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.
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James Magnus-Johnston
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Canadian Mennonite University
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Kimberly Byrd
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
My enchantment and fascination with the natural world began early with a love of animals, who I saw as ambassadors for other worlds. When I was 17, an extended hiking trip in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming sealed the deal. I teach lecture-based and experiential learning courses on sustainability, environmental ethics, ecological integrity, resilience theory, environmental psychology, and transformational learning at various Universities in the Twin Cities. I live in Mahtomedi with my three delightful children and two overly enthusiastic dogs. I consider my house one big art project, and I love to cook and entertain. Curious minds are always welcome at my table. Come say hello!
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias, España
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Ishaan Ajay
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
A transdisciplinary practitioner working at the intersection of sustainability science and policy formulation. Have experience across Human Resources, legislative policy and science policy.
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Aleksandra Kekkonen
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
Circular Economy and Sustainable Living enthusiast. Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, skilled in Human Capital, Macroeconomics, Innovation Regional Development, International Relations, and Business Process Management, Circular Economy, and Project Management.
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jean-francois Rochedreux
Saliès, Occitanie, France
Mayor of Salies city and vice president of Albi community in charge of SECAP and circular economy
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Henrique Sala Benites
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Academic, architect and urbanist engaged in the regenerative and circular transition of our cities. Based in Sydney (Australia) and Sao Paulo (Brazil).
