Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Director, Nature Based Solutions Institute, the Netherlands and Sweden and Honorary Professor, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada

• Contents:Preface 1 Urban green spaces: why rethinking is needed 2 Urban green spaces until today 3 Urban green space use in transition4 Design and transformation of green spaces5 Green space management for today and tomorrow6 Changing governance of green spaces7 Planning and integration of urban green spaces8 Securing and diversifying funding for green spaces9 Shifts in urban green space narratives10 Perspective: streetwoods, urban groves and more rethinking of urban green spacesReferences

‘Dr. Konijnendijk’s writing style blends personal anecdotes and technical information, often drawing on his own lived experiences and research, as well as research from his students and colleagues. The book is an accessible read that will transport the reader around the world to experience different green spaces. Its broad scope encompasses important topics often overlooked in the ecological literature, such as the criticality of sustaining funding for green spaces beyond the establishment phase, designing green spaces for uses other than biodiversity conservation, and urban challenges tackled by thoughtful planning and management.’