Perspective of Environmental Ethics in Brownfield Regeneration through Comparative Case Studies between China and Abroad

Abstract

With the continuous development of urbanization in China, excessive exploitation and use of natural resources and extensive industrialization have resulted in land pollution and environmental degradation, and triggered a series of environmental safety issues associated with brownfield regeneration. A considerable amount of practice has been carried out across the world in the field of landscape architecture. Brownfield regeneration urges us to recognize environmental ethics in seeking harmony between human and nature. By comparing and studying the similarities and differences between Chinese and foreign brownfield regeneration projects, this paper aims to provide insights from the perspective of environmental ethics to help us confront with the challenges from current and future brownfield regeneration practice.

Keywords

Landscape Architecture / Brownfield / Environmental Ethics / Environmental Justice / Regeneration / Comparative Study

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2014 Higher Education Press