Land,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(4), С. 849 - 849
Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2025
Urban
parks,
a
type
of
urban
green
space,
help
mitigate
environmental
pollution
and
climate
change
by
absorbing
storing
atmospheric
carbon.
Optimizing
their
carbon-sink
capacity
requires
thoughtful
plant
community
design
considering
multiple
factors.
This
study
analyzed
South
Korean
parks
using
QGIS
i-Tree
Eco,
integrating
satellite
imagery
with
field
surveys
at
both
spatial
tree
scales.
Park
spaces
were
classified
into
six
types
based
on
the
biotope
criteria
established
in
this
study.
Random
forest
regression
was
applied
to
each
identify
key
variables
influencing
annual
carbon
sequestration
storage.
The
relationship
between
maturity
examined
for
ten
dominant
species,
offering
insights
selection.
Higher
coverage
more
deciduous
species
linked
efficiency
While
variable
importance
varied
slightly
across
types,
density
most
influential
sequestration,
diameter
breast
height
age
These
findings
provide
integrated
short-term
long-term
storage,
as
well
strategic
directions
structuring
communities
ecosystems.
offers
empirical
evidence
designing
carbon-efficient
contributing
sustainable
landscape
strategies.
Resources Environment and Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16, С. 100158 - 100158
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024
In
the
context
of
climate
change,
effective
management
carbon
in
urban
stormwater
infrastructure
(USI)
become
increasingly
crucial.
Research
indicates
that
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM)
plays
a
significant
role
cycle
within
USI.
However,
there
is
lack
comprehensive
information
regarding
occurrence
DOM
storm-drain
inlet
(SDI)
sediments.
This
study
was
undertaken
to
examine
land
use
type-related
distribution
SDI
sediments,
and
then
provide
suggestion
for
sustainability.
There
are
three
findings:
(1)
The
characteristics
including
content,
hydrophilicity,
molecular
weight,
functional
groups
aromatic
rings,
exhibited
variation
with
type;
(2)
Urban
had
low
humification,
primarily
originated
from
autochthonous
sources,
proportion
humic-like
components
close
or
exceeding
50%;
(3)
sediment
likely
have
different
road
dust
due
distinct
sources
DOM.
Based
on
these
findings,
measures
sustainability
proposed,
properly
sweeping,
frequently
dredging,
decreasing
emission
industrial
activities,
promoting
local
educational
practices,
limiting
improper
waste
disposal.
These
results
implications
stormwater-related
valuable
insights
development
sustainable
practices
ecosystems.
Urbanization
has
led
to
a
reduction
in
green
space,
weakening
the
region’s
carbon
sink
capacity
and
stability
bringing
series
of
ecological
problems,
making
restoration
improvement
environment
crucial.
This
study
used
Nanjing,
China,
as
case
construct
an
network
by
applying
Morphological
Spatial
Pattern
Analysis
(MSPA)
Linkage
Mapper
(LM)
tool
based
on
circuit
theory.
The
connectivity
patches
was
evaluated
calculating
delta
potential
index
(dPC).
CASA
model
(Carnegie–Ames–Stanford
approach)
applied
quantify
sequestration
Nanjing.
We
propose
innovative
(CSI)
that
integrates
three
indicators:
capacity,
efficiency,
variability.
assesses
function
from
both
static
dynamic
perspectives.
Using
Future
Land
Use
Simulation
(FLUS)
model,
we
simulated
changes
2035,
providing
insights
for
risk
assessment
future
optimization
strategies.
results
reveal
significant
positive
correlation
between
node
indicating
enhancing
at
key
nodes
can
effectively
improve
its
sequestration.
On
this
basis,
coupling
dPC
CSI
indices
classify
nodes,
proposed
four
strategies
optimization:
conservation,
structural
connectivity,
improvement,
synergistic
enhancement.
Finally,
adding
26
stepping
stones,
32
corridors,
optimizing
landscape
components,
achieved
dual
improvements
functional
aspects
network.
After
optimization,
increased
1.6%
3.82%,
demonstrating
improvement.
emphasizes
protecting,
enhancing,
restoring
spaces,
urban
networks
be
improved.
These
findings
provide
valuable
scientific
management
spaces
urbanized
areas.
Landscape Architecture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
32(1), С. 14 - 22
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Objective
The
world
is
still
in
a
phase
of
rapid
industrialization
and
urbanization.
Excessive
carbon
emissions
has
become
the
primary
root
cause
various
urban
or
even
global
environmental
problems,
further
impacting
human
physiological
psychological
health.
Cities
are
largest
sources
crucial
regions
for
achieving
neutrality
goals.
Urban
blue-green
infrastructure
(UBGI),
comprising
natural,
semi-natural,
artificial
green
blue
spaces
within
cities,
considered
as
most
important
sink
space
areas
increasingly
attracted
widespread
attention
from
researchers.
However,
there
many
unresolved
issues
regarding
effectiveness
UBGI
enhancement
emission
reduction:
1)
How
energy
efficiency
reduction
measured,
what
factors
influence
it?
2)
What
mechanisms
pathways
through
which
enhances
reduces
emission?
3)
can
be
regulated
to
better
enhance
its
reduction?
4)
limitations
potential
directions
future
research?
This
research
aims
address
these
propose
scientifically
sound
planning
strategies
construction
achieve
Methods
Through
literature
synthesis
deduction,
this
organizes
analyzes
multi-scale
measurement
methods
UBGI's
reduction,
identifies
corresponding
influencing
at
each
scale,
constructs
based
on
logical
framework
"measurement
methods–influencing
–
strategies".
