Ecological Design for Urban Regeneration in Industrial Metropolitan Areas: The Santa Cruz Refinery Case

Ecological design is crucial in shaping contemporary, resilient, and livable cities. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Refinery, a prominent landmark in the Mid-Atlantic, serves as an exemplary case study for understanding advanced metropolitan processes and integrating trans-scalar, transdisciplinary, and...

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Published in:Urban science 2024-09, Vol.8 (3), p.114
Main Authors: López-Arquillo, Juan Diego, Víctor, Cano Ciborro, Cristiana, Oliveira, José Luis, Esteban Penelas, Francisco, Domouso de Alba, Mariana Bernice, Arteaga Orozco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architects
Biodiversity
Case studies
Cities
Climate change
Demolition
Disaster management
ecology
Emissions
Energy consumption
Environmental impact
green and blue infrastructure
Infrastructure
Land use
Landscape architecture
metropolitan
Metropolitan areas
Ports
Quality of life
regeneration
Resilience
Sustainability
Sustainable living
urban data
Urban development
Urban renewal
world value survey
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Summary:Ecological design is crucial in shaping contemporary, resilient, and livable cities. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Refinery, a prominent landmark in the Mid-Atlantic, serves as an exemplary case study for understanding advanced metropolitan processes and integrating trans-scalar, transdisciplinary, and nature-based solutions (NBS) practices into urban contexts. This article explores the challenges of transforming obsolete industrial areas, including the refinery’s decommissioning process, its port, and industrial heritage value, and their relationship with the sea, into vibrant urban cores. It examines innovative strategies for land use, decontamination, and urban resilience, which are vital for fostering adaptability and recovery from natural and anthropogenic disasters. By emphasizing the refinery’s connection to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and its metropolitan area, as well as its coastal interface, this study proposes a comprehensive methodology to assess the territorial impacts of urban processes and guide project decisions toward enhancing the quality of life for the region’s residents.
ISSN:2413-8851
2413-8851
DOI:10.3390/urbansci8030114