Evolution of green infrastructure from an urban metabolic perspective: A Comparative Study within Western Europe

Anas Tuffaha; Ágnes Sallay

doi:10.36249/4d.74.5594

Authors

Anas Tuffaha MATE, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art, Budapest https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8095-3616
Ágnes Sallay MATE, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art, Budapest https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9250-3910

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36249/4d.74.5594

Keywords:

Green infrastructure, Urban metabolism, Adaptive reuse, Circular economy, Sustainable urban development, Comparative analysis

Abstract

Exploring the Evolution of Green Infrastructure from an Urban Metabolic Perspective: Af Comparative Study within Western Europe. With the Gasometer in Vienna and De Ceuvel in Amsterdam as case studies, this research investigates the transformative potential of green infrastructure in adaptive reuse urban projects separated by 15 to 20 years. Employing a flow analysis methodology, this study examines the utilization and impact of green infrastructure elements, such as green roofs, farming, aquaponics, and phytoremediation techniques, on urban metabolic flows. The findings reveal a significant evolution in sustainable practices, characterized by a shift towards utilizing existing resources to enhance soil quality and minimize waste generation. Through strategic integration of green infrastructure, these projects demonstrate a holistic approach to urban development, emphasizing circularity and resource efficiency. The comparative analysis underscores the importance of learning from past endeavors to inform future sustainable urban initiatives, highlighting the role of green infrastructure in fostering resilient and regenerative urban ecosystems.

Author Biographies

Anas Tuffaha, MATE, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art, Budapest

PhD student

e-mail: anastuffaha.h@gmail.com
Ágnes Sallay, MATE, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art, Budapest

professor

e-mail: sallay.agnes@uni-mate.hu

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