Urban design is the process of designing and shaping the physical forms of cities, towns,
and suburbs. It involves the arrangement and design of street systems, groups of buildings …

The global population has rapidly urbanized over the past century, and the urbanization rate
is projected to reach about 70% by 2050. In line with these trends and the increasing …

Climate change is an environmental problem that humanity will face over the next several
decades. Environmental quality has always been an important component of the quality of …

Daily walks are recommended for health gains, and walkable urban environments are
recommended as one strategy to combat climate change. Evidence of the relationship …

Anthropogenic activities have reshaped the structure and function of ecosystems in global
urban agglomerations. Evaluating the spatiotemporal features of ecosystem health for …

This study assesses the spatial correlation between urban green space and social
vulnerability in five Brazilian metropolitan regions (MR), Distrito Federal, Manaus, Porto …

This paper analyzes the concept of Green Infrastructure (GI) in urban context, challenging
the extent to which it can support a transition towards more socially inclusive forms of urban …

Abstract Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have been advocated for their potential to contribute
to the making of sustainable and just cities. However, a growing body of research shows that …

Valuing nature through attention to urban greening offers some remedy to 'Extinction of
Experience'–the decline in diversity and quality of people's relationships to nature …

Urban public spaces, both natural and built, contribute to the liveability of urban spaces.
Evidence shows that natural urban spaces can improve both physical and psychological …