ACADEMIC WORK

ACADEMIC WORK

Defining the Resilient City of The Future

As urban regions become increasingly densified, effective sustainable development will depend upon effective design. Our goal for a livable, equitable and resilient Vancouver in the year 2050 aims to meet the needs of a growing, densely urban population through nature-based solutions (NBS) which maximize ecosystem services (ESS). After looking at case studies from green cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo, and Portland, we’ve decided to implement successful NBS in the Central Valley Greenway. These NBS are meant to enhance three regulating services: regulation of water flows, moderation of extreme events, and pollination, and two cultural services: recreation and well-being (both mental and physical).

Instructor
Dr. Patrick Mooney

Team
Tess Adebar, Nasil Basri, Camilla Bian, Zahra Hirji, Shruti Misra, Idil Mirza, Jenn Richards, Caleb Spyksma, Jonathan Kwok

Year
2021

Highlight
Climate Change, Resiliency, Adaptation, Mitigation, Ecosystem Services, Nature-Based Solutions

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