Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions in Cities Through Performance-Based Planning: A Case Study in Trento, Italy

Geneletti, Davide; Cortinovis, Chiara; Orta-Ortiz, M. Susana; Kato-Huerta, Jarumi; Longato, Davide; Falco, Enzo

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89525-9_2

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“…According to the European Commission, NBS are “ solutions that are inspired and supported by nature, which are cost-effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilience ” and “ bring more, and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions ” (European Commission). They include the provision and restoration of green areas, such as parks, urban forests, street trees and green roofs, rain gardens, wetlands, and community gardens ( Geneletti et al, 2022 ). As previously highlighted in the literature, the benefits of NBS on human wellbeing from an improved soundscape are poorly identified and often not taken into account ( Dick et al, 2020 ), or their consideration is limited to the benefit related to noise pollution reduction ( European Commission, 2021 ; Jiang et al, 2022 ), intended as dB noise level abatement.…”

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The actual and ideal indoor soundscape for work, relaxation, physical and sexual activity at home: A case study during the COVID-19 lockdown in London

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The period of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of a high-quality surrounding environment even more evident than before. Several studies have been carried out to assess the (negative) impacts of noise on annoyance, particularly whilst working from home (WFH). The present study takes a step further by (1) investigating the positive and negative impacts of the “actual” acoustic environment on a range of activities, i.e., WFH, relaxation, physical, and sexual activities, and (2) identifying the characteristics of an “ideal” indoor soundscape. The study is based on the qualitative analysis of verbal descriptions collected from open-ended questions included in a survey administered in January 2021 to 464 respondents living in London, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The range of impacts in the actual scenario varied from no effect on task execution, to disruption, distraction, concern of disturbing others or being heard. Positive impacts included support of concentration, relaxation, motivation, freedom of sound expression, feeling of being connected to the surroundings and comforted by the presence of others, according to mechanisms described in the study. Negative appraisal could trigger coping strategies (e.g., controlling windows, playing music, wearing headphones) and behavioural changes (e.g., lowering the volume of the voice or music, muting oneself during call, changing workout type) that could in turn limit or enhance the freedom of behaviour, affect or foster wellbeing. Negative impacts were most frequently reported on WFH (by 55% of the participants), followed by relaxation activities (40.6%), sexual activities (30.1%), and home workout (20.1%). The ideal soundscape was described as a quiet, well-sound insulated environment, which guarantees access to positive sounds (i.e., natural sounds, music, urban background), thus resulting in privacy, intimacy, and a place where to express themselves without noise-related constraints. The study complements literature findings on housing design directions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing further evidence on the impacts of poor sound insulation at home, the potential benefits of nature-based solutions for positive indoor soundscapes, and opportunities for an activity-based design of domestic environments, inclusive of a broader set of home uses and household compositions.

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“…Afterwards, the sonar device tested the cross-sections, assessing their dimensions and the presence of vegetation in the crosssection to see if they were appropriate for the placement of the specific litter trap. Overall, in this study, we wanted to develop a more practical and applicable approach compared to past studies [61,62]. The reasoning was to be more readily adopted by land and water managers for the installation of litter traps.…”

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“…The reasoning was to be more readily adopted by land and water managers for the installation of litter traps. Overall, in this study, we wanted to develop a more practical and applicable approach compared to past studies [61,62]. The reasoning was to be more readily adopted by land and water managers for the installation of litter traps.…”

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New Technologies to Assess and Map an Urban Riparian Area in Drama, Greece, and Determine Opportunity Sites for Litter Traps

