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This research aims to explore the potential of renewable energy sources in urban planning, focusing on microgeneration technologies, through a structured literature review. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, encompassing the identification, selection, eligibility, and analysis of studies related to renewable energy microgeneration in urban environments. The findings emphasize key areas such as policy development, energy security, and future scenario projections, with a particular focus on solar energy generation. The review highlights the importance of robust regulatory frameworks and monitoring systems for effectively managing prosumers and ensuring equitable energy distribution. Key challenges identified include the intermittency of renewable energy sources, regulatory complexities, monitoring systems, prosumer management, energy sizing risks, and the lifecycle of microgeneration technologies. The research accentuates the need for outstanding collaboration between academia, industry, and urban planners to accelerate the adoption and implementation of renewable energy solutions. The main conclusion is that such collaboration is essential for addressing challenges, driving innovation, and contributing to the development of sustainable urban energy systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the context of planning and construction of the new capital city of Indonesia, referred to as Ibu Kota Negara (IKN), this article addresses the spatial risks and opportunities of rainwater resources in the area where IKN is planned. The article relies on an inventory of various physical data, which were used to derive a flood susceptibility map, as well as rainfall data derived from public and open sources. The geospatial study drew on geospatial software (ArcGIS Pro, 2.1.) and the Google Earth Engine platform (GEE). After this analysis, we followed a management design, which took IPCC climate change scenarios into account. The results demonstrated that the southern coast has higher precipitation than the northern coast in the IKN area. To enhance the efficacy of rainwater management planning, a grid is proposed to mitigate the flood risk and to harvest rainwater. Although rainwater varies throughout the IKN area, and may vary even more with different climate change predictions, it is possible to capture rainwater and create a system to reduce reliance on traditional water sources, alleviate stormwater runoff and mitigate the impact of urban flooding. While IKN will be developed by both regulated planning and other population-driven developments, monitoring and reflecting on existing plans will still be necessary to make IKN sufficiently resilient and sustainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to understand the influence of burnout on the relationship between job performance and sustainable planning in higher education. Through a survey of administrative personnel in Dominican institutions, variables were measured using validated questionnaires and analyzed with PLS-SEM. The findings indicate a significant correlation between performance and sustainable planning. Contrary to expectations, burnout did not significantly impact planning, although it did negatively affect job performance. These results highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability into project planning by addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions. The study highlights how burnout affects project success, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate it. Furthermore, it suggests that sustainable project planning improves traditional management theories by adding ethical, social, and environmental considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates rural mobility in the Global South using a participatory GIS approach to address the lack of mobility data that hampers sustainable planning to support rural development and resilience. Limited rural mobility due to poor infrastructure and financial constraints hinders social and economic activities, impeding development. The study aims to explore the socio-economic impacts of limited mobility, identify software needs for data-scarce environments, and map daily mobility patterns. Fieldwork was conducted in Kenya (2022) and Nepal (2023), collecting geographic data related to mobility. The methodology included community engagement and digital mapping using the QField app for precise data collection. The study highlights the use of participatory GIS to fill data gaps, enabling more accurate mobility assessments. Community engagement revealed gender-specific mobility patterns, with women facing particular challenges in daily activities. The study emphasizes the need for adaptable data models to reflect community-specific mobility needs and the integration of qualitative insights to propose effective and sustainable mobility solutions. This research contributes to understanding rural mobility in the Global South and demonstrates the effectiveness of participatory GIS in overcoming data scarcity and enhancing mobility analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Governance is a process that enables communication and cooperation between the government, other public institutions, social organizations, and families. In Cuba, the recent approval in 2020 of the Food Sovereignty and Nutrition Education Plan implies strengthening governance as a catalyst for family food security (SAF). However, incorporating sustainable planning to promote food security from dimensions that describe eating practices in Cuban homes still needs to be improved. This research aims to assess the links between governance and sustainable planning, to strengthen the dimensions of access, use, social capital, and cultural food capital, among others (SAF) in the Santiago de Cuba municipality. For this, the interview and survey methods are used. The first, to 20 families in a situation of social food vulnerability, and the second, to a sample of 300 households whose coexistence is not marked exclusively by the exposure mentioned earlier. The results point to poor communication among the social actors, generating food-destructuring practices. It is also visible the scarce insertion of these dimensions in planning to achieve greater family food sustainability. It is concluded that to achieve SAF, it is necessary to strengthen the interconnection of governance and sustainable planning from a relational perspective of the food field.

