Landscape Architecture Frontiers

17/12/2024

This study examines how different land use types affect urban park green space (PGS) distribution in Nanjing, China, at various grid scales. The findings show that as grid size increases, the interaction between land uses and PGS becomes stronger, with residential and water areas being key factors. These insights can guide better urban planning and sustainable development.


Article Title: The Scale-Effects of Different Land Use Types on the Distribution Pattern of Park Green Space at Multiple Grid Scales—A Case Study on the Main Urban Area of Nanjing, China
Author: Jialing QIAN, Dawei SHAO, Wei JIANG
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020022

29/11/2024

This article focuses on the revitalization of the Yongqingfang historical and cultural district, analyzing how design strategies can integrate heritage preservation with modern needs. It emphasizes the promotion of sustainable development and the enhancement of community cultural identity and social cohesion through thoughtful urban renewal.


Article Title: Revitalization of Historic Conservation Areas: The Landscape Design for Yongqing Fang Phase III in Guangzhou, China
Author: Hu SUN (Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.)
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-040006

07/11/2024

● Conducts a meta-analysis of the impact of urban blue spaces on residents' mental health
● Clarifies the measuring indicators and research models of the impact of urban blue spaces on residents' mental health
● Quantifies the effect of urban blue spaces on residents' mental health in dimensions of proximity, availability, and visibility
● The effect of urban blue spaces on negative psychology is controversial, especially their effect of depression and other psychological disorders, and the findings among existing studies vary significantly


Article Title: A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Urban Blue Spaces on Residents' Mental Health
Author(s): Wenya ZHAI, Hanbei CHENG, Feicui GOU, Zilin WANG, Zhigang LI
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020025

08/10/2024

Call for Submissions:
We're inviting submissions for our 2025 issue on "Urban Flood Risk Identification and Resilience Enhancement." This issue seeks to explore new ideas, technologies, and methods oflandscape planning and design for disaster prevention and mitigation.

Topics of Interest:
● Flood risk assessment considering the impact of climate change
● Optimization of green-gray-blue infrastructure for resilience enhancement
● Disaster prevention and evacuation space planning for emergency response
● Dual-use storage space design for daily and emergency purposes

Submission Deadline: April 7, 2025
Submissions from all regions are welcome. Use of latest data and technologies is encouraged.
For details and submission guidelines, visit: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/2096-336X/home.shtml

Contact: [email protected]
Join us in creating resilient and sustainable urban environments!

26/09/2024

This study explores how pet parks in high-density cities like Hong Kong contribute to urban well-being and spatial justice, while navigating the challenges of balancing public safety and inclusivity.


Article Title: Exploring the Inclusive Potential of Pet Parks From the Perspective of Spatial Justice: Hong Kong's Experience and Implications
Author(s): Izzy Yi JIAN, Jiemei LUO, Caterina VILLANI, Kin Wai Michael SIU
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-020099

09/09/2024

2024 ASLA Professional Awards American Society of Landscape Architects
Congrats to Turenscape, Brett Milligan, and Emily Schlickman!🎉

ASLA Professional Awards

30/08/2024

The Climate Design Summit, hosted by Peking University, will be held in Beijing on October 29, 2024. To further promote and disseminate the academic outcomes of this summit, the journal Landscape Architecture Frontiers will collect conference papers during the event. The research topics and related submission requirements are as follows.

01/08/2024

This research on Shenzhen, China, employs big data and AI-driven machine learning to address urban waterlogging. By constructing a multifactorial dataset and comparing the performance of LightGBM, RF, SVR, and BPDNN models, the study found that LightGBM had the highest accuracy in predicting waterlogging risks. Using Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) for interpretability, it identified key factors like total rainfall volume, rainfall duration, building density, and congestion. Notably, water body percentage above 2.5% mitigates waterlogging effectively. This research offers a novel approach to urban waterlogging prediction and insights into the built environment’s impact, enhancing high-density cities' resilience.


Article Title: Prediction and Machine Learning Analysis of Urban Waterlogging Risks in High-Density Areas From the Perspective of the Built Environment: A Case Study of Shenzhen, China
Author(s): Shiqi ZHOU, Weiyi JIA, Zhiyu LIU, Mo WANG
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020023

23/07/2024

Urban green spaces improve physical and mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. Marginalized communities in the USA face poor health outcomes due to social and structural determinants. This study assesses Kellogg Park's role in enhancing health in a California marginalized community. Researchers conducted in-person surveys covering environmental and safety perceptions, satisfaction, and changes in physical activity and mental health pre- and post-occupancy. Bivariate analyses using t-tests and correlation analysis examined the relationship between satisfaction and visiting experience. Results showed positive environmental perception, increased safety, and improved physical activity and mental health, advocating for green spaces in marginalized communities.


