Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Interdisciplinary Urbanism
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2026) | Viewed by 977
Special Issue Editor
Interests: urban design and interdisciplinary urbanism; landscape architecture and sustainable development; adaptive reuse and spatial justice; smart cities and digital urbanism; decolonization in architecture and planning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Interdisciplinary Urbanism”, seeks to explore the evolving role of urban and landscape design in creating sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments. As cities face increasing challenges due to climate change, socio-political shifts, and rapid urbanization, the intersection of landscape architecture, urban design, and interdisciplinary urbanism becomes critical in shaping adaptable and future-proof cities.
The Special Issue aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Investigate the role of landscape architecture and urban design in fostering sustainability, resilience, and livability in urban spaces.
- Explore interdisciplinary approaches to urbanism, including the integration of emerging technologies, ecological planning, and participatory design methods.
- Bridge theory and practice by featuring case studies, comparative research, and experimental methodologies that advance contemporary urban sustainability.
By incorporating diverse perspectives from architecture, planning, environmental sciences, and digital urbanism, this Special Issue will provide new insights into sustainable urban transformation. We welcome the submission of theoretical and empirical contributions that focus on the following topics:
- Climate-responsive urban landscapes and green infrastructure;
- Smart cities, AI-driven urban planning, and digital technologies in urban design;
- Circular economy and regenerative approaches in landscape architecture;
- Adaptive reuse and decolonizing urban design practices;
- Community-driven placemaking and participatory urbanism;
- Public space accessibility and urban resilience strategies;
- Nature-based solutions and environmental sustainability in urban settings.
This Special Issue will contribute to advancing interdisciplinary urbanism by integrating technological innovation, ecological sustainability, and socio-spatial justice into urban design and landscape architecture. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to this important dialogue, fostering a more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready built environment.
Dr. Asma Mehan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- urban design
- landscape architecture
- sustainable cities
- interdisciplinary urbanism
- smart cities and AI
- adaptive reuse
- green infrastructure
- climate-resilient cities
- participatory design
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