2024

An. Investig. Arq.

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This paper critically examines the prevailing paradigms of environmental and spatial justice, emphasising the existing disparities in policies that predominantly favour human interests while overlooking the fundamental rights and well-being of non-human species. Despite the growing acknowledgement of the importance of establishing a deeper connection between human and non-human actors for overall well-being, a pervasive speciesism mindset persists, distancing humans from the broader natural world. This separation from nature profoundly influences the formulation of policies and justice, establishing a bias that focuses primarily on human concerns and environmental conditions tailored to human well-being. Architects and planners, despite possessing the potential to enrich habitats for various species, frequently adopt human-centric approaches that marginalise other-than-human entities, restricting their access to the immediate surroundings of human territories and impeding opportunities for immersive nature experiences. This article advocates for a comprehensive paradigm shift in architectural practices, urging a more inclusive and equitable approach that extends spatial and environmental justice to encompass the diverse needs and rights of both human and non-human species within the urban landscape. The conclusions underscore the urgent need for architects and planners to re-evaluate their approaches, fostering an environment that supports coexistence and acknowledges the interconnectedness of all species. In the face of global biodiversity concerns and international frameworks such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the research contributes to the discourse on sustainable and ethical design practices, advocating for a future where spatial and environmental justice extends its reach beyond the confines of human experience to create a respectful and just coexistence with the entire ecological community.

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Section: An Endless Battle For Taming the Urban Wildernessmentioning

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Section: Beyond Human Boundariesmentioning

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Section: Beyond Human Boundariesmentioning

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2024

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2024

The Economics of Sustainable Development

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How to implement the urban bioeconomy: insights from Leipzig’s current policy mix for transitioning towards a bio-principled city

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Thrän

2023

Urban Transform

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The bioeconomy is envisioned to play a decisive role in accelerating urban transformations towards greater sustainability and resilience. Integrating biological principles, such as metabolism, ecosystems and cycles, into urban planning and city life, and promoting a so-called “bio-principled city” provides significant potential for shaping more sustainable urban development. However, the future vision of a “bio-principled city” currently reflects more of a programmatic idea than a real political agenda. This study therefore draws attention to the existing policy mix of the city of Leipzig and evaluates in how far it already supports the city’s transformation into a bio-principled city. For this purpose, we developed a proper conceptional framework consolidating different research methods to conduct a comprehensive policy mix analysis. The analysis shows that the current policy framework for a bio-principled city in Leipzig is complex, uncoordinated and lacks in definitive actions. Our analysis offers interested policy makers and scientists an example of how an incidental and thus patchy policy mix can look like in practice. By highlighting its strengths and corresponding limitations, we provide a starting point for deliberate interventions to further promote the vision of a bio-principled city politically and thus realize its implementation.

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Research Agenda – Biocities of the future

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Bioeconomy

How to implement the urban bioeconomy: insights from Leipzig’s current policy mix for transitioning towards a bio-principled city

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