| Description |
1 online resource (216 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Conceptual Framework -- Relationship between urban biodiversity and built environment and in macro scale: The case study of Shanghai, China -- Relationship between diversity and built environment in micro scale: The case study in blocks along Century Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai -- Urban planning and design optimization approaches to support biodiversity -- Conclusion and future prospect |
| Summary |
This book proposes the concept of urban multiple habitats and then analyzes its corresponding classification, function and potential supply capability. It provides an analysis framework for studying the relationship between urban biodiversity and built environment, and for considering the loss of urban habitats caused by high-density development. It argues that urban biodiversity is a key indicator for assessing urban ecosystem services. On this basis, the book then presents a case study mainly focusing on wild birds in Shanghai, as urban wild birds and their species could be viewed as an essential indicator for evaluating healthy ecosystem of contemporary cities. Based on the empirical findings, the book proposes an assessment model for urban biodiversity performance and a range of principles, strategies and key indicators regarding the optimization of urban planning and design practice to enhance urban biodiversity performance |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
City planning -- Environmental aspects -- China -- Shanghai
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Biodiversity conservation -- China -- Shanghai
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Biodiversity conservation
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City planning -- Environmental aspects
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China -- Shanghai
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789811609497 |
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9811609497 |
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