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Revitalizar a cidade pelo planeamento da estrutura verde

This paper identifies priority areas for intervention to promote the public green system in the municipality of Porto. The assessment and classification of the public green spaces allow us to define a Global Index of Proximity to Public Green System and to identify priority areas for intervention. Additionally, we present an example of green spaces connectivity enhancement by street tree plantings.

Infra-estrutura verde na paisagem urbana contemporânea : o desafio da conectivi...

The main objective of this paper is to introduce, discuss and develop the "green infrastructure" concept, trying to frame it as an aggregating concept of other previous approaches, while also specifying the reasons for the emergence of this new designation in the context of urban green areas planning approaches. After a reflection on the origin of the concept, we discuss its three fundamental dimensions. Firstl...

The importance of Christian Bible-Old Testament in the way we built our relatio...

Climate perception and reaction in urbanized areas : a case study during the he...

Porto : an urban area on the way to happiness

All available information indicates that the urban areas will continue to be the most preferred areas to live by human beings for decades to come. And why are they preferred? At a time when all the descriptions insist in the dark side of this gloomy urban modus vivendi, it is relevant to ask whether there is any masochism or if it is in fact a rational and logical option. Using the example of Porto, we intend t...

Extreme weather episodes and health degradation at Porto : the heat wave of 2003?

Improving the quality of suburban building stocks

Suburban building estates represent more than 50% of all European Urban Heritage. Most of the buildings – generally multi-familiar housing blocks, consisting of small apartments – were completed after 1950, using low-cost technologies and are often characterized by very poor quality, which contributes to the suburbs social decay. The aim of the Action is to investigate, compare, define and disseminate common kn...

The shape and magnitude of Porto’s heat island as a sustainability indicator

The Porto CO2 sinks capacity during the last century : a comparative analysis ...

Paisagem urbana e desenvolvimento sustentável : apontamentos sobre uma estreita...