The urban landscape is the mix of environmental and human phenomena that coexist in a given location. In turn, urban space is understood as the center of population and the common landscape of cities. It is usually used synonymously with urban environment or urban area.
Throughout history, humans have always sought dominion over nature. In the beginning, just build a house and take care of environmental problems and nature itself (rain, cold, dangerous animals, etc.). Over time, this resulted in the building of civilizations, thanks to collective communications.
For this reason, immigration from rural areas to cities began and urban planning made the creation of the open and green human. These spaces came about because city life was too far removed from nature and developments damaged natural elements on a large scale.
Possible conditions for reconciling nature and the city probably require some educational and cultural dimensions and may encourage people who grew up and took root in their native villages to leave the cities and return to their original environment.
Characteristics of the urban landscape
The urban landscape is the product of human intervention, which through industrialization and its consequent urbanization has modified the environment through architectural, cultural and social expressions and preferences specific to each location.
The characteristics of the urban landscape involve the preservation, restoration and creation of:
– Parks
– Natural centers
– Leisure areas
Urban landscapes must also contemplate maintaining and enhancing the health and viability of watersheds, maintaining forest and agricultural areas, and promoting the availability of potable water.
These urban landscapes often feature manifestations of modern art,
old spaces made new, usable and accessible, the product of creativity and innovation.
Best practices include water and horticulture management, maintaining your facilities through planning and design, as well as integrated pest management and plant health care.
By incorporating nature into urban areas, we not only beautify our environment, but also create areas where we can connect with nature, benefit wildlife and provide a healthier atmosphere for generations to come.
The landscape is the mirror of ancient and current relationships between human beings and the nature that surrounds them.
Landscapes express what connects material practices, social relations,
symbolic representations and everything that contributes to shaping a local culture.
Components of the urban landscape
Landscape components refer to the elements that compose and integrate it and can be recognized by:
– strategic nodes
– Tours
– Limits
– Reference points
– Neighborhoods or sectors
– Streets, trails and roads
Examples of urban landscapes
Currently, there are several urban landscapes in the world that can serve as an example of how human beings can make their environment a scenario of pleasure and aesthetics or, in other words, where they can live in harmonious symbiosis with the environment. Among them are:
Germany
Frankfurt offers a majestic cityscape. There, tall gardens are combined with classic architectural structures, offering an exemplary landscape.
Among the buildings that stand out the most is the Commerzbank Tower, with a spectacular architectural project that houses up to 9 gardens at different heights.
Japan
The populous city of Tokyo stands out for its tall skyscrapers under Mount Fuji, offering the world another urban marvel that confirms the possibility of harmony between man and his surroundings.
United Arab Emirates
A series of 33 buildings located in Dubai, approximately 200 meters high, make this environment one of the most important urban landscapes in the world. The tallest building on the planet is located, the Burj Khalifa, with an altitude of over 828 meters.
Colombia
Highlights in Colombia, important and interesting urban landscapes, such as the Botanical Garden of Medellín or the Simón Bolívar Park of Bogotá. There, Colombians and visitors alike have an ideal setting for meetings and leisure.
Australia
In Sydney, there is a particular form of contemporary architecture, such as the Opera House and the magnificent Harbor Bridge. It is complemented by a ferry ride along the harbor, through which you can enjoy this wonderful view.
Malaysia
In Kuala Lumpur, a dozen buildings exceed 200 meters in the most populated area of the city. There are the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world.
Singapore
Singapore’s urban landscape is an important example of regulated urban planning. The city has regulations for skyscrapers with a maximum height of 280 meters, which gives the skyline a harmonious order, despite being full of tall structures.
united states of america
An internationally known urban landscape is offered by the city of New York. Some of its emblematic buildings are the Empire State Building, by far the tallest in the world, or the Chrysler Building.
Also, from the coast of Manhattan Island, you can see the iconic imposing Statue of Liberty.
