Towards Healthy and Sustainable Human Settlement: The Ecological and Cultural Connation of Landsenses (Second Edition)
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Landscape Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 854
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Soundscape and landscape planning and design; landscape ecology; ecological planning; landscape resource management
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Interests: multidimensional landscape perception assessment; healthy landscapes; coastal landscapes; restorative landscape systems
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Interests: soundscape; biophilic design; public health; urban forests; tranquil habitats
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Building healthy and sustainable human settlements involves considerations that cross various domains, including environmental, social, and economic factors—the cultural factors influence how people perceive and use the land, while the ecological factors affect the sustainability and health of ecosystems. The inherent ecological and cultural connections in our perception of land play crucial roles in how we perceive and utilize it. The concept of landsenses, or the sensory experiences derived from interacting with the land, encompasses a wide range of perceptions including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, representing the emotional, sensory, and cognitive connections between humans and the land. Understanding and respecting landsenses can lead to the better conservation and utilization of land resources, fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Incorporating landsenses into the design and planning of human settlements is essential for promoting both environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. We believe that the ecological and cultural connotations of landsenses provide a holistic framework for building healthy and sustainable human settlements.
Thus, the goal of this Special Issue is to gather together contributions (original research articles and review papers) seeking to provide insights into the creation of vibrant and resilient communities that thrive in harmony with their natural and cultural surroundings. This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:
- Environmental governance;
- Cultural preservation;
- Health promotion;
- Resilient/restorative landscapes;
- Community engagement.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Prof. Dr. Jiang Liu
Dr. Yuhan Shao
Dr. Xin-Chen Hong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- landsenses
- environmental governance
- cultural preservation
- health promotion
- resilience
- restorative landscape
- community engagement
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