Geospatial data form the foundation of an information-based society. Cell-based raster data are well suited to represent geographic phenomena and help model landcover and landuse characteristics and relevant attributes. Information technologies capable of credible raster map analysis and change detection are needed for integrated regional assessment and development in the 21st Century equipped ...

Urban planning, in particular on protected landscape areas, demands an increasing role of public participation within the frame of the efficiency of sustainable planning process. The development of urban planning actions in Protected Landscape areas, as Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, should perform a methodological process that is structured over distinct sequential stages, providing the developm...

The landscape is considered a strategic asset by the Tuscan regional government, also for its economic role, meaning that specific Landscape Plan has been developed, dividing region into 20 Units and representing main planning instrument at level. Following aims of guidelines European Convention, it necessary to develop an adequate assessment landscape, evaluating typologies their characteristi...

City growth and environmental difficulties last decades leads the art of urban design and development think more precisely and new approaches for conserving environment and developing urban areas have been evolved.The present study deals with concepts related to ecology in the city and in particular the theory of Ecological Urbanism and its criteria is expressed. Also theory and characteristics...