Review: Improving the Impact of Plant Science on Urban Planning and Design
2016
Urban planning is a vital process in determining the functionality of future cities. It is
predicted that at least two thirds of the world’s citizens will reside in towns and cities by the middle
of this century, up from one third in the middle of the previous century. Not only is it essential to
provide space for work and dwelling, but also for their well-being. Well-being is inextricably linked
with the surrounding environment, and natural landscapes have a potent positive effect. For this
reason, the inclusion and management of urban green infrastructure has become a topic of increasing
scientific interest. Elements of this infrastructure, including green roofs and facades are of growing
importance to operators in each stage of the planning, design and construction process in urban
areas. Currently, there is a strong recognition that “green is good”. Despite the positive recognition of
urban greenery, and the concerted efforts to include more of it in cities, greater scientific attention
is needed to better understand its role in the urban environment. For example, many solutions are
cleverly engineered without giving sufficient consideration to the biology of the vegetation that is
used. This review contends that whilst “green is good” is a positive mantra to promote the inclusion
of urban greenery, there is a significant opportunity to increase the contribution of plant science to
the process of urban planning through both green infrastructure, and biomimicry.
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