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Agricultural Land and the New Urban Paradigm: Coexistence, Integration, or Conflict?
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Abstract The relation between "urban" and "rural" has changed and developed over the last few decades. The present contribution focuses on how the relationship between these two entities has developed, highlighting how it corresponds to a growing complexity and interdependence among the two. Awareness has in... view more
The relation between "urban" and "rural" has changed and developed over the last few decades. The present contribution focuses on how the relationship between these two entities has developed, highlighting how it corresponds to a growing complexity and interdependence among the two. Awareness has increased that to the extent that proper management of these interdependences can contribute to solve problems, increase economic performance and also make a contribution to a higher quality of life in and around urban areas. In this framework, green infrastructures and agriculture practices in urban areas are discussed. The contribution concludes by suggesting strategies and actions for the proper implementation of green infrastructures and urban agriculture practices at regional and local scales.... view less
Keywords
urban development; rural development; city-country relationship; city-suburban relationship; sustainable development; environmental compatibility; land utilization; quality of life; urban planning; spatial planning; citizens' participation; environmental consciousness; Italy
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
green infrastructures; landscape; urban agriculture
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 54-62
Journal
Challenges in Sustainability, 4 (2016) 1
Issue topic
Urban Agriculture: Fostering the Urban-Rural Continuum
ISSN
2297-6477
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed