THE POLITICS OF URBAN ECOLOGY : Paul Duvigneaud and the Rise of Ecological Urbanism in Brussels during the 1970s

Urban ecology in Brussels during the 1970s was not merely an ecological endeavor but a politically charged discipline that shaped regional planning and governance. This study reveals how Paul Duvigneaud, a prominent urban ecologist, leveraged ecological knowledge to influence political agendas, overcome opposition, and establish ecological zoning practices within urban planning policies. By analyzing the Brussels school of urban ecology, the research demonstrates the interplay between ecological science and regional politics, arguing that ecological urbanism was instrumental in advancing a specific regionalist agenda. The study employs historical analysis to uncover the agency and political dimensions of ecological science, offering a nuanced perspective on the socioecological approach to urban development.

Danneels, K. (2023). THE POLITICS OF URBAN ECOLOGY: Paul Duvigneaud and the Rise of Ecological Urbanism in Brussels during the 1970s. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 47(5), 792–808. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2427.13197