Urban Adaptation

Introduction

This book explores the multifaceted relationship between urban environments, anthropic activities, and ecosystem functioning, emphasizing the complexity of contemporary cities.

Urbanization and Ecosystem Impacts

It begins by analyzing the rapid pace of urbanization and its negative impacts on ecosystems, stressing the urgency of sustainable development strategies.

Climate Change and Urban Roles

The text examines the role of cities in driving climate change, advocating for integrated adaptation and mitigation approaches.

Biodiversity and Urban Planning

In addition, biodiversity loss is addressed through an analysis of anthropogenic pressures, and biodiversity-friendly urban planning approaches and strategies are described.

Environmental Principles and Nature-based Solutions

The work emphasizes the relevance of incorporating environmental principles into urban design, highlighting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as key strategies.

Urban Environmental Challenges

It investigates major urban environmental challenges, such as rising temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, altered precipitation, and pollinator decline, exploring how NbS, particularly vegetation, can mitigate these issues.

Assessment and Implementation

Relevant parameters and assessment methodologies are discussed to support effective implementation.

Design Strategies and Resilience

Then, the book provides a comprehensive overview of design strategies and best practices for fostering urban resilience, reinforcing the need for ecosystem-based approaches to urban planning.

Target Audience

The target audience includes practitioners in the field of urban and architectural design, urban planners, and researchers interested in urban environment design, nature-based solutions, and climate resilience.