Review on urbanism and climate change. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Santos, Michael M.; Lanzinha, João C.G.; Ferreira, Ana Vaz
• Is Part Of: Cities. Volume 114(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: Urbanism -- Climate change -- Green urbanism -- Sustainability -- Pandemic; City planning -- Periodicals; Urban policy -- Periodicals; 711.4
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2021.103176
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-2751

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to review the literature related to urbanism and climate change. First, an overview of climate change policies is presented. A review of articles published in recent years that examine the various research subareas related to urbanism climate change and the present pandemic situation is performed. The concepts of green and biophilic urbanism have been growing and getting strength, as a holistic concept for tomorrows sustainable urban areas based on the consistent and safe use of energy, soil, water, green spaces, materials, and mobility. These new trends are based on social needs, with integrated strategies and policies that combine adaptation and mitigation to face urban growth's negative impact. The review focused on articles published in the last 20 years with the keywords "urbanism" and "climate change". This literature review became evident that there is a gap in urban studies about interdisciplinary research. Graphical abstract: Unlabelled Image Highlights: Urban spaces must respond to social and cultural needs, with an integrated approach, incorporating sustainability principles. The recent pandemic has alerted to social relations conditions. New understanding of the public and private space and new forms of social relationships that condition and renew urban space use and management. A new urban space must prime by the quality of life, cultural and societal conditions to sustainable development.