Amman, Jordan: High density, dominance of concrete structures and heat-island-effects increase the pressure on local biodiversity and air quality in many cities. Enhancing urban green infrastructure could mitigate these effects. Amman, for example, prepares to create ultra-dense, highly biodiverse and multi-layered urban forests that allow balancing the immense land scarcity with the city’s need for functioning ecosystems.
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