Controlled landscapes or creating sustainability in public places Padova and Moscow case studies

A comparative analysis of green space interventions in Padua (Italy) and Moscow (Russia) reveals that both Prato della Valle and Zaryadye Park leverage vegetation and water management to address urban sustainability challenges, such as heat island mitigation and CO2 sequestration. Despite their chronological separation—spanning over two centuries—their designs embody contemporary sustainable ideals while rooted in classical urban landscaping principles. The study highlights how these interventions, though driven by different objectives, effectively mitigate current environmental issues using age-old strategies, underscoring the enduring relevance of 'rus in urbe' concepts.

Porwal, M., Rastogi, V., & Viswakarma, P. (2021). Controlled landscapes or creating sustainability in public places Padova and Moscow case studies. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 11(10), 431–436. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-7315.2021.00128.3