Reclaiming the City
How Urban Regeneration Transforms Communities and Restores Ecosystems
What if the most pressing environmental challenges facing our cities could also be the greatest opportunities for community renewal? Urban regeneration isn't just about tearing down old buildings and constructing new ones—it's about fundamentally rethinking how cities use land to create spaces where people thrive and nature flourishes. This book explores the intersection of urban development, land use planning, and ecological restoration, showing how cities worldwide are transforming abandoned industrial sites, degraded neighborhoods, and disconnected green spaces into vibrant, resilient communities. You'll discover practical strategies for evaluating regeneration projects, understanding the ecological impacts of land use decisions, and recognizing how thoughtful urban design can address climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality simultaneously. Whether you're a professional in urban planning, an environmental advocate, or simply someone who cares about the future of cities, this guide provides the knowledge and frameworks you need to understand and shape the urban regeneration projects reshaping our world.
Est. Length
222 pages (11 chapters)
Language
English
Publication date
Feb 1, 2026
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