Migration-induced land degradation is a challenging environmental issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. The need for expansion due to urban development has raised the question of effective sustainable measures. Understanding migration and land degradation links is paramount for sustainable urban development and resource use. This is particularly true in Nigeria, where elevated migration levels frequently result in accelerated land degradation due to urban expansion. Given the need to understand the impact of migration on land degradation in the Savannah Region of Nigeria (SRN), this study introduces a novel approach by integrating remote sensing data (NDVI, NDBI) with local community perceptions (mixed-methods approach) to assess the impact of migration on land degradation in four migration destination communities located in two local government areas (LGAs) (Sabon Gari East and Sabon Gari West of Fagge LGA; Zuba and Tungamaje of Gwagwalada LGA). We conducted focus group discussions and a semi-structured survey with 360 household heads to obtain a comprehensive view of perceptions. Our findings revealed that 41.1% and 29.5% of the respondents agreed and strongly agreed that migration significantly contributes to land degradation. We analysed the spatiotemporal patterns of the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and the Normalised Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) acquired from Landsat 8 datasets for 2014 to 2023. While increasing NDBI values were observed in all communities, a slight decrease in NDVI was noted in Sabon Gari East and Tungamaje. Our analyses highlighted activities leading to land degradation such as land pressure due to built-up expansion at Sabon Gari East, Sabon Gari West, and Tungamaje, and deforestation at Zuba. Based on the varying challenges of migration-induced land degradation, we recommend adequate community participation in suggesting targeted interventions and policies to foster various adaptive capacities and sustainable environments within SRN communities and Sub-Saharan Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Place-making is recognized for its significant role in enhancing community cohesion, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting environmental sustainability. In recent years, place-making has garnered increasing attention as a multidisciplinary research topic from scholars in various fields. However, despite the increasing amount of research, systematic reviews and analyses of existing studies remain relatively scarce. Therefore, this study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric overview of the field of place-making through bibliometric and visualization analyses. We used CiteSpace for data analysis and visualization, focusing on the most influential articles, journals, countries, research categories, keywords, and themes in this field. The results indicate a significant increase in publications on placemaking since 2013. Major research institutions are concentrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Research hotspots are centered around "city", "politics", and "place-making", among others. Current research is primarily categorized into four core themes: Urban Design and Public Space, Social Participation and Cultural Identity, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability, and Governance, Policy, and Community Development. The research trajectory in this field shows trends of diversification and integration. Future research should emphasize interdisciplinary integration, combining urban planning, digital technology, and sociology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the influence of specific time series attributes on the efficacy of fuel demand forecasting. By utilising autoregressive models and Markov chains, the research aims to determine the impact of these attributes on the effectiveness of specific models. The study also proposes modifications to these models to enhance their performance in the context of the fuel industry's unique fuel distribution. The research involves a comprehensive analysis, including identifying the impact of volatility, seasonality, trends, and sudden shocks within time series data on the suitability and accuracy of forecasting methods. The paper utilises ARIMA, SARIMA, and Markov chain models to assess their ability to integrate diverse time series features, improve forecast precision, and facilitate strategic logistical planning. The findings suggest that recognising and leveraging these time series characteristics can significantly enhance the management of fuel supplies, leading to reduced operational costs and environmental impacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Governance is a process that enables communication and cooperation between the government, other public institutions, social organizations, and families. In Cuba, the recent approval in 2020 of the Food Sovereignty and Nutrition Education Plan implies strengthening governance as a catalyst for family food security (SAF). However, incorporating sustainable planning to promote food security from dimensions that describe eating practices in Cuban homes still needs to be improved. This research aims to assess the links between governance and sustainable planning, to strengthen the dimensions of access, use, social capital, and cultural food capital, among others (SAF) in the Santiago de Cuba municipality. For this, the interview and survey methods are used. The