Discover the power of green urban living with 'How to Put Nature into Our Neighbourhoods.' This brand-new paperback, authored by the esteemed Maria Ignatieva and published by Manaaki Whenua Press, is a compelling guide that highlights the importance of incorporating nature into urban design. With 52 pages of rich content, this manual is essential for town dwellers, developers, landscape designers, and planners looking to embrace Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) concepts.

This book emphasizes sustainable living and urban health through innovative practices such as effective stormwater management, waste reduction, and enhanced energy use. By delving into nature heritage—planting with local species and promoting biodiversity—you'll learn how to cultivate not only a greener city but also a stronger sense of community identity. With insights drawn from nearly a decade of LIUDD research across New Zealand, this work is pivotal for anyone committed to fostering urban sustainability.

The manual links practical applications to overarching themes of eco-friendly design, ensuring that biodiversity plays a central role in urban planning. Whether you are a city planner looking to incorporate nature into urban environments or simply a resident interested in enhancing your neighborhood, this guide provides the knowledge and inspiration to transform your community into a thriving ecosystem.

With shipping combined for your convenience, purchasing this book supports a New Zealand-owned business. Enjoy quick delivery as this product is already in stock locally—no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes will apply. Embrace nature and elevate your neighborhood today!

CONDITION: Brand New

Pages: 52
Bind: paperback
Author: Maria Ignatieva Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication Date: 04-03-2014

Low Impact Urban Design and Development (LIUDD) is a sustainable living concept. Urban sustainability and health are achieved through effective management of stormwater, waste, energy, transport and ecosystem services. The greening of cities by planting ecologically with local species is also a vital part of the overall well-being of ecosystems and citizens. Biodiversity or nature heritage contributes to enduring sense of place or identity - a key element of nationhood.



This manual is for the town dweller, developer, landscape designer and planner - and provides practical applications from nearly a decade of LIUDD research across New Zealand. It summarises and links to information regarding the physical and built environment, but its focal point is nature heritage and overcoming attrition and critical loss.

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