Sustainable Development of Urban Spaces Based by the Principles of Green Urbanism
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Planning and Landscape Architecture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 851
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Interests: landscape architecture; ecology restoration; VOC emission
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Interests: green infrastructure design and planning; stormwater management; urban regeneration; public participation
Interests: watershed planning and management; green stormwater infrastructure; urban river restoration; landscape performance; urban sustainability; landscape planning and design in China
Interests: green building; building energy conservation; big data analysis of building performance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of urban spaces is at the forefront of global sustainability challenges, and the concept of green urbanism has emerged as a pivotal, holistic paradigm to address these issues, structured around three core pillars: energy and materials, water and biodiversity, and urban planning and transport. The integration of these pillars into sustainable urban development is essential is we are to create cities that are not only ecologically sound but also socially equitable and economically viable. This Special Issue, entitled "Sustainable Development of Urban Spaces Based by the Principles of Green Urbanism", seeks to explore the interconnections and co-advancements within this critical framework.
Translating the principles of green urbanism into practice involves complex, interdisciplinary challenges that span the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and demands innovative approaches across various domains, including methodologies, technologies, policies, and practical implementation. Therefore, we welcome experts and researchers to contribute original research, reviews, and case studies that explore the interconnections between these core pillars, as well as specific advancements within each of them. Contributions focusing on the inherent environmental, social, and economic dimensions of these challenges are highly encouraged.
In this Special Issue, we place emphasis on, but do not limit our scope to, the following topics:
- Circular economy and resource efficiency in urban energy and material flows;
- Green energy and materials for the design of urban spaces, architecture, and landscapes;
- Sustainable urban water management and biodiversity conservation;
- The design, planning, and governance of blue-green infrastructure;
- Low-carbon urban transport systems and sustainable mobility;
- Strategies for climate-resilient and carbon-neutral urban development;
- Sustainable urban renewal methods, practice, and governance;
- Social sustainability, community well-being, and equitable access to urban spaces;
- Interdisciplinary case studies and novel assessment frameworks for Green Urbanism;
With the anticipation of jointly fostering the development of more resilient, liveable, and sustainable cities, we eagerly anticipate your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Xiwei Shen
Dr. Rui Wang
Dr. Hong Wu
Dr. Xuechen Gui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green urbanism
- sustainable urban development
- blue-green infrastructure
- low-carbon transport
- urban renewal
- social sustainability in urban realm
- climate resilience
- urban ecosystem services
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