first, to 20 families in a situation of social food vulnerability, and the second, to a sample of 300 households whose coexistence is not marked exclusively by the exposure mentioned earlier. The results point to poor communication among the social actors, generating food-destructuring practices. It is also visible the scarce insertion of these dimensions in planning to achieve greater family food sustainability. It is concluded that to achieve SAF, it is necessary to strengthen the interconnection of governance and sustainable planning from a relational perspective of the food field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Today's cities need more than ever methodological devices that ensure a specific urbanism, in keeping with the complexity of relationships that occur in the urban space. Networks or systems of a diverse nature must be activated to achieve a certain success of the city, even more so in its fragile central fabric. This study is focused on the historic neighborhoods of the city of Jaén (Spain), which have a high vulnerability index. The aim is to establish a strategy to revitalize their urban and social capital and improve their articulation with the rest of the urban and territorial structure. A methodological proposal for the analysis of vulnerability factors and an urban and cartographic analysis of the public space is addressed through an interweaving of a triple network: environmental, social, and urban. For this purpose, the configuration of this overlapping network of analysis and the formulation of criteria is presented, which considers the urban multiplicity and promotes new dynamics for the integrated urban regeneration of the area and for the activation of public and collective urban spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the influence of religiosity on environmental concern and intentions to reduce food waste in Islam and Christianity. The study involves 575 adult participants, predominantly Muslims and Christians, utilizing the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL) religiosity scale, environmental concern scale, and food waste reduction intention scale. The investigation was conducted in Romania, Italy, and Turkey. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) via AMOS software, the research reveals that religiosity significantly affects environmental concern in both religious groups. Furthermore, environmental concern acts as a mediator between religiosity and both Muslim and Christian participants. Notably, the impact of religiosity on the intention to reduce food waste is significant among Muslims, but is not observed among Christians. The study underscores the importance of integrating religiosity into consumer behavior research, especially concerning food waste reduction. It suggests that religiosity and environmental concern are crucial for successful campaigns targeting food waste reduction among Muslim and Christian consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Algeria faces a complex energy challenge: balancing rising domestic consumption with declining fossil fuel production and environmental concerns. Despite government efforts toward energy security and sustainability, progress has been slow. This review analyzes scholarly literature and existing regulations to identify knowledge gaps hindering a sustainable energy transition. The review identified existing policies targeting energy security and environmental sustainability. However, critical knowledge gaps remain in four key areas, The effectiveness of current policies for diversification, energy efficiency, and emission reduction needs further investigation. Research is needed on the effectiveness of existing regulations and the impact of potential subsidy reforms. Formulating regulations for a sustainable transport sector and addressing infrastructure challenges in unplanned urban areas are essential. Investigating domestic renewable energy manufacturing industries and grid integration of surplus renewable energy holds promise. Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for developing evidence-based solutions promoting a secure and sustainable energy future for Algeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to explore the potential of renewable energy sources in urban planning, focusing on microgeneration technologies, through a structured literature review. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method, encompassing the identification, selection, eligibility, and analysis of studies related to renewable energy microgeneration in urban environments. The findings emphasize key areas such as policy development, energy security, and future scenario projections, with a particular focus on solar energy generation. The review highlights the importance of robust regulatory frameworks and monitoring systems for effectively managing prosumers and ensuring equitable energy distribution. Key challenges identified include the intermittency of renewable energy sources, regulatory complexities, monitoring systems, prosumer management, energy sizing risks, and the lifecycle of microgeneration technologies. The research accentuates the need for outstanding collaboration between academia, industry, and urban planners to accelerate the adoption and implementation of renewable energy solutions. The main conclusion is that such collaboration is essential for addressing challenges, driving innovation, and contributing to the development of sustainable urban energy systems.

