Urban regeneration. Benefits of nature-based solutions

Katia Perini, Francesca Mosca, Andrea Giachetta
2021 AGATHÓN - International Journal of Architecture Art and Design  
Today's urban environment features several critical issues related to what in Italy is called 'cementification': among the main ones, the phenomenon of heat islands, the cause of several problems related to citizens' health, especially for the weaker population groups such as children and elderly people. This paper presents the results of a research focused on identifying a combination of nature-based solutions, offering good benefits both from the point of view of improving microclimate
more » ... and from the point of view of psychological comfort for the people who will use the regenerated areas.
doi:10.19229/2464-9309/9162021 doaj:8bbdf6f228bf4fa888549f00f556cf6e fatcat:rxchllj7rbaytiyhk4zyztmb5e