Results
proposes
across
three
spatial
scales
(site,
community
area),
covering
key
aspects:
Carbon
sequestration
enhancement,
temperature
(or
preservation),
travel-related
reduction.
Based
current
gaps
needs,
five
major
topics
identified.
provides
detailed
analysis
perspectives:
finds
significant
differences
different
scales.
Contradictory
results
may
occur
scales,
large-scale
often
lacks
characterization
internal
features,
leading
unclear
obstructing
practical
planning.
interpretation
formulates
community,
area).
These
include:
At
site
source,
land
balance,
ecological
design;
symbiosis
with
buildings
integration
into
daily
life.
overall
balance
revenue
expenditure,
precise
positioning,
proper
interconnection
chain;
incorporation
cool
islands
co-construction.
area
management
establishment
carbon-safe
pattern;
demand-based
layout
organic
dispersion.
Finally,
construct
unified
scales?
measure
preservation)
scale?
integrate
life
cycle
assessment
UBGI?
other
functions
optimal
comprehensive
benefits?
"carbon
justice"
Conclusion
pathway
strategy
requires
source
positioning
safe
pattern",
"symbiotic
co-construction
sharing
dispersion".
trade-offs
between
two
provide
theoretical
support
guidance
management.
mentioned
above
offer
valuable
assistance
research.
Landscape Architecture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
32(1), С. 23 - 31
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Objective
This
research
mainly
aims
to
identify
the
primary
interactions
between
factors
influencing
carbon
sink
capacity
of
urban
park
green
spaces
and
recognize
most
effective
landscape
design
strategies,
thereby
providing
a
foundational
data
set
for
further
development
repository
lifecycle
strategies
spaces.
In
light
increasingly
prominent
role
in
mitigating
climate
change,
also
seeks
highlight
that
balance
ecological
functions
with
recreational
aesthetic
needs.
Method
employs
network
Meta-analysis
method
explore
critical
sequestration
potential
spaces,
conduct
systematic
quantitative
assessment
their
respective
capacity.
The
categorizes
statistically
analyzes
various
currently
involved
relevant
affect
whose
cumulative
impacts
are
assessed
using
method.
incorporates
evidence
plots,
league
tables,
SUCRA
(surface
under
ranking
curves)
evaluate
relative
importance
different
factors.
Additionally,
heterogeneity,
bias,
errors
examined
through
subgroup
analyses
based
on
scale
(a),
functional
characteristics
(b),
climatic
conditions
(c),
accompanied
by
evaluation
publication
bias
funnel
plots.
Results
analysis
this
involves
50
eligible
literature
articles
published
2000
2024,
which
selected
from
total
952
initially
collected.
identifies
34
factors,
categorized
into
five
distinct
clusters:
Design
characteristics,
habitat
composition,
planting
maintenance
methods,
external
environment.
results
emphasize
multidimensionality
parks.
practices
emerge
as
stable
broadly
applicable
Their
values
rank
highest,
reflecting
consistent
contribution
across
diverse
settings.
For
instance,
controlling
proportions
grasslands
pathways
at
20%
30%,
respectively,
optimizing
storage
while
maintaining
value.
Maintenance
often
act
other
enhance
capacity,
such
native
tree
species,
selecting
natural
materials,
designing
low-maintenance
sites
reduce
cost
maintenance.
Habitat
composition
show
significant
influence
specific
scenarios.
Fast-growing
species
large-canopy
demonstrate
strong
initial
subsequent
maintenance,
including
pruning,
is
essential
sustain
long-term
benefits.
Conversely,
reveals
high
particularly
influenced
density
vegetation
diversity.
Planting
methods
hold
enhancing
parks,
multi-layered
structures
but
require
careful
adjustments
avoid
excessive
shading
competition,
achieving
more
efficient
sequestration.
environment
generally
weaker
still
requires
attention
geographical
location,
conditions,
soil
types
parks
lead
certain
differences.
Subgroup
type
shows
objects
dominated
temperate
climates
higher
presumably
because
longitudinal
differences
regions
large,
plant
environments
large
measurement
Conclusion
provides
insights
interplay
shaping
emphasizing
like
While
offer
substantial
localized
benefits,
variability
necessitates
tailored
interventions
informed
social
contexts.
To
advance
neutrality
efforts,
future
should
integrate
these
findings
practical
tools,
enhanced
modules
performance
platforms.
These
allow
assessments
account
design,
construction,
phases,
thus
supporting
real-time
monitoring
optimization.
leveraging
human-machine
collaboration
intelligent
workflows
can
decision-making
combining
human
expertise.
Future
expand
system
composite
space,
so
fill
gaps
sinks
special
environments,
enrich
used.
This
study
examines
Shah
Alam's
progress
towards
achieving
its
2030
low-carbon
city
goal,
focusing
on
the
balance
between
rapid
development,
population
growth,
and
carbon
emissions.
It
emphasizes
necessity
of
a
holistic
approach
to
sustainable
urban
development
that
integrates
societal
needs
with
environmental
concerns.
The
aims
identify
(i)
defining
characteristics
green
spaces
in
Alam
(ii)
effectiveness
stakeholders'
strategies
related
these
spaces.
A
qualitative
methodology
was
adopted,
utilizing
six
expert
interviews
conducted
both
face-to-face
online.
Thematic
analysis
revealed
detailed
insights
into
interplay
development.
strong
correlation
found
attributes
their
absorption
capacity,
influenced
by
factors
such
as
area
size,
plant
diversity,
rates.
Initiatives
like
"Tree
for
Life"
campaign
have
notably
advanced
goals
through
strategic
space
These
collective
efforts
underscore
growing
trend
environments
highlight
critical
role
comprehensive
programs
enhancing
achieve
low-carbon,
cities.
