Rethinking Urban Green Spaces by Cecil Konijnendijk Hardcover Book

Description: Rethinking Urban Green Spaces by Cecil Konijnendijk Proposing and demonstrating the ways in which we need to rethink urban green spaces as cities, societies and environments evolve, renowned scholar Cecil C. Konijnendijk explores urban green spaces as essential parts of cities. Chapters offer a comprehensive look at how their roles have changed over time and will continue to do so, moving from their conventional purpose as areas for recreation to become spaces contributing to climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation and economic development.This timely and innovative book argues that we need to rethink the ways in which we govern, design, plan and manage green spaces, as well as the funding of different kinds of green spaces and the narratives around what green spaces can and cannot do. Using a diverse range of case studies from across the globe, Konijnendijk offers practical suggestions for change in the future to make cities greener and healthier, and introduces new green space concepts such as urban groves and streetwoods.This is an invigorating read for students and scholars of urban planning, landscape architecture, urban ecology and urban studies. Urban green space planners, designers and managers will also find the wealth of cases and practical suggestions make this an insightful read. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Director, Nature Based Solutions Institute, the Netherlands and Sweden and Honorary Professor, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada Table of Contents Contents:Preface1 Urban green spaces: why rethinking is needed2 Urban green spaces until today3 Urban green space use in transition4 Design and transformation of green spaces5 Green space management for today and tomorrow6 Changing governance of green spaces7 Planning and integration of urban green spaces8 Securing and diversifying funding for green spaces9 Shifts in urban green space narratives10 Perspective: streetwoods, urban groves and more rethinking of urban green spacesReferences Review This book offers a pioneering perspective on applying urban forestry as a nature-based solution. Diverse and disparate research findings are skilfully amalgamated and translated into new paradigms marked decidedly by hybridisation vigour. It presents fresh and integrated ideas to foster synergy, symbiosis and sustainable harmony amongst cities, people and trees. -- C. Y. Jim, Education University of Hong KongThis is a blockbuster book for the future of urban green spaces. An inspiring overview of the opportunities and challenges in green space development, with innovative answers to timely challenges in a changing world. Konijnendijks personal perspective as a world-leading expert makes the book incredibly worth reading. A must-read for anyone professionally involved with or interested in urban green spaces. -- Ingo Kowarik, Technical University Berlin, Germany Details ISBN1803925485 Author Cecil Konijnendijk Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Series Rethinking Urban and Regional Studies series Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781803925486 Format Hardcover Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 176 Publication Date 2024-02-06 UK Release Date 2024-02-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161859718;

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