Author : Francesca Di Pietro,Amélie Robert
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030748821
Urban Wastelands by Francesca Di Pietro,Amélie Robert Pdf
Faced with the growing demand for nature in cities, informal greenspaces are gaining the interest of various stakeholders - residents, associations, public authorities - as well as scientists. This book provides a cross-sectorial overview of the advantages and disadvantages of urban wastelands in meeting this social demand of urban nature, spanning from the social sciences and urban planning to ecology and soil sciences. It shows the potential of urban wastelands with respect to city dwellers’ well-being, environmental education, urban biodiversity and urban green networks as well as concerns regarding urban wastelands’ in relation to conflicts, and urban marketing. The authors provide a global insight through case studies in nine countries, mainly located in Europe, Asia and America, thus offering a broad perspective.