How to Put Nature into Our Neighbourhoods: Application of Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) Principles, with a Bio

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How to Put Nature into Our Neighbourhoods: Application of Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) Principles, with a Bio
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Maria Ignatieva
SeriesLandcare research science series
Series part Volume No. 35
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:52
Dimensions(mm): Height 300,Width
Category/GenreSustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9780478093971
ClassificationsDewey:307.760993
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Manaaki Whenua Press
Imprint Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication Date 1 January 2008
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) is a sustainable living concept. Urban sustainability and health are achieved through effective management of stormwater, waste, energy, transport and ecosystem services. The greening of cities by planting ecologically with local species is also a vital part of the overall well-being of ecosystems and citizens. Biodiversity or nature heritage contributes to enduring sense of place or identity - a key element of nationhood. This manual is for the town dweller, developer, landscape designer and planner - and provides practical applications from nearly a decade of LIUDD research across New Zealand. It summarises and links to information regarding the physical and built environment, but its focal point is nature heritage and overcoming attrition and critical loss.