The Construction of Ecological Functions of Urban Open Space

Abstract:

Urban open space which maintaining the diversity of the urban ecosystem, is an important structural element of the city. Urban development led to the isolation of open space between one another, and the ecological function and environmental function of open space greatly reduced. This article pointing out that we should protect and restore urban ecological structure, improve the open space network, strengthen the links between open space, take low impact development approach to reduce the impact of urban development on the natural environment and restore the ecological functions of open space.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 99-100)
• Pages: 606-610
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.99-100.606
• Online since: September 2011
• Authors: Yu Dong, Wei Dong
• Keywords: Ecological Function, Green Network, Low Impact Development, Open Space

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