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Nature Ecology

Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners

by (author) Gail Hansen & Joseli Macedo

Publisher
University of Florida Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2021
Category
Ecology, Global Warming & Climate Change, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Urban & Land Use Planning, City Planning & Urban Development, Environmental Conservation & Protection
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781683402527
    Publish Date
    Nov 2021
    List Price
    $55.95

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Ideal for city residents, developers, designers, and officials looking for ways to bring urban environments into harmony with the natural world and make cities more sustainable, Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners offers a wealth of information and examples that will answer fundamental scientific questions, guide green initiatives, and inform environmental policies and decision-making processes.

This book provides an overview of the synergistic relationships between humans and nature that shape the ecology of urban green spaces. It also emphasizes the social and cultural value of nature in cities for human health and well-being. Chapters describe the basic science of natural components and ecosystems in urban areas and explore the idea of biophilic urbanism, the philosophy of building nature into the framework of cities. To illustrate these topics, chapters include projects, case studies, expert insights, and successful citizen science programs from urban areas around the world.

Authors Gail Hansen and Joseli Macedo argue that citizens have increasingly important roles to play in the environmental future of the cities they live in. A valuable resource for real-world solutions, this volume encourages citizens and planners to actively engage and collaborate in improving their communities and quality of life.

About the authors

Gail Hansen is associate professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida.

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Joseli Macedo is professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary.

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