Urbanism

The rapidly increasing human pressure on the biosphere is pushing biodiversity into the sixth mass extinction event in the history of life on Earth. The organisms being exterminated are integral working parts of our planet’s life support system, and their loss is permanent. Like climate change, this irreversible loss has potentially devastating consequences for humanity. As we come to recognise the many ways in which we depend on nature, this can pave the way for a new ethic that acknowledges the importance of co-existence between humans and other species.

The thoughtful integration of built and natural environments in urban areas to advance social and economic goals has become a 21st century imperative. In response, this paper proposes some fundamental principles of ecological urbanism for use by planners, designers, architects and other professionals. The paper makes use of examples and context from Scotland, but the underlying principles and key messages are, we believe, universal and can inform decision making anywhere in the world. 

A Revista do Centro de Estudos de Direito do Ordenamento, Urbanismo e Ambiente (RevCEDOUA) é uma publicação periódica semestral que, desde 1998, tem contribuído para o enriquecimento científico nas áreas do ordenamento, urbanismo e ambiente pela publicação de textos originais — de caráter jurídico ou transdisciplinar — com interesse para profissionais, investigadores ou académicos que lidem com os instrumentos jurídicos do ordenamento, urbanismo e ambiente.

Equal parts inspiration and practical advice for urban planners, ocean activists, and policymakers, Blue Urbanism offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and great potential for urban areas to integrate ocean health into their policy and planning goals.