The Landscape and Urban Design Section of Journal of Human Settlements Sciences is dedicated to exploring the complex interplay between human settlements and their surrounding landscapes and urban environments. This Section aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse disciplines such as landscape architecture, urban planning, ecology, geography, and environmental design to share their latest research findings, innovative ideas, and practical experiences. By fostering interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, we strive to advance the theoretical and practical knowledge of landscape and urban design, offering valuable insights and solutions for creating sustainable, livable, and aesthetically pleasing human settlements in the face of contemporary challenges such as urbanization, climate change, and resource constraints.

This Section encompasses a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:

Landscape Planning and Ecology: Studies on landscape pattern analysis, ecological modeling and assessment, landscape connectivity and fragmentation, habitat conservation and restoration, and the role of landscapes in biodiversity protection.

Urban Design and Morphology: Examines the physical form, structure, and evolution of urban areas, including topics such as urban typology, street network design, public space creation, building massing and arrangement, and the relationship between urban form and social, economic, and environmental factors.

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design: Focuses on the design and implementation of landscape architecture projects, such as parks, gardens, plazas, and greenways, as well as the integration of environmental design principles into urban and landscape planning.

Urban Green Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services: Explores the planning, design, and management of urban green infrastructure, such as green roofs, green walls, urban forests, and wetlands, and their contributions to providing ecosystem services like air and water purification, climate regulation, and stormwater management.

Landscape and Urban Design for Health and Well-being: Studies the impact of landscape and urban design on human health and well-being, including both physical and mental health aspects.

Sustainable Urban Development and Design: Includes research on sustainable urban planning and design strategies, the integration of renewable energy and resource-efficient systems into urban and landscape design, the development of climate-resilient urban infrastructure and landscapes, and the assessment and mitigation of urban vulnerabilities and risks.

Landscape and Urban Governance: Examines the institutional, policy, and governance frameworks that shape landscape and urban design and planning processes.