Urban Plants and Their Role in Sustainable Cities
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2024) | Viewed by 1901
Special Issue Editor
Interests: the application of plants in urban environments, climate tolerance and drought tolerance, shrubs, herbaceous perennials drought tolerance, and climate trees with long and healthy foliage, long foliage retention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With increasing urbanization worldwide, cities are facing significant challenges in terms of sustainability and livability. Urban plants, including both green spaces and street trees, have been recognized as crucial to creating healthier and more sustainable cities. There is a growing recognition of the importance of urban vegetation in mitigating the negative impacts of urbanization, such as urban heat islands, air pollution and loss of biodiversity.
This Special Issue will focus on the critical role that plants play in creating livable, sustainable urban environments, covering a wide range of topics related to urban plants, including their ecological and environmental benefits. We welcome both review and research articles that provide novel insights into the benefits, challenges, and opportunities related to urban plants and sustainable cities.
We hope that this Special Issue will provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to share their insights and experiences in incorporating urban plants into sustainable urban development. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Krisztina Szabó
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- urban plants
- green spaces
- street trees
- urban vegetation
- sustainable cities
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