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Thoughtful urban design has the power to connect land and water in a way that brings citizens closer to the sea and highlights the ocean as an integral part of the urban environment. In addition to creating a special emotional resonance, ecologically sensitive design and planning can prevent runoff of harmful pollutants, respect the health of the marine environment, and minimize urban impacts.
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Beatley, T. (2014). Urban Design for a Blue Planet. In: Blue Urbanism. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-564-9_4
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