Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene
As urban centers worldwide face the escalating impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and increasing water scarcity, the need for sustainable water management practices to enhance urban resilience in the Anthropocene has become critical. This study explores how ancient water management pract...
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| description | As urban centers worldwide face the escalating impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and increasing water scarcity, the need for sustainable water management practices to enhance urban resilience in the Anthropocene has become critical. This study explores how ancient water management practices—including Roman aqueducts, Maya rainwater harvesting systems, and ancient Chinese flood control techniques—can be adapted to address contemporary water challenges in modern cities. We evaluate these historical practices through a lens of contemporary environmental pressures, including climate change, urbanization, and resource scarcity. By integrating ancient methods with modern technologies, we propose adaptive solutions to enhance urban water resilience. Case studies from five cities (Singapore, Copenhagen, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia) illustrate how modern green infrastructure, inspired by ancient techniques, is being successfully implemented to manage stormwater, mitigate urban flooding, and improve water conservation. By integrating historical practices with modern technologies—such as advanced filtration systems and water recycling—these cities are enhancing their water resilience and sustainability. The findings suggest that urban planners can draw valuable lessons from historical systems to design adaptive, climate-resilient cities that balance human needs with ecological sustainability. This paper concludes with actionable recommendations for future urban planning, emphasizing the importance of decentralized water systems, nature-based solutions, and community engagement to ensure sustainable urban water management in the Anthropocene. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ca0fcc9ddc484f49b52a0721d2ffe2e72024-11-26T18:09:48ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2024-11-011311194810.3390/land13111948Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the AnthropoceneMarianna Olivadese0Maria Luisa Dindo1Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Fanin, 42, 40127 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Fanin, 42, 40127 Bologna, ItalyAs urban centers worldwide face the escalating impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and increasing water scarcity, the need for sustainable water management practices to enhance urban resilience in the Anthropocene has become critical. This study explores how ancient water management practices—including Roman aqueducts, Maya rainwater harvesting systems, and ancient Chinese flood control techniques—can be adapted to address contemporary water challenges in modern cities. We evaluate these historical practices through a lens of contemporary environmental pressures, including climate change, urbanization, and resource scarcity. By integrating ancient methods with modern technologies, we propose adaptive solutions to enhance urban water resilience. Case studies from five cities (Singapore, Copenhagen, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia) illustrate how modern green infrastructure, inspired by ancient techniques, is being successfully implemented to manage stormwater, mitigate urban flooding, and improve water conservation. By integrating historical practices with modern technologies—such as advanced filtration systems and water recycling—these cities are enhancing their water resilience and sustainability. The findings suggest that urban planners can draw valuable lessons from historical systems to design adaptive, climate-resilient cities that balance human needs with ecological sustainability. This paper concludes with actionable recommendations for future urban planning, emphasizing the importance of decentralized water systems, nature-based solutions, and community engagement to ensure sustainable urban water management in the Anthropocene.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/11/1948water systemsnature-based solutionsancient wisdomAnthropoceneecological sustainabilityhuman needs |
| spellingShingle | Marianna Olivadese Maria Luisa Dindo Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene Land water systems nature-based solutions ancient wisdom Anthropocene ecological sustainability human needs |
| title | Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene |
| title_full | Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene |
| title_fullStr | Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene |
| title_short | Water, Ecosystem Services, and Urban Green Spaces in the Anthropocene |
| title_sort | water ecosystem services and urban green spaces in the anthropocene |
| topic | water systems nature-based solutions ancient wisdom Anthropocene ecological sustainability human needs |
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