Green Wedge Urbanism

Auteurs

• Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira

Paramètres

• La nature

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As urban areas face increasing land pressures and strive for sustainable, connected communities, the importance of green spaces is gaining significant attention. The traditional 'green belt' model of green space planning is being reassessed, leading to the proposal of various alternatives. This book delves into one such alternative—the 'green wedge'—which serves as a successful model for integrating urban development with nature in cities worldwide. Green wedges are defined as corridors of green space extending from the countryside into urban centers. They are experiencing a resurgence in urban planning and possess a rich history from the twentieth century that offers valuable insights for contemporary city design and regional planning. The book combines historical analysis with modern arguments, tracing the emergence and global adoption of the green wedge in town planning from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It situates this model within the broader context of urban planning debates, then examines its application in today's urban practices. By exploring connections to green infrastructures, landscape ecology, and landscape urbanism, it underscores the enduring significance of this historical concept amid the challenges of rapid climate change.

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• Année de publication: 2020
• Reliure: (souple)