Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Cities are important carriers of modernization and the most densely populated places with the highest concentration of pollution emissions. With the reduction and fragmentation of urban ecological land, the quality of urban ecosystems has declined, the ecological service function has been reduced, and the sustainable development of cities is facing a severe test. Therefore, urban ecological space planning and construction is a topic that needs to be emphasized and solved in China's territorial space planning. Urban ecological space has various service values such as ecology, landscape, culture and health. From the perspective of environmental value, it can regulate the urban heat island effect, enhance the aesthetic enjoyment of urban landscape, and solve all kinds of atmospheric and water pollution problems. From the point of view of people's well-being, it can reduce the incidence of diseases, improve mental health, and reduce social medical expenses, while spreading ecological culture and promoting social harmony. Therefore, urban ecological space serves as an effective approach to address these challenges by integrating nature into urban areas. This literature review explores the concept of urban ecological space, its importance, challenges, and key findings of related research. The review emphasizes the potential of urban ecological spaces to enhance urban sustainability, biodiversity conservation, human health, and community well-being. It also discusses the challenges associated with the creation and maintenance of urban ecological spaces, including governance, land planning reviews, and social equity considerations. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of urban ecological space and inform future research and planning efforts to create sustainable and liveable cities.
Source: Science Discovery
Authors: Xuran Gao, Wen Lu, Lin Li
Institution: Beijing University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4390057698