Comparative Analysis of Methodologies for Landscape Ecological Aesthetics in Urban Planning / Kraštovaizdžio Ekologinės Estetinės Urbanistinio Planavimo Metodologijos Palyginamoji Analizė

Abstract

abstract.Areas with high level of urbanisation provoke frequent conflicts between nature and people. There is a lack of cooperation between planners and nature scientists in urban studies and planning process. Landscapes usually are studied using the ecological and aesthetical approaches separately. However, the future of urban planning depends on integration of these two approaches. This research study looks into different methods of landscape ecological aesthetics and presents a combined method for urban areas. The methods of landscape visual aesthetical assessment, biotope structure analysis, landscape ecology evaluation and multi-disciplinary expert level are compared in the article. A comparison of obtained values is summarized by making a comparative matrix. As a result, a multi-stage model for landscape ecological aesthetics evaluation in urban territories is presented. This ecological aesthetics model can be successfully used for development of urban territories.

Planning and Designing Sustainable Urban Space According to the Concept of Ecological Aesthetics

“…By integrating ecological principles with aesthetic design elements, cities can develop sustainable urban spaces that are visually attractive and able to adapt to environmental changes, providing comfortable and attractive living environments for their residents. Therefore, this part of the research will focus on indicators related to natural factors, through which sustainable urban space is created [36,37].…”

“…Biodiversity is the diversity of life in space, which includes the diversity of living species [37], genetic differences within species, and the diversity of the ecosystems in which these species live. Diversity is the basis of environmental sustainability, especially for ecological beauty, as it contributes to the stability of ecosystems and enhances their ability to adapt to environmental changes.…”