Tourist destinations across the globe have been hit by the worst of the crisis that ensued the Covid-19 pandemic, and this concern is exponentially worse in developing countries. Sustainable planning of these countries to face the unheralded crises demands an approach to provide the most efficient solutions using past experiences, unique characteristics of the present crisis, and existing obstacles and challenges. The present study was conducted to develop a Deep Neural Network (DNN) model using experiences of different countries in beating the crises in the tourism industry. Relying on its generalization capability, the proposed model can forecast the 'sustainable effectiveness of possible policies' in developing countries by modelling the dynamics between the characteristics of these systems and the possible policies. A case study of a developing country was conducted to explain the model development process and its efficiency. Based on the data of the characteristics of the Covid-19 crisis and the tourism industry under study, the model outputs indicated that the most effective and sustainable policy to resume the pre-crisis conditions is to employ the combined policy of focusing on domestic tourism and crisis preparedness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Place-making is recognized for its significant role in enhancing community cohesion, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting environmental sustainability. In recent years, place-making has garnered increasing attention as a multidisciplinary research topic from scholars in various fields. However, despite the increasing amount of research, systematic reviews and analyses of existing studies remain relatively scarce. Therefore, this study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric overview of the field of place-making through bibliometric and visualization analyses. We used CiteSpace for data analysis and visualization, focusing on the most influential articles, journals, countries, research categories, keywords, and themes in this field. The results indicate a significant increase in publications on placemaking since 2013. Major research institutions are concentrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Research hotspots are centered around “city”, “politics”, and “place-making”, among others. Current research is primarily categorized into four core themes: Urban Design and Public Space, Social Participation and Cultural Identity, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability, and Governance, Policy, and Community Development. The research trajectory in this field shows trends of diversification and integration. Future research should emphasize interdisciplinary integration, combining urban planning, digital technology, and sociology.

This article examines the influence of specific time series attributes on the efficacy of fuel demand forecasting. By utilising autoregressive models and Markov chains, the research aims to determine the impact of these attributes on the effectiveness of specific models. The study also proposes modifications to these models to enhance their performance in the context of the fuel industry’s unique fuel distribution. The research involves a comprehensive analysis, including identifying the impact of volatility, seasonality, trends, and sudden shocks within time series data on the suitability and accuracy of forecasting methods. The paper utilises ARIMA, SARIMA, and Markov chain models to assess their ability to integrate diverse time series features, improve forecast precision, and facilitate strategic logistical planning. The findings suggest that recognising and leveraging these time series characteristics can significantly enhance the management of fuel supplies, leading to reduced operational costs and environmental impacts.

The current economic situation has highlighted the difficulties and fragility of some previous programmatic choices, which have strongly penalized Italian marginal areas. This has been further aggravated by the Ukrainian conflict and by the lengthening of the pandemic recession. Local planning has often proved to be unsustainable in the long-term due to its lack of global sustainability. Local projects are frequently developed and realized in situations of contingent needs, tight deadlines, and by below-strength staff, which do not allow for adequate and accurate overall planning. These difficulties have emerged and have particularly increased during the past year with the rising strain of responding promptly to the copious National and European funds released in support of the dual transition, established by the European Union. In this situation, it seems mandatory to support the marginal areas in their transition process and in their responsive and conscious participation in the allocated funding. The expectation is to finance projects with positive impacts and with long terms sustainable effects on the peripheral territories, increasing their competitiveness but mostly their socio-economic well- being. The aim of this study was to prioritize, through a multicriteria model, different projects in marginal areas according to their sustainability impact levels, in line with the European goals. This paper proposes an Absolute Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model through a targeted selection of Urban Sustainability Indicators (USIs) to define the degree of sustainability of different urban projects. and their ranking in accordance with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) Missions. By examining the efficiency of the allocation of funds in maximizing the expected quantitative-qualitative