The nexus between urban planning, governance, and air quality improvement has received significant research attention as critical to addressing the challenges posed by air pollution and urbanization. Such a multidisciplinary topic aims to showcase strategies, approaches, and technologies that contribute to cleaner, healthier urban environments through advances in planning, strategic infrastructure investments, and governance. The topic provides a platform for researchers, urban planners, engineers, policymakers, and environmental scientists to share their insights, experiences, and research findings, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how advances in planning and infrastructure can lead to tangible improvements in urban air quality and, by extension, public health, and well-being.
A major challenge in improving urban climate and air quality is adopting a holistic approach that addresses complex and multifaceted issues that cause pollution and climate change. This approach involves considering individual sources of air pollution, the broader urban environment, socioeconomic factors, and public health. Cities and regions are developing comprehensive air quality management plans involving multiple stakeholders, such as government agencies, businesses, advocacy groups, and the public to address urban air pollution. Typically, the plans include a mix of regulatory measures, technological innovations, public education campaigns, and sustainable urban development strategies. However, successful implementation of these plans requires commitment, collaboration, and coordination between different sectors and levels of government.
We welcome contributions that bridge the gap between theory and practice and offer actionable recommendations for sustainable, clean urban development including but not limited to: Integrated Urban Planning; Green and Sustainable Infrastructure; Technological Innovations; Policy Interventions; Health Implications; Economic and Social Considerations; Case Studies and Success Stories.
Keywords:
Air Quality, Climate Change, Infrastructure, Governance, Just Transition, Resilience, Sustainability, Urban Planning
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The nexus between urban planning, governance, and air quality improvement has received significant research attention as critical to addressing the challenges posed by air pollution and urbanization. Such a multidisciplinary topic aims to showcase strategies, approaches, and technologies that contribute to cleaner, healthier urban environments through advances in planning, strategic infrastructure investments, and governance. The topic provides a platform for researchers, urban planners, engineers, policymakers, and environmental scientists to share their insights, experiences, and research findings, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how advances in planning and infrastructure can lead to tangible improvements in urban air quality and, by extension, public health, and well-being.
A major challenge in improving urban climate and air quality is adopting a holistic approach that addresses complex and multifaceted issues that cause pollution and climate change. This approach involves considering individual sources of air pollution, the broader urban environment, socioeconomic factors, and public health. Cities and regions are developing comprehensive air quality management plans involving multiple stakeholders, such as government agencies, businesses, advocacy groups, and the public to address urban air pollution. Typically, the plans include a mix of regulatory measures, technological innovations, public education campaigns, and sustainable urban development strategies. However, successful implementation of these plans requires commitment, collaboration, and coordination between different sectors and levels of government.
We welcome contributions that bridge the gap between theory and practice and offer actionable recommendations for sustainable, clean urban development including but not limited to: Integrated Urban Planning; Green and Sustainable Infrastructure; Technological Innovations; Policy Interventions; Health Implications; Economic and Social Considerations; Case Studies and Success Stories.
Keywords:
Air Quality, Climate Change, Infrastructure, Governance, Just Transition, Resilience, Sustainability, Urban Planning
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.