Article Title: The Prospective Role of New Community Parks in Enhancing Human Health in Marginalized Communities: A Case of Kellogg Park in Ventura, California, USA

Author(s): Musab WEDYAN, Angle CRUZ, Fatemeh SAEIDI-RIZI, Jun-Hyun KIM
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020021

10/07/2024

In the face of global climate challenges, landscape architecture can play a crucial role in designing sustainable environments.
"Climate Design for One Planet" by chief-editor Kongjian Yu

For more information:
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-010038

09/07/2024

Call for Submissions: Universal Design in Landscape Architecture!
We're inviting submissions for our 2025 issue on "Universal Design in Landscape Architecture." This issue will focus on creating inclusive, safe, and enjoyable urban spaces for everyone.

Topics of Interest:
●Accessibility and inclusivity in urban spaces
●Designing for people with disabilities, elderly, children, pregnant women, and high-stress groups
●Integrating diverse community needs
●Policies, regulations, and professional ethics
●Environmental psychology and neuroscience

Submission Deadline: October 25, 2024
Submissions from all regions are welcome. Use of latest data and technologies is encouraged.
For details and submission guidelines, visit: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/2096-336X/home.shtml

Contact: [email protected]
Join us in creating inclusive and sustainable urban environments!

05/07/2024

As a highly urbanized bay area bustling with socio-economic activities, Shenzhen Bay is a pivotal stopover and wintering habitat for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The Futian Mangrove National Important Wetland, located in the northeast of Shenzhen bay, is a part of the Guangdong Neilingding–Futian National Nature Reserve. As the smallest national nature reserve in China, the wintering habitat of migratory birds has been significantly impacted by the compacted surrounding built-up environment. It has become an urgent need for refined high-quality ecological restoration for the habitats. This project leveraged Nature-based Solutions to develop a refined model for the ecological restoration of coastal wetland waterbird habitats in compact urban areas.


Article Title: Exploring Nature-based Solutions on Refined Waterbird Habitats Restoration in High-density Urban Area: A Case Study of the Futian Mangrove National Important Wetland in Shenzhen, China

Author(s): Bo LUAN, Yue LIU, Di CHE, Wenjun ZHOU, Liuliu HU, Yuan LIN
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020018

01/07/2024

of Landscape Architecture Frontiers
Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024

Climate Design for One Planet
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-010038

Research on the Territorial Ecological Restoration of Counties for the Increase of Carbon Sinks—A Case Study of Wensu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020017

Exploring Nature-based Solutions on Refined Waterbird Habitats Restoration in High-density Urban Area: A Case Study of the Futian Mangrove National Important Wetland in Shenzhen, China
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020018

The Prospective Role of New Community Parks in Enhancing Human Health in Marginalized Communities: A Case of Kellogg Park in Ventura, California, USA
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020021

Research on the Influencing Mechanism of Historic Urban Landscape Characteristics on Public Sentiments and the Spatio-temporal Differentiation Patterns—A Case Study of Shaoxing Ancient City in Zhejiang Province, China
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-020097

Hoozue: Indigenous Japanese Technique for Preservation of the Legacy Katsura Tree at Dumbarton Oaks
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-050060

Sponge Synergy: Huaiyang Fuxi Cultural Park in Zhoukou, China
https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-040004

26/06/2024

In compact cities, one of the main challenges is the competition for limited urban land resources between people and vehicles, where shared parking infrastructure may offer a potential solution. Building on existing literature, this study presents a technical framework for the time-division multiplexing strategy of transportation infrastructure, and explores its application in an old central urban area. By blending big data coverage with field surveys and interviews, and integrating planning and design with public participation, this study offers an effective solution to urban conflicts between people and vehicles.


Article Title: Research on Time-Division Multiplexing Planning and Design Strategies for Parking Lots Under the Theory of Compact Cities
Author(s): Kangfu ZHUO, Qian QIU, Yuxi ZHANG, Fu LI, Liyan XU
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-020093

18/06/2024

Facing the challenges of global climate change, the construction of low-carbon cities has become an inevitable pathway, where carbon emission assessment is a critical part to the transition towards digitalized urban planning and design of low-carbon cities. However, comprehensive review on carbon assessment tools applied to urban planning and design is absent. As a response, this paper selected and reviewed typical digital assessment tools of carbon emissions at both the city and district/neighborhood scales, and summarized their measuring dimensions and reference data.


Article Title: Towards Digitalized Urban Planning and Design of Low-Carbon Cities: Evolution and Application Review of Assessment Toolss
Author(s): Meng XU, Yue ZHONG, Yu YE
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-1-020096

04/06/2024

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29/05/2024

As important cultural service providers in urban ecosystems, historical blocks play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of multiple stakeholders during the urban renewal process. Based on theories of Landsenses Ecology and literature review, this study systematically examined the landsense elements of historical blocks and their related cultural ecosystem services (CES) by proposing a landsense design practice framework for CES enhancement and further constructing a landsense evaluation indicator system.


Article Title: Study on Practice Framework and Evaluation Indicator System of Landsense Design for the Enhancement of Cultural Ecosystem Services in Historical Blocks
Author(s): Jiang LIU, Haijuan HAN, Zhu CHEN
More details: https://journal.hep.com.cn/laf/EN/10.15302/J-LAF-0-020019