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Sustainability
Published in Daniel T. Rogers, Urban Watersheds, 2020
Two primary objectives of science-based landscape planning are: (1) to follow a scientific framework using scientific inquiry and analysis; and (2) produce results that can be directly incorporated into planning decisions. To accomplish these objectives the following procedural sequence is employed: Define how a specific landscape forms and changesSpecify how it is spatially structuredAnalyze the flows of matter and energy into, and at the site under considerationIdentify the factors that stabilize this landscape, and how human activity can destabilize itImplement the human activities in a way (e.g., the spatial arrangement of land uses and structures) that does not exceed the capability of the landscape to sustain itself. For example, on some landscapes the clustering of buildings is preferable; on others, nothing should be constructed.
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Published in Wang Yuehan, Ge Shirong, Guo Guangli, Mining Science and Technology, 2004
When we analyze the change of landscape in mining areas, lots of elements are involved which varies from topography, soil, water, vegetation to geological conditions and even human activities. GIS provides us an effective tool for mapping the change of various elements affected by mining activities, also analyzing the correlation between different factors. Especially, the overlay and buffer of GIS functions work well for analyzing the interaction of different factors and drawing out the map of landscape planning.
Landscape as Infrastructure
Published in Spiro N. Pollalis, Planning Sustainable Cities, 2016
Though there are dominant connections between the different levels, the present approach encourages the investigation of a multitude of associations and connections. It proposes the reinterpretation of concepts and practices related to landscape planning to achieve optimum social, environmental, and economic gains.
A Novel Approach for the Assessment of the Nocturnal Image of the Cultural Landscape
Published in LEUKOS, 2023
Lodovica Valetti, Franco Pellerey, Anna Pellegrino
Based on the outlined reference framework, the main issues that emerged are the following: International policies and organizations have promoted attention toward cultural heritage and landscape as resources for sustainable, economic, and cultural development. Within this frame, the importance of public perception and visual quality in defining and enhancing the landscape emerged.Indications useful to address landscape planning policies can be derived from the assessment of the visual values and public perception of the landscape. However, the current assessment methods presented in literature only refer to the diurnal image of sites.The planned use of light in public spaces at night and the definition of an attractive nocturnal image for urban and landscape sites delivers positive benefits and may have multiple impact (economic, social, environmental, etc.).Public lighting systems are facing a transformation phase (new technologies, smart lighting control system), which also affects the nocturnal perceived image of urban and landscape contexts. Indications are needed from a holistic design perspective, which takes also into account the perceived visual image and the visual values of the landscape.
From water sensitive to floodable: defining adaptive urban design for water resilient cities
Published in Journal of Urban Design, 2019
AS1. Multifunctional land use: Multifunctional land use or ‘multifunctionality’ in landscape planning refers to combining multiple functions by clustering natural, social and economic processes in the same space. Ecological infrastructures, also known as blue-green infrastructures or nature based solutions, have been identified as a key strategy to achieve multifunctional land use (Nesshöver et al. 2017) where urban rainwater management provides wider socio-ecological benefits in addition to managing watershed protection and rainwater hazards such as flash flooding, severe droughts or heatwaves (Yu 2012a; Ahern, Cilliers, and Niemelä 2014; Lennon, Scott, and O’Neill 2014; Steiner 2014). Sustainable rainwater practices based on multifunctional land use and the provision of green networks bring significant benefits, or cultural ecosystem services, that can operate at various level of implementation (Yu 2012a; Ashley et al. 2013). Benefits include the enhancement of urban amenity, human health benefits, and community and recreational value which all support urban liveability and economic development (Hoyer et al. 2011; Marlow et al. 2013). An example of multifunctional land use is Qiaoyuan wetland park in Tianjin, China, which provides a variety of ecosystem services, including a stormwater purification and retention system, a native vegetation ecological park and community gardens for the surrounding neighbourhood.