Increasing urbanisation combined with population growth places greater demands on
dwindling water supplies. This is especially the case in arid and semi-arid areas like …

Urban green infrastructure improves the urban environment and enriches the lives of urban
dwellers by positively affecting ambient temperatures, noise levels, and air quality, and …

Mapping and monitoring of the urban green space (UGS) are necessary for improving the
quality of urban life. Mapping the UGS is the first step in sustainable urban planning …

An understudied consequence of growing urbanization is the rapid and concurrent loss of
native biological and cultural diversity. Here, we measured the concordance between avian …

Issue addressed In addition to food, physical activity, mental health and environmental
benefits, community gardens (CG s) provide opportunities for social inclusion and increased …

Urban green spaces are integral part of urban infrastructure. Green spaces can offer a
number of benefits ranging from inner spiritual to outer materialistic values. Available green …

The presence of urban green space, including street trees, roadside plants, and parks, as
well as the quality of drinking water from both surface and groundwater sources, are crucial …

Australia is one of the most urbanised countries in the world, with an estimated 93% of our
population now residing in towns and cities (WUP 2003). It is clear that urban areas are, and …

Parks and open spaces are important for communities and the overall well-being of people.
In dense urban areas, parks and green spaces provide a place where people can meet …

This paper explores the causes and consequences of the fact that many of the people living
in cities no longer value nature and no longer see it as relevant to their lives. The paper …