Environmental management of peri-urban natural resources: L’Horta de Valencia case study

Garcia, J. L. Miralles i

doi:10.2495/eco150101

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“…However, the current project traces the new HSR infrastructure through the historic Horta of Valencia from the north exit of Valencia City to the town of Puçol (about 15 km). The historic Horta of Valencia occupies a large area and has special features [21]. This area is in process of protection and the new HSR infrastructure will produce a high environmental impact.…”

Section: Geographical Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integration of high-speed train stations in cities: The case of spain and valencia city

Garcia¹

2017

Int. J. TDI

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Specialists have been discussing the best locations for railway stations for a long time; the first railway stations were built in the 21st century, and afterwards cities grew to the point of leaving the stations in central areas. Central stations provide train trips with several advantages over other means of transport. However, high-speed railway (HSR) introduces new variables when considering the best location for new stations. In 2000, the author's team started the discussion and assessment of possible locations for the new HSR station in Valencia (Spain) and undertook two studies to analyse this issue. This article provides a theoretical framework for train station location and the analysis of the case in Spain. Furthermore, it synthesizes the results from researches performed in 2002 and 2006 as well as their implementation in Valencia. In addition, this article examines recent experience in relation to new high-speed train station placement, and the case of the 2,400-km-long HSR network in Spain by the end of 2015. Since the HSR network has a different track gauge in relation to the historical railway network, adaptations in the old stations or new locations were required. This situation allowed us to analyse the evolution of HSR in Spain and confirm theories about territorial impacts and optimal rail-network design, particularly in relation to the best location for new HSR stations. This article also looks into the evolution and current trends in modern railway planning, which have progressively changed in Spanish cities such as Madrid and barcelona.

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Section: Geographical Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integration of high-speed train stations in cities: The case of spain and valencia city

Garcia¹

2017

Int. J. TDI

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“…Valencia is located in the centre of a large expansion of high-quality agricultural land: the Horta of Valencia [11]. The climate of the Mediterranean coast of Spain is hot and dry.…”

Section: Agricultural Landmentioning

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Strategic environmental assessment for metropolitan plans of coastal areas. the case of Valencia

Garcia¹

2017

Int. J. SDP

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Many uses of land, such as for building and all kinds of infrastructure, are concentrated in the metropolitan areas of coastal cities. Often, urban and infrastructure uses are dispersed across the territory, generating situations of urban sprawl. In addition, especially in coastal areas, new urban expansion and new infrastructures are in conflict with other uses, such as for agrological areas, beaches or natural areas. In general, the best agricultural zones on the Mediterranean coast are next to the sea. The more important touristic areas are also next to the sea. Therefore, contradictions between sustainability and development are very intense. All these conditions take place in the metropolitan area of Valencia. Now, regional government wants to develop a metropolitan plan to generate an equilibrium between the different uses and to reserve areas for new urban use and infrastructure. In reality, the area's population is now stable but, for economic activities to be competitive, new usage is required as logistic areas or to increase the rail network. A global vision is also needed for urban transport in the metropolitan area. On the other hand, the environmental impacts of current and planned uses can be significant. Moreover, the perception of environmental impacts has changed over time. It is necessary to preserve areas, such as agricultural areas or natural areas, but it is also necessary to produce the quality of landscape perceived by visitors or to generate a green infrastructure network, according to European policy. Finally, we must integrate all these elements with current and new urban and civil infrastructure uses through a public decision-making process. The objective of this paper is to introduce a methodology to integrate the process of public environmental assessment on the works to elaborate a metropolitan plan for a coastal city such as Valencia (Spain) next to the Mediterranean Sea.

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“…Temes-Cordovez et al [13] researched the evolution of different periurban agricultural areas in Spain. Miralles i García [14] studied the environmental management problem in periurban areas. Marqués Pérez et al [15] focused their research on evaluating the agricultural system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Phase in the Process of Maintenance of the Urban Agricultural Area of “L’horta De València”, Spain

Garcia

2020

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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On 12 March 2018, the Valencian official bulletin published the Law of "L'Horta de València". In addition, on 20 December 2018, the same bulletin published approval of the Territorial Action Plan for Planning and Revitalizing "L'Horta de València". Both initiatives establish a framework for maintaining the periurban agricultural area of Valencia and allow actions to promote agricultural activities. In 2019, "L'Horta de València" was declared a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). The municipality of Valencia became the world capital for sustainable food, to promote the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. Therefore, two years after protection, it is time to review if the new law and planning have produced positive changes in agricultural activities and landscape, and assess which are the current challenges now. Specifically, it's time to know the current situation, problems, limitations and opportunities. This article provides the results of a SWOT analysis about the current situation of agricultural activities and landscape of "L'Horta de València", carried out by semi-structured interviews with a panel of experts involved in elaboration of these documents or who are intervening in management of this space.

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Environmental management of peri-urban natural resources: L’Horta de Valencia case study

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Integration of high-speed train stations in cities: The case of spain and valencia city

Integration of high-speed train stations in cities: The case of spain and valencia city

Strategic environmental assessment for metropolitan plans of coastal areas. the case of Valencia

New Phase in the Process of Maintenance of the Urban Agricultural Area of “L’horta De València”, Spain

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