About this Research Topic
Urban areas are hubs of human activity, innovation, and economic growth, but they also face significant environmental and public health challenges. Rapid urbanization, coupled with the impacts of climate change, has intensified the need for sustainable development strategies that prioritize the well-being of both people and the planet. Green urban development and low carbon strategies have emerged as crucial pillars in addressing these challenges, offering opportunities to enhance environmental quality, mitigate climate change, and promote public health in cities worldwide.
The Research Topic aims to address the pressing challenges faced by urban areas worldwide, including environmental degradation, carbon emissions, and public health disparities. By focusing on the intersections of green urban development, low carbon strategies, urban planning research, and public health, we seek to foster innovative solutions that promote sustainability and well-being in cities.Recent advances in urban planning have demonstrated the potential for integrated approaches that prioritize environmental conservation, mitigate climate change impacts, and enhance public health outcomes. From the integration of green infrastructure to the implementation of smart city technologies, cities are increasingly embracing holistic strategies to create more livable, resilient, and equitable urban environments. Through this Research Topic, we aim to showcase cutting-edge research, highlight best practices, and catalyze interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban futures. By engaging researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities, we can collectively address the complex challenges facing cities and pave the way for a more sustainable and inclusive urban tomorrow.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the multifaceted relationship between green urban development, low carbon strategies, urban planning research, and public health. Specific themes of interest include the integration of green infrastructure, the promotion of low carbon urban development, community engagement in urban planning, health impact assessments of urban projects, policy and governance for sustainability, resilience and adaptation strategies, and the role of technology in smart cities. We welcome original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that advance understanding and offer innovative solutions for sustainable urban futures.
Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's guidelines and be submitted online, indicating the special issue on "Sustainable Urban Futures" in the cover letter. Submissions will undergo peer review to ensure quality and relevance. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to foster dialogue and collaboration in addressing the complex challenges of urban sustainability.
The Research Topic aims to address the pressing challenges faced by urban areas worldwide, including environmental degradation, carbon emissions, and public health disparities. By focusing on the intersections of green urban development, low carbon strategies, urban planning research, and public health, we seek to foster innovative solutions that promote sustainability and well-being in cities.Recent advances in urban planning have demonstrated the potential for integrated approaches that prioritize environmental conservation, mitigate climate change impacts, and enhance public health outcomes. From the integration of green infrastructure to the implementation of smart city technologies, cities are increasingly embracing holistic strategies to create more livable, resilient, and equitable urban environments. Through this Research Topic, we aim to showcase cutting-edge research, highlight best practices, and catalyze interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban futures. By engaging researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities, we can collectively address the complex challenges facing cities and pave the way for a more sustainable and inclusive urban tomorrow.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the multifaceted relationship between green urban development, low carbon strategies, urban planning research, and public health. Specific themes of interest include the integration of green infrastructure, the promotion of low carbon urban development, community engagement in urban planning, health impact assessments of urban projects, policy and governance for sustainability, resilience and adaptation strategies, and the role of technology in smart cities. We welcome original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that advance understanding and offer innovative solutions for sustainable urban futures.
Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's guidelines and be submitted online, indicating the special issue on "Sustainable Urban Futures" in the cover letter. Submissions will undergo peer review to ensure quality and relevance. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to foster dialogue and collaboration in addressing the complex challenges of urban sustainability.
Keywords: Urban planning, Green infrastructure, Low carbon strategies, Public health, Sustainable development
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