Naturbanization

New identities and processes for rural-natural areas
1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-415-49000-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 274 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 658 g

As the growth of the world’s population requires the continued search for residential space, the urbanization of natural lands is an inevitable process, but that process does not have to be one that is accomplished without regard for environmental quality. This book presents the unique perspective of naturbanization, the urbanization of protected and highly valued natural spaces that are geographically removed from current urban centers. It discusses the search and selection of new residential spaces, economic planning and policy in such areas, environmentally sensitive construction, and public investment in infrastructure to make the areas more accessible and habitable.

Specifically, the book analyzes naturbanization as it is occurring in National Parks located along the European Union borders. Recent declarations have made the parks more accessible to development and consequently they are serving as models for ways to reach workable solutions and encourage the sort of economic development that will satisfy both developers and environmentalists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Prados Velasco, Maria Jose

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Selected Contents: Preface; Introduction; Naturbanization processes case studies; Socio-economic and political issues; Natural effects in naturbanization processes; Author Index

Über Autor(innen)

Maria Jose Prados Velasco