Call for Chapters: Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure Into Urban Development

Editors

SHASHI KANT GUPTA, Eudoxia Research University, New Castle, USA, India
Nitu Maurya, IILM University, India
Firdous Malik, University of People, India
Laeeq Razzak Janjua, WSB university, Poland

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 21, 2024
Full Chapters Due: October 13, 2024
Submission Date: October 13, 2024

Introduction

The necessity for innovative solutions is critical in the pursuit of a sustainable future, as the rapidly urbanizing world confronts climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health concerns. The concept of Blue & Green Infrastructure (BGI) is a game-changing innovation. BGI provides a comprehensive solution to urban planning by strategically incorporating natural and engineered aquatic features (blue infrastructure) with vegetation and green spaces (green infrastructure). This approach addresses environmental, social, and economic challenges. This integration improves water quality, reduces urban heat islands, and mitigates flood risks, thereby enhancing urban resilience. It also fosters biodiversity by establishing habitats for a variety of species and establishing green spaces for human recreation and well-being. The book will offer a comprehensive examination of a variety of implementation strategies, using case studies from around the globe to illustrate successful initiatives and best practices. It will investigate the numerous opportunities that integrated infrastructure offers, including increased biodiversity, improved air and water quality, and enhanced climate resilience. Furthermore, the book will address substantial obstacles, such as the inability to coordinate among a variety of stakeholders, the constraints of funding, and the necessity of guaranteeing equitable access to green and aquatic spaces. It will provide a valuable resource for policymakers, planners, and researchers who are committed to the development of sustainable and resilient urban environments.

Objective

To comprehensively understand the significance and implementation of Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI) in sustainable urban development, focusing on its environmental, social, and economic benefits, as well as the various types, planning considerations, retrofitting strategies, community engagement, financing mechanisms, policy frameworks, and integration into urban systems. The objective also includes exploring BGI's role in storm water management, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, urban mobility networks, governance models, collaborative design processes, overcoming implementation challenges, monitoring and adaptive management, urban regeneration, technology utilization, and the future trends and opportunities in the field

Target Audience

The publication targets a diverse audience comprising policymakers, urban planners, environmental practitioners, researchers, academics, and students interested in sustainable urban development. Policymakers and urban planners can leverage the insights to inform decision-making processes and policy formulation related to urban infrastructure development. Environmental practitioners will find practical guidance on implementing integrated blue and green infrastructure projects. Researchers and academics will benefit from the comprehensive overview of current research trends and gaps, facilitating further investigation into specific aspects of integration. Additionally, students pursuing studies in environmental science, urban planning, and related fields can use the publication as a valuable educational resource to deepen their understanding of sustainable urban development principles and practices

Recommended Topics

1. The Need for Sustainable Urban Development and the Rise of Blue & Green Infrastructure 2. Environmental, Social, and Economic Advantages of BGI 3. Types of Blue & Green Infrastructure: Exploring Options for Urban Integration 4. Planning and Design Considerations: Integrating BGI into Urban Landscapes 5. Retrofitting Existing Cities: Strategies for Implementing BGI in Developed Areas 6. Community Engagement and Participation: Evolving Citizens in BGI Development 7. Financing and Funding Mechanisms: funding models for BGI projects, public-private partnerships, grants, user fees, and environmental impact bonds 8. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: supportive policies and regulations in facilitating BGI implementation 9. Stormwater Management through BGI 10. Building Climate Resilience through BGI 11. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services through BGI 12. Blue-Green Infrastructure into Urban Mobility Networks 13. Economic Benefits of BGI: Increased Property Values, Reduced Infrastructure Costs, and Green Jobs 14. Community Engagement and Collaborative Design Processes 15. Blue-Green Infrastructure Integration overcoming barriers and challenges 16. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management of Blue-Green Systems 17. Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure into Urban Regeneration Initiatives 18. Blue-Green Infrastructure and the Transition to Sustainable Cities 19. The Role of Technology and Innovation in Blue-Green Infrastructure 20. The Future of Blue-Green Infrastructure: Trends and Emerging Opportunities

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 21, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by August 4, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by October 13, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure Into Urban Development. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

July 21, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 4, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
October 13, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
November 24, 2024: Review Results Returned
December 22, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
December 29, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

SHASHI KANT GUPTA Eudoxia Research University, New Castle, USA raj2008enator@gmail.com Nitu Maurya IILM University nitu12sept@gmail.com Firdous Malik University of People malikfirdouscrc@gmail.com Laeeq Razzak Janjua WSB university laeeq.janjua@wsb.edu.pl

Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Medicine and Healthcare; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities
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