The science of cities : urban ecology -- Urban science partners : citizens and planners -- Part I. Ecology in Cities : Ecosystems: Urban soils -- Urban hydrology -- Urban vegetation -- Urban wildlife -- Urban climate -- Urban biodiversity -- Urban ecosystem services -- Part II. Ecology of cities : bionetworks: Novel ecosystems -- Green infrastructure -- Urban green spaces -- Urban structures -- Risk assessment and climate change -- Part III. Ecology for cities : humans and nature -- History of nature in cities -- Mitigating the impact of human activities -- The legal landscape -- Biophilia -- Attachment and place-making -- Landscape behaviors -- Cultural beliefs and ethics -- Valuing ecosystem services in urban areas -- Landscape performance data --Environmental justice -- Healthy and sustainable neighborhoods -- Landscape aesthetics -- Residential landscapes -- Urban ecology : knowledge, education, and professions -- Landscape certification programs -- Urban ecology of future cities
Summary
This volume offers a wealth of information and examples for those looking to help bring urban environments into harmony with the natural world and make cities more sustainable
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-345) and index
Notes
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 10, 2021)