Understanding the evolution of green ecology theory and future trends in urban development

Abstract

The 21st century is known as the 'urban century', sustainable development has become a general consensus of countries all over the world. With global warming and frequent natural disasters, cities have become more vulnerable to external changes than ever, therefore the concept of green and ecological urban development has become the global consensus. This paper discusses the development of green ecological theory in the history of urban development, then provides topics for the future development trend of green ecological cities in response to environmental changes: green infrastructure, resilience, low-carbon economy, zero-energy building,  green transportation.