Integrating Ecological Principles in Urban Planning: A Comparative Review of Eco-City and Resilient City Practices in Europe-A Review

Subject Areas : Journal of Radar and Optical Remote Sensing and GIS

Amin Mohammadi dehcheshmeh ¹ , Fatemeh bozorgnia ² , Mojtaba Mohammadi DehCheshmeh ³ , Asiah Abbasi Dashtaki ⁴

1 - Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, Department of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Syste
2 - Fatemeh Bozorgnia, M.Sc. in Geography and Urban Planning (Housing Planning and Urban Regeneration
3 - Mojtaba Mohammadi DehCheshmeh, Senior Expert in Project Management and Construction
4 - Law Graduate, Yasouj University, Iran

Received: 2025-01-05 Accepted : 2025-06-22 Published : 2025-11-23

Keywords: theory, Environmentally friendly, urban development, Ecological city models and, sustainable cities, naturalist, Europe,

Abstract :

Objective: This study aims to explore the integration of ecological principles into urban planning through the Eco-City and Resilient City models, focusing on European cities. It investigates how nature-based strategies can promote sustainable, adaptable, and equitable urban environments in response to climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource depletion.

Methods: It should not contain the details of the experiment, but rather a few sentences of Background information (summarizing the important aspects of the paper and including principal objectives and scope of the study), Purpose of the paper, the Goals/Hypotheses, Methodology/approach employed, important Findings, a brief description of the Results, Research limitations or implications, and principal Conclusions. 

Results: Findings reveal that the integration of ecological frameworks into urban systems enhances environmental performance, improves public health, and increases resilience to climate-related risks. The Eco-City model focuses on resource efficiency and ecological harmony, while the Resilient City model highlights adaptability, redundancy, and risk reduction. Combined, they provide a complementary and comprehensive pathway toward urban sustainability and long-term environmental stability.

Conclusion: Effective ecological urban planning requires tackling financial and institutional barriers, fostering participation and collaboration, and leveraging digital tools to advance nature-based solutions across European cities.

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