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Theory and Application in the Western USA and Canada: Cities and Nature

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Published in Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory And Application In The Western USA And Canada (Cities And Nature)

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This book explores the complex relationship between cities and nature in the western United States and Canada. It examines how cities have shaped the natural environment and how nature has, in turn, shaped cities. The book draws on a variety of theoretical perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of this relationship.

Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory and Application in the Western USA and Canada (Cities and Nature)

by Hartmut Prautzsch

5 out of 5

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Chapter 1: The Urbanization of Nature

This chapter examines the process of urbanization and its impact on the natural environment. It discusses how cities have been built on and around natural features, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. It also explores how urbanization has led to the loss of natural habitat and the fragmentation of ecosystems.

A Photo Of A City Skyline With A Mountain In The Background. Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory And Application In The Western USA And Canada (Cities And Nature)

Chapter 2: The Naturalization of Cities

This chapter examines the ways in which cities have been naturalized. It discusses how parks, greenways, and other green spaces have been created to provide residents with access to nature. It also explores how cities are using green infrastructure to improve air and water quality and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

A Photo Of A Park In A City. Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory And Application In The Western USA And Canada (Cities And Nature) — Cities are using green spaces to provide residents with access to nature and to improve air and water quality.

Chapter 3: The Governance of Cities and Nature

This chapter examines the role of governance in shaping the relationship between cities and nature. It discusses how different levels of government have authority over land use planning and environmental regulation. It also explores the role of non-governmental organizations and community groups in influencing the way that cities are planned and managed.

A Photo Of A City Council Meeting. Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory And Application In The Western USA And Canada (Cities And Nature)

Chapter 4: The Future of Cities and Nature

This chapter examines the future of the relationship between cities and nature. It discusses the challenges that cities face, such as climate change, population growth, and economic development. It also explores the opportunities that cities have to create more sustainable and resilient future.

A Photo Of A City Skyline With A Green Roof In The Foreground. Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory And Application In The Western USA And Canada (Cities And Nature) — Cities have the opportunity to create more sustainable and resilient future by using green infrastructure and other innovative approaches.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between cities and nature in the western United States and Canada. It draws on a variety of theoretical perspectives to provide a nuanced understanding of this complex relationship. The book concludes by arguing that cities have the potential to be both engines of economic growth and centers of environmental sustainability. However, this will require a fundamental shift in the way that we think about and plan our cities.

Ecoregional Green Roofs: Theory and Application in the Western USA and Canada (Cities and Nature)

by Hartmut Prautzsch

5 out of 5