Koutalakis,

Gkiatas,

Iakovoglou

et al. 2023

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Riparian areas offer many ecosystem services, especially in urban settings. Their conservation can be complex because of the many urban anthropogenic pressures they face. Adopting new technological approaches can provide insights on the most cost-effective and sustainable management for riparian areas. In this study, different new technological approaches were implemented to assess and map environmental variables and find the optimal location of nature-based solutions (e.g., litter traps). The study area was Agia Varvara Park in Drama, Greece, a unique natural urban riparian area. The approaches utilized were categorized as aerial, terrestrial, and surface/underwater. Specifically, these approaches included unmanned aerial vehicles that incorporated high-resolution regular and thermal cameras to capture the surface environmental conditions and unmanned underwater vehicles to capture the underwater environmental conditions. The produced orthomosaics and digital surface models enabled us to estimate the boundaries of the water surface in Agia Varvara Park. A GPS tracker was also used to record the potential movement route of litter. Finally, a sonar device was utilized to estimate the water depth of potential cross-sections of Agia Varvara’s stream where the litter trap could be installed. The above datasets were used to develop spatial datasets and accompanying maps that were utilized to find the optimal opportunity sites for the litter trap. A litter trap is a floating device that gathers and maintains litter, vegetation, and other debris. Two specific locations were proposed based on water presence, water depth, channel’s width, limited vegetation for accessibility, wildlife existence, litter’s water route, and stopping location time. Such traps enable the collection of anthropogenic litter. In one location, a litter trap has been installed and is being tested. Overall, the above approaches could be used to suggest other nature-based solutions and/or their optimal location, thus enhancing the sustainable management of urban riparian areas.

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“…As [1] observes, the majority of reviews of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation are related to a special geographic focus. The paper considers the following countries as case studies: Romania [3], Italy [4][5][6][7], Portugal [8][9][10], and Hungary [11][12][13], all of which are relevant for the current project's research phase.…”

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Architectural Heritage and Archetypal Landscape Approaches Facing Environmental Hazards

Bostenaru Dan,

Ibric,

Popescu

et al. 2024

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The research question in this paper concerns elements of nature, such as earth, water, fire, and air, as they have a dual meaning, indicating both hazard and heritage. The relationship of cities with blue–green infrastructure is an example of this. Cities might be surrounded by either water or forest, though the latter has been less investigated as a nature-based solution for climate change adaptation. The connection between water and architecture can also be seen in the seafront type of architectural design, in the architecture of harbours, port facilities, aquariums or thermal baths. This paper aims to present a comprehensive analysis of all of these various architecture programs that were carried out during the first half of the twentieth century. Although the styles of Art Nouveau and Interwar were widely spread, otherness in regional geographical locations drew lessons from the vernacular architecture. Inspiration was drawn mainly from southern Europe in the Cycladic islands for the interwar/international style and towards the east and centre of the continent in Romania and Hungary and up to the north in the Baltic states for the national romantic art nouveau style. A local seismic culture is prevalent in areas that are affected by earthquakes. In the context of the geological conditions related to water and earthquake hazard, the anthropic reshaping of rivers and canals (and alluvial soil deposits) generates liquefaction vulnerability. Significant also is the way in which the urban wildland interface shapes the relationship between wild green space and cities. Urban protected nature parks and urban forests contribute to wellbeing but are also vulnerable to wildfire. This research attempts to find equivalents to the local seismic culture in cases of climate change-induced hazards, such as floods and wildfires, in Romania, Italy and Portugal. As part of the project presented for the case study featured in this paper, significant documentation was achieved through literature reviews and field trips. For the latter, walkscape methodology was used, which was also useful for the first round of results and the mapping required to indicate earthquake hazards near water locations in Bucharest, Romania.

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Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions in Cities Through Performance-Based Planning: A Case Study in Trento, Italy

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The actual and ideal indoor soundscape for work, relaxation, physical and sexual activity at home: A case study during the COVID-19 lockdown in London

The actual and ideal indoor soundscape for work, relaxation, physical and sexual activity at home: A case study during the COVID-19 lockdown in London

New Technologies to Assess and Map an Urban Riparian Area in Drama, Greece, and Determine Opportunity Sites for Litter Traps

Architectural Heritage and Archetypal Landscape Approaches Facing Environmental Hazards

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