<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Decreasing green spaces is a significant concern in today’s compact cities while they provide various dimensions of sustainability; therefore, sustainable development has become the key idea to solve a series of environmental, economic and social problems. Because urban green space can be seen from different distinct disciplinary perspectives, this study reviews theories and material based on multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. Urban development and renewal should be accompanied by a green vision, to insert more plantable spaces into the urban environment. Therefore, sustainable urban planning, design and management are needed to improve urban greening by innovative and creative strategies.</abstract>

Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43300 Serdang, Selangor,

Department of Architecture, Beyza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Beyza,

Department of Architecture, Khomein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein,

Strategies to Improve Sustainability in Urban Landscape, Literature Review

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The view of the development and cognition of landscape ecology should not be an isolated one. In order to comprehend the connection, complexity and cohesion of natural and social nature which influence the genesis, development and function of landscape ecology should be studied in time-spatial and landscape-ecological contextuality, complexity and integrity. This paper is devoted to the topic of time-spatial contextuality, complexity, and integrity of landscape ecology as a science approached from two points of view: firstly, the potential development of landscape ecology reflecting its object and approach of research and secondly, cognition of landscape ecology by landscape ecologists, i.e. subject of landscape ecological research. The mission of this paper is to at least partially enlighten so far less studied meta-scientific research field by means of selected theoretical and meta-scientific aspects.</abstract>

Time-Spatial Contextuality, Complexity, and Integrity of the Development and Cognition of Landscape Ecology (Selected Theoretical and Meta-Scientific Aspects)

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This article describes select examples of waste management from the Roman Empire (27 BCE to 365 CE). Classical written sources and anthropological and archeological literature were studied. The central theme of this paper is ancient man’s relationship with waste and his responses to pollution.</abstract>

Department of Environmental Studies, Masaryk University, Brno,

Department of Classical Studies, Masaryk University, Brno,

Waste and Pollution in the Ancient Roman Empire

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Many disturbances and changes in nature are caused by a number of human activities, such as mining engineering, town planning, and also by the influences of the activities connected to these indusries.Central Kazakhstan is one of the regions of the Republic experiencing enormous pollution pressure caused by giant industry as the coal and metallurgical, mining and chemical and machine construction.The article reviews main industrial induced factors that define the spatial distribution of negative processes in semi arid climate of Central Kazakhstan where the intensive mining works have been conducted since 1940s and have led to a change of relief formation, groundwater and soil contamination. The damaged areas occupy vast territories, significantly reducing the habitable space for the population of Central Kazakhstan.The research examined two environmental components to assess and improve the ecological situation at the mining area: (a) land and water as economical component and (b) relief as main natural component.</abstract>

The Kazakh National University after Al-Farabi, Almaty, the Republic of

Institute of Seismology, Almaty, the Republic of

Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics, The Kazakh National University after Al-Farabi, Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty 050059,

Preliminary Discussions on Impacts of Industrial Induced Factors on the Environment of Central Kazakhstan

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The purpose of this paper is to reveal measures to lower water demand and consumption of public green spaces in arid environments such as Cairo city while maintaining a pleasant appearance. The Water Sensitive Urban Design approach is adopted to formulate a checklist in order to evaluate the extent to which public green spaces in “Naser City” district, participate in preserving water quality and quantity. After analyzing six case studies, the study concluded that the main problems are using high-quality water to irrigate green spaces, and the gardeners’ reckless irrigation and maintenance techniques. Short term solutions were proposed, such as utilizing low flow irrigation system, minimizing the lawn areas, integrating water meters, using mulching and incorporating a competent maintenance schedule. Long term solutions mainly focused on replacing potable water with treated wastewater, which is estimated to cover irrigation needs for all green areas in the district.</abstract>

Water Sensitive Landscape Case Study: Public Open Green Spaces in Naser City, Egypt

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