impacts on marginal areas, this study allows to verify policy objectives. This paper may support future models able of ranking a large scale of urban projects on their sustainability impacts in marginal regions. The definition of scales of priorities can therefore become a useful tool capable of assisting territories in applying awareness to funds for projects with high sustainable impacts. L’attuale congiuntura economica negativa, aggravata dal conflitto ucraino e dal protrarsi della recessione pandemica, ha fatto emergere le difficoltà e le fragilità di alcune scelte programmatiche del passato che hanno penalizzato le aree interne del paese. Spesso l’attuazione e la pianificazione locale si è rivelata non sostenibile nel lungo termine, evidenziando la criticità di alcune scelte a scapito della sostenibilità globale di sistema. Frequentemente gli interventi locali vengono attuati in situazioni di necessità contingenti, scadenze già sollecitate, ed organici sottodimensionati, che non permettono una corretta e adeguata indagine programmatica e d’insieme. Tali complessità sono emerse e si sono acuite particolarmente durante quest’ultimo anno, alla luce della difficoltà di rispondere pronta- mente e strutturalmente agli innumerevoli bandi emanati su fondi nazionali ed europei per attuare la transizione duale in accordo con le direttive e gli obiettivi stabiliti dall’unione Europea. Supportare le aree in- terne nel loro processo di transizione e quindi nella loro partecipazione responsiva e consapevole ai finanziamenti stanziati, assume, quindi, un ruolo rilevante e di grande responsabilità. L’auspicio è che gli innumerevoli finanziamenti vengano direzionati da parte dei territori periferici verso progetti di impatto e con ricadute sostenibili nel lungo periodo, incrementando, non solo la loro competitività, ma anche, attraverso la loro efficacia, il proprio benessere socioeconomico. Lo scopo del presente studio è quello di definire, attraverso l’applicazione di un modello multicriteri, la scala di priorità di diverse progettualità sulle aree interne secondo criteri di sostenibilità, in coerenza con i goals europei. Il presente contributo propone, attraverso la selezione mirata di indicatori della sostenibilità urbana (USIs), un modello Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) assoluto in grado di definire il grado di sostenibilità e quindi di priorità dei progetti in coerenza con le missioni del Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR). Tale analisi permette di verificare gli obiettivi di policy, esaminando l’efficacia della ripartizione dei fondi per una massimizzazione quanti-qualitativa degli impatti attesi sul territorio. Tale lavoro è il punto di partenza per la creazione di modelli in grado di offrire una classificazione della sostenibilità di molteplici interventi urbani da attuare sulle aree marginali. La creazione di scale di priorità può quindi diventare uno strumento in grado di assistere i territori nell’accedere ai finanziamenti con una programmazione consapevole di impatto sostenibile.

Modeling habitat network connections in biodiversity conservation planning is one of the global priorities of landscape ecology and ecological security. Destruction of landscape structure by creating disjointed habitats and disconnection in landscape patches leads to disturbance in ecological functions. This research aimed to model the landscape corridors of South Khorasan Province to link habitats together to increase habitat network connections. This, in spite of avoiding island management of conserved areas, causes sustainable protection of ecological security. First, the habitat quality map of the study area was modeled, and then it was converted into a habitat resistance map. Habitat hotspots were also extracted from the habitat quality map using the Getis-Ord G approach. Finally, Habitat corridors and the most significant connecting regions were modeled using the habitat quality and resistance maps in Circuitscape software based on circuit theory. The findings indicated that several regions are capable of producing flow with intensities ranging from 0 to 114.5 Ampere. These areas include about 4,944,200 ha (33%) of the entire study area, of which 900 ha are hot corridors, which can be thought of as corridors that facilitate species movement and can mitigate the negative effects of habitat fragmentation. Therefore, for efficient protection of habitat network security, it is necessary for planners to pay attention to the important corridors for connecting the habitats. The results of this study in the South Khorasan Province can pave the way for operational measures to be taken to construct and plan the protection of corridors and improve the habitat performance of the landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction of sustainable road and highway networks in the world, despite numerous feasibility, pre-feasibility and execution studies, are always confronted with the demands and vagaries of foreseeable and unforeseeable natural disasters. Studying cyclones, earthquakes, fracturing and landslide zones along roads is therefore a challenge for the sustainability of these infrastructures. In many countries around the world, the methods generally used for these studies are not only expensive and time-consuming, but also the results obtained are not always efficient. This work examines whether Landsat 8 (with a high cloud level) and SRTM data can be used in both equatorial and coastal Central Africa zones to produce relevant mapping, locating fracture and landslide zones, in order to contribute not only to a better road layout at lower cost and in a