Uncontrolled or unrestrained, often used to describe excessive actions or development.

The state of being susceptible to harm, damage, or negative effects.

The gradual sinking or settling of the ground surface, often due to human activities like excessive building or mining.

The soundness or completeness of the geographical structure or makeup of an area.

Lessening the impact or severity of something, in this case, addressing urban challenges through the use of green spaces.

The appreciation of beauty or the visual appearance of something, especially in relation to art or design.

Essential or necessary for completeness or functioning; here, referring to the crucial role of green spaces in urban life.

Putting something or someone at risk or in danger.

Having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.

Used to introduce a concession or acknowledgment of a point, often used to concede a different viewpoint or opinion.

Of the greatest importance or significance; here, referring to the top priority of expanding housing availability.

Relating to or extending over a significant period of time, considering future consequences or benefits.

The process of replanting trees in a deforested or degraded area, aimed at restoring the ecological balance.

The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural or undeveloped land.

The variety and variability of life forms in a particular ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.

The ability to maintain or support a system or process over the long term without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment.

The transformation of a lower-income neighborhood into a more affluent and upscale area, often accompanied by rising property values and the displacement of original residents.

The fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or community, such as roads, bridges, and utilities.

The capacity of a system or community to adapt and withstand the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

A very large and densely populated urban area, typically with a population of over ten million people.