Rethinking Urban Green Spaces

Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Director, Nature Based Solutions Institute, the Netherlands and Sweden and Honorary Professor, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada

提出并证明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 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 Kong

‘This 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. Konijnendijk''s 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