Урбанизам и одрживи развој (2025) [pp. 63-70]
AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Ștefana Bădescu, Mihai Danciu, Vlad Rada
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DOI: 10.46793/Urbanizam25.063B
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
In recent years, the transition towards climate neutrality has become increasingly appealing for cities and regions alike, with public administrations, academics, representatives of the private sector and the civic society all gradually focusing their efforts in this direction. Tackling an array of emission sectors, the European Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities emphasizes in particular the importance of strengthening the green infrastructure in the planning processes. Such endeavours are also carried out by Reșița, a former industrial city from the South-Western part of Romania, which is currently redefining its strategic profile, as an attractive city for creative industries, as well as a gateway to the touristic area of Banat Mountains. By balancing rapid development with controlled urban growth, fostering a diversified economy, and promoting urban regeneration, the city is committed to reducing GHG emissions and improving the quality of both its natural and built environment. This paper thus focuses on the critical analysis of the measures taken by this city in order to valorise its blue-green infrastructure, by further expanding and connecting the existing urban forests, as well as by developing a sponge-city infrastructure along the existing watercourses, contributing to the city’s resilience to climate change and rainwater management.
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
Climate Neutrality, Green Infrastructure, Nature-Based Solutions, Sponge-City
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