Full Title:
Integrating Spatial And Human-Centered Evidence For Climate Resilient Green Belt Design: A Comparative Analysis Of Erbil And Stuttgart
Author:
Rahand Shwany
Semester:
4th
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christina Simon-Philipp, HFT Stuttgart
M.Eng. Amando Reber
Date:
Summer semester 2025
Awards
Best of 2025 by HFT Stuttgart
Cities are heating, ecosystems are fragmenting, and people are losing touch with nature. My research bridges this gap by designing climate-resilient green belts through a human-centered lens. Using Erbil and Stuttgart as contrasting case studies, I combined satellite data, citizen surveys, and expert insights to reveal how urban greenery can cool cities, restore well-being, and reconnect people with their environment, shaping smarter, more livable urban futures.
