Bioconnections for regenerative & circular cities

Framework of bioconnected solutions supporting urban regeneration considering Doughnut's ecological/social boundaries

Version 1.0 (14 October 2021)

 

Overview 

This is the first version of the 'Bioconnections for a regenerative and circular built environment' framework which aims to structure possible pathways for the regeneration of the ecological and social boundaries of the Doughnut Economics (DE) and Planetary Boundaries (PB) models. 

Bioconnectivity or bioconnections refer to the solutions, initiatives, interventions, or strategies that promote the reconnection between humans and nature, ensuring adequate stewardship, maintenance, and regeneration of biodiversity, enabling the provision of ecosystem services sustainably into the future.

As a first version published in the journal Urban Planning, it still has space for improvement and development of the other boundaries not addressed in the paper. Also, it is still to be developed with a complete methodology for its implementation. 

 

Why use it?

a. It presents a nature‐based response to the PB and DE models of ecological and social boundaries from a local scale and built environment perspective;
b. It offers a bioconnections framework for the development of new urban areas or transition of existing ones under regenerative and circular lenses.

 

Who is it for?

Policymakers, urban planners and designers, and other built environment professionals/practitioners.

 

Citation

 
Sala Benites, H., & Osmond, P. (2021). Bioconnections as Enablers of Regenerative Circularity for the Built Environment. Urban Planning, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.17645/up.v6i4.4373 

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    Ishaan Ajay

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    I plan to work in making cities in the global south more resilient, flexible and adaptable.

    Aleksandra Kekkonen

    Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

    I'd like to find similar-minded people and get inspiration to make Tallinn Doughnut, participate in joint projects

    Henrique Sala Benites

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Engage with other like-minded people and stay up-to-date with the latest advances regarding the Doughnut Economics.

    Ezequiel Aguirre

    Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

    I am truly convinced that the way we are making business is no good for the future generations and for the Older Persons.

    Nora Clinton

    Cowes, England, United Kingdom

    A real interest in making change in my immediate environment and locality.

    Bjørn Hauger

    Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norge

    I have a particular interest in The Donut's social foundation, and how The Donut's model could be downscaled and used in smaller m

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    Evelyn Canelas Santiesteban over 1 year ago

    Excellent contribution Henrique¡

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