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The importance of being green: urban development and green areas
Abstract:
This theme proposes to investigate the importance of open spaces, parks, green areas and private gardens in urban developments, with emphasis on various views on green areas in different historical periods and places. More technical consideration on the benefits of vegetation in contemporary urban centers are also part of the theme, as are aspects of water, soil and waste management, especially in mega-cities of the developing world. Sub-themes are:
1.Built-up versus open spaces in urban development history
2.The importance of vegetation and urban climate in history
3.Water, soil, solid and liquid waste and cities
Session conveners:
- Valeria Teixeira de Paiva
- Doris C.C.K. Kowaltowski
Session type: Specialist Session
Classification: M - Modern
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