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Building 'blue': An eco-engineering framework for foreshore developments
M Mayer-Pinto1, E L Johnston1, A B Bugnot1
1Evolution and Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.
Journal of Environmental Management
|December 27, 2016
Summary
This study introduces an eco-engineering framework for sustainable urban marine development. It guides coastal managers in creating resilient waterfronts that support novel ecosystems and benefit multiple stakeholders.
Area of Science:
- Marine ecology
- Urban planning
- Eco-engineering
Background:
- Terrestrial urbanization has led to sustainable design strategies like green infrastructure.
- Marine urban development has lagged, often neglecting the ecological potential of built environments.
- Urban foreshore developments offer opportunities for multi-functional outcomes by supporting novel ecosystems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a step-by-step eco-engineering framework for 'building blue' in marine environments.
- To guide coastal managers in planning and constructing sustainable foreshore developments.
- To integrate ecological principles into urban marine infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel eco-engineering framework for foreshore developments.
- Integration of ecological principles into coastal management strategies.
- Focus on creating multi-functional outcomes for urban waterfronts.
Main Results:
- The framework facilitates the planning and construction of sustainable foreshore developments.
- Incorporation of ecological principles mitigates environmental impacts.
- Creation of resilient urban infrastructure and enhanced marine environments.
Conclusions:
- The 'building blue' framework enables the creation of novel ecosystems within urban foreshore developments.
- Sustainable marine infrastructure maximizes benefits for stakeholders and users of urban waterfronts.
- Eco-engineering is crucial for resilient and ecologically functional marine urban environments.
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