Growing Green Infrastructure in Contemporary Asian Cities

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This book examines to what extent green infrastructure is being implemented in East and South-East Asian cities and reflects upon the integration of contemporary approaches to landscape planning alongside traditional forms of green space design in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Growing Green Infrastructure in Contemporary Asian Cities examines to what extent green infrastructure (GI) is being implemented in East and Southeast Asian cities. The book reflects upon the integration of contemporary approaches to landscape planning alongside traditional forms of green space design and cultural understandings of the landscape in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Working from a multi-locational perspective, the book illustrates how political, socio-cultural, economic, and ecological factors influence the delivery of GI and the consequences of these decisions. The book provides a set of best practice recommendations for the design, development, and management of greener urban areas. It both explains how GI is being utilised in East and Southeast Asia to address climate change, promote economic prosperity, and support the development of more livable places, and identifies future trends in its use. It is a key resource for any practitioners, students, and academics working in landscape planning and green infrastructure in an Asian context.

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1. Introduction 2. Green infrastructure in an East and Southeast Asian context 3. China – The constant evolution of green infrastructure 4. Hong Kong – Urban density and green infrastructure proximity 5. Japan – Finding balance between tradition and modernity 6. Singapore – Big, bold, and future-proof green infrastructure 7. South Korea – Reuse, repurposing, and innovation in green infrastructure planning 8. Greening Asia – The future of green infrastructure policy and practice