Regenerative livable space in geotechnical engineering: A sustainable approach to urban development

The increasing global demand for urban space, combined with the impacts of climate change, has led to a need for more sustainable and regenerative approaches in civil and geotechnical engineering. Regenerative livable space focuses on creating urban environments that not only minimize environmental harm but also restore ecological functions. In geotechnical engineering, this concept translates into practices that integrate soil-structure interaction, ground improvement techniques, and eco-engineering to support resilient, safe, and ecologically balanced infrastructure. This study conducted a literature review of eight previous studies on five fundamental aspects of geotechnical engineering to determine its role in creating sustainable urban development. The results show that geotechnical engineering has contributed to addressing potential environmental challenges such as landslide risk, soil erosion, and slope stability. Geotechnical engineering has also played a crucial role in creating resilient and ecologically integrated cities through various disaster-oriented planning initiatives.