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💡 Three years ago, I came across an article by Katrin Grossmann and colleagues on social-ecological justice (https://lnkd.in/gi2eqzkd) that fundamentally changed my view of sustainability. 🏚️ In our new article we apply and develop this concept using the example of reusing vacant spaces policies. 🙏 Thanks especially to Ondrej Slach (head of URSA research group) for providing the support and trust without which such an ambitious article could not have been possible. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcHmMekc

🚨🏙🌳 New paper out from REGREEN! We’re excited to announce the publication of our study, developing a GIS rule-base to explore the implementation and feasibility of the 3─30─300 rule in three European cities 🏙 Paris (France), Aarhus (Denmark) and Velika Gorica (Croatia). This is particularly exciting with the European Nature Restoration Law finally adopted this week, with requirements to stop the loss of urban green space by 2030 and to increase urban blue/green space and canopy cover after 2030. Do we dare be ambitious and what would our cities look like? The 3─30─300 rule is a new urban greening guideline, which aims to provide equitable access to trees and green spaces. In our study, led by Danial Owen, we achieve this by ensuring all residential buildings meet these three key components: 🌳 3 viewable trees from every residential building 🌳 30% neighbourhood green and blue space cover 🌳 300 m from a publicly accessible green space   As we face increasing challenges from urbanisation and climate change, these guidelines are crucial to promoting healthier and more resilient cities. However, meeting these targets could require substantial changes! Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dC6wBFHY   #UrbanGreening #GIS #GreenSpaces #NatureBasedSolutions Alice Fitch, David Fletcher, Julius Knopp, Gregor Levin, Kate Farley, Ellen Banzhaf, Marianne Zandersen, Gwendoline Grandin, Laurence Jones UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) L'Institut Paris Region

Here ius a very interesting study - relevant for the current debate about #greenbelt and #urbansprawl in England, as it looks both at processes of urbanization including different types of sprawl and at policy frameworks shaping/guiding urbanization. And in case you wonder - yes, despite Brexit, it does contain some analyses contextualising developments in England and UK by providing comparisons to other parts of Europe.

In the midst of the concrete greyness of modern cities, urban green spaces represent havens of peace and tranquility for citizens tired of city frenzy. In this article, we will explore the concept of "Oases in the City" and how the creation of green spaces in urban areas can contribute to the quality of life of residents and environmental sustainability.

In the midst of the concrete greyness of modern cities, urban green spaces represent havens of peace and tranquility for citizens tired of city frenzy. In this article, we will explore the concept of "Oases in the City" and how the creation of green spaces in urban areas can contribute to the quality of life of residents and environmental sustainability.

Integrating urban development and ecological sustainability: a study on land surface temperature and urban heat island effect in a Karst River Basin Frontiers https://lnkd.in/gvS855sR

In park planning, there is always a tug and pull in regards to designing high-quality equitable greenspace but also not wanting to contribute to displacement due to gentrification. Are you struggling with this? Check out this toolkit from the Barcelona Laboratory for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability https://lnkd.in/dymf6GBS

My first peer-reviewed article is out in the world! Titled: Towards More Equitable Urban Greening: A Framework for Monitoring and Evaluating Co-Governance Urban greening is widely praised for its benefits to human health and wellbeing, but how can we ensure these benefits are distributed equitably and respond to diverse needs and interests? To address this, we developed a framework for city staff to monitor and evaluate how urban greening is governed. We asked representatives from seven European cities to rank 80 indicators for governance of urban greening based on relevance and feasibility, helping translate abstract principles into actionable strategies and measures of success – and situating them in local realities. A big thank you to my co-authors Viktor Bukovszki, Martina van Lierop, Silvia Tomasi, and Stephan Pauleit, as well as colleagues (past and present) from the JUSTNatureProject: Tannya Pico, Elizaveta Fakirova🌿, Juliane Meister, Yirang Lim, and Sonja Gantioler🌿. Special thanks also to our city partners, whose insights brought this piece to life. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/deAFBqiP #UrbanGreening #CoGovernance #EquityInUrbanSpaces

How do city officials perceive sustainability in practice, and how does it align with real actions? How officials define (or understand) sustainability in their communities translates to the execution of these practices. A new study in #JAPAPlanning examines the gap between perception and implementation, revealing the impact on communities. American Planning Association Urban Land Institute The Congress for the New Urbanism Project Drawdown National League of Cities League of Wisconsin Municipalities Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison https://lnkd.in/g6eBxNj9

Historic preservation is inherently a sustainable practice. A commonly quoted phrase, “the greenest building is the one that’s already built,” succinctly expresses the relationship between preservation and sustainability. The repair and retrofitting of existing and historic buildings is considered by many to be the ultimate recycling project, and focusing on historic buildings has added benefits for the larger community. Traditional materials are generally durable, the continued maintenance of historic buildings and features relies on local craftsmen rather than replacement parts, and these structures generally make up the heart of our towns and cities. For decades, preservation programs like the Historic Preservation Fund and the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives have demonstrated that whole communities can be revitalized by rehabilitating individual buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy Information Administration, buildings are the largest consumers of energy in the nation. In recognition of the role the built environment plays in energy use, Technical Preservation Services develops guidance and technical information about how historic properties can incorporate sustainable practices to reduce energy consumption, while maintaining those characteristics that make historic properties significant: https://lnkd.in/g9qNMHeG