It was interesting to read about green infrastructure development in derelict urban areas, such as Baku. Many of these developing cities can be remodeled from industrial sites to economically friendly cities. Urban developers must be conscious of planning a city with these pre-existing structures, as well as, the economy, demographics, migration, and resource allocation. The intent for planning sustainable cities is to minimize invasive methods and constructions on the environment and to promote culture.
Baku is a great example of a sustainable city, capable of transforming into a popular tourist spot while maintaining its historic values. It is difficult to balance between an aesthetical natural environment with degraded industrial zones. However, green architecture is a growing field in urban development. It is important to plan for city planners to think of: rehabilitation, renovation, restoration, reclamation, and recovery, while thinking of green infrastructure.
Although it may be too late for New York City’s urban planners to create a more natural environmental setting, it is possible for sustainable, green architecturally designed cities to grow in desolate and developing cities. New York City developers should focus of how to implement green infrastructure with already built man-made structures and skyscrapers, such as green roofs, impermeable concrete, and even indoor atriums.
