DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONSIDARATIONS OF URBAN LANDSCAPE PLANNING, CASABLANCA AS A CASE STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2024-32-00-019Keywords:
Sustainable Urban Design, Environmental Sustainability, Casablanca Urban Planning, Green Infrastructure, Urban Landscape Architecture, Ecological Urban Development, Green Urban Spaces.Abstract
This comprehensive article explores the intricate principles of sustainable urban landscape planning, with a specific focus on the city of Casablanca. It critically assesses how landscape design and urban development can effectively mitigate ecological cMetrics
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