Overview

Urban areas face a series of environmental challenges arising from the consumption of natural resources and the subsequent generation of waste and pollution, which contribute to the development of social and economic imbalances. According to current trends, the population is concentrating in urban areas that continue to grow all over the world. Old and new problems tend to become more acute and require the development of innovative solutions to create liveable urban areas without endangering our common future. The task of researchers is to improve the capacity to manage human activities, pursuing welfare and prosperity in the urban environment. Any investigation or planning in a city ought to consider the relationships between the parts and their connections with the living world. The dynamics of its networks (flows of energy-matter, people, goods, information and other resources) are fundamental for an understanding of the evolving nature of today’s cities. Coastal areas and coastal cities have some specific features, their study is therefore an important topic covered by this book. Their strategic location facilitates transportation and the development of related activities, but this requires the existence of large ports, with the corresponding increase in maritime and road traffic and all of the inherent negative effects.  Urban agriculture and food sovereignty are crucial issues that are included due to their impact on city life. In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in initiatives and projects exploring innovative methods and processes for sustainable food production.  Other specific issues addressed in this volume include: urban strategies, urban metabolism, urban transportation and planning, green infrastructure and sustainable urbanism, environmental management, planning for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and other natural hazards, water resources and public health. Large cities constitute a fertile ground for architects, engineers, city planners, social and political scientists, and other professionals able to conceive new ideas and time them according to technological advances and human requirements. Their works are essential in order to help public policies progress and become more committed to environmental challenges.

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Author:   Giorgio Passerini ,  Stavros Syngellakis
Publisher:   WIT Press
Imprint:   WIT Press
Volume:   264
ISBN:  

9781784665012

ISBN 10:   1784665010
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   18 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Urban strategies Adapting the concept of a city with streets above ground to different geographical and climatic conditions; Sustainability and affordability: The Gartenhof/courtyard urban  residential pattern in Amman, Jordan; Local climate zone mapping in historical cities: A high-resolution tool for urban climate resilience; Advancing smart, sustainable and safe cities through integrated energy and resilience monitoring: The Palermo case study, Italy;  The digitalization of nomadism and cattle-herding in Nigeria for sustainable resolution of spatial conflict in the city: The case of Burning Grass; Planning approval using 4IR and enhancement of the provision of housing development and infrastructure in the Gauteng Province, South Africa Section 2: Urban metabolism Public procurement of innovation as a tool for municipalities’ energy transition: A case study in Carcaixent, Spain; The relationship between nature-based solutions and the  water–energy–food nexus: A literature review Section 3: Urban transportation and planning Propensity and proclivity of vulnerable road users towards personalised road safety solutions; Development of an immersive experimental platform to investigate the  urban mobility experiences of wheelchair users; Informal transport and the quest for sustainable urban mobility: Insights from drivers Section 4: Green infrastructures and sustainable urbanism Evaluating the cooling potential of urban greenery: An ENVI-met simulation case study in Italy; Reimagining streets: A multifunctional urban landscape; Integrating green care into landscape architecture: Interdisciplinary approaches for healing environments;  Flora in the writings of Camões: Portuguese food in the 16th century and now Section 5: Environmental management Environmental mitigation through proactive maintenance and rehabilitation of existing building envelopes; Application of the response surface methodology in the optimization  of oil and grease removal from wastewater using oil palm leaves activated carbon Augmented reality, social constructs and sustainability of cultural heritage sites;  B40 housing revolution: A holistic model for family stability, urban  renewal and national growth Section 6: Cities and climate action – Mitigation and adaptation Are SECAPs and CCCs complementary or competitive? A focus on the methodological approach of these two planning tools; Empowering local authorities through participatory energy planning; Innovation Ateliers as collaboration structure for urban sustainability  transitions; An easy-to-use tool to support cities in developing climate action plans Section 7: Planning for risk, climate change and natural hazards Risk reduction in emergency evacuation: A proposed architecture for an emergency management system; A proposed framework for a state-of-the-art on the risk reduction  exposure in urban transportation systems Section 8: Waste management Sustainable exhibition design, inspired by LEGO®: Reducing waste in museum installations; Solid waste management strategies at urban final disposal sites; Health risks faced by waste collectors: A controversy in the attainment of sustainable development goals Section 9: Water resources Structural strategies for water scarcity after Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico;  Nature-based solutions: An alternative for wastewater treatment in Latin America; Groundwater supply for populated areas Section 10: The coastal city and its environments Housing vulnerabilities and risks in Acapulco, Mexico; Beyond the loop: Barriers, pressures and challenges to achieve a nature-positive future in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro; A framework for sustainable waterfront infrastructure in Port Harcourt,  Nigeria Section 11: Health issues Health and urban design: A framework; Analysis of the health and safety situation in the pharmaceutical industry in Durán, Ecuador; Impact of odour emissions on public health: A review of regulatory frameworks and epidemiological evidence in Italy

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