relatively short time, but also to a better prevention of geological disasters that may occur on its network. To this end, a map of the main road network was produced and validated with field data, as well as the maps of the main unstable slopes, faults and fractures zones intersecting the road or highway network. These approaches are useful for sustainable planning, management, monitoring and extension of roads worldwide, especially in Central Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With 75 foundation and 129 state universities, by the academic year of 2018-2019, there were approximately 8 million (7,740,502) university students in Turkey in the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral categories. Considering that 0.6% approximately of these students (47,751) are disabled students, it is important to plan university campuses in line with criteria for disabled students. This study analyzed the existing landscape facilities and equipment status of the campus of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University by focusing on disabled student perceptions. For this purpose, firstly, the landscape principles, elements and components of the campus area were assessed based on examination and observation supported by photography imagery. Additionally, the study included a survey carried out face to face with 40 disabled students. The perceptions of the students regarding campus planning and design were taken as a basis in the survey. The data obtained from the survey were subjected to a regression analysis in the SPSS 15.0 statistical software. With the analysis, by defining the satisfaction rates of the disabled students as the "dependent variable" and the survey criteria representing landscape equipment and facilities as the "independent variable," the statistical relationships between them were obtained. Field studies and statistical analysis results in the study confirm each other. According to the analysis, the satisfaction of students with disabilities according to campus parameters was found to be significant at P < 0.05 level. Consequently, it is aimed for the results of this study to make a contribution in the sustainable green campus planning and design of accessible universities aiming physical/environmental and socioeconomic sustainability centered around the disabled student. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advent of telecommunications and other advanced technologies rapidly increases activity accessibility. Consequently, this study examined the impact of telecommunication on the mobility pattern of households in Nigeria. The multi-stage procedure was adopted for the study, and a systematic sampling technique was employed to select 10% of the registered building for questionnaire administration. Thus, 512 respondents were sampled. The stepwise regression analysis revealed that age, income of respondents, call duration, and subscription cost were significant factors influencing telecommunication usage. We found that telecommunication replaces in-store shopping, with 40% of the respondents substituting their shopping trips with telecommunication. We, therefore, proposed that people should be enlightened on the culture of the use of telecommunication and that its usage extends beyond call linkages, as other benefits should be explored.

The outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) is closely related to the intra-urban environment. It is important to understand the influence mechanism and risk characteristics of urban environment on infectious diseases from the perspective of urban environment composition. In this study, we used python to collect Sina Weibo help data as well as urban multivariate big data, and The random forest model was used to measure the contribution of each influential factor within to the COVID-19 outbreak. A comprehensive risk evaluation system from the perspective of urban environment was constructed, and the entropy weighting method was used to produce the weights of various types of risks, generate the specific values of the four types of risks, and obtain the four levels of comprehensive risk zones through the K-MEANS clustering of Wuhan’s central urban area for zoning planning. Based on the results, we found: ①the five most significant indicators contributing to the risk of the Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak were Road Network Density, Shopping Mall Density, Public Transport Density, Educational Facility Density, Bank Density. Floor Area Ration, Poi Functional Mix ②After streamlining five indicators such as Proportion of Aged Population, Tertiary Hospital Density, Open Space Density, Night-time Light Intensity, Number of Beds Available in Designated Hospitals, the prediction accuracy of the random forest model was the highest. ③The spatial characteristics of the four categories of new crown epidemic risk, namely transmission risk, exposure risk, susceptibility risk and Risk of Scarcity of Medical Resources, were highly differentiated, and a four-level integrated risk zone was obtained by K-MEANS clustering. Its distribution pattern was in the form of “multicenter-periphery” gradient diffusion. For the risk composition of the four-level comprehensive zones combined with the internal characteristics of the urban environment in specific zones to develop differentiated control strategies. Targeted policies were then devised for each partition, offering a practical advantage over singular COVID-19 impact factor analyses. This methodology, beneficial for future public health crises, enables the swift identification of unique risk profiles in different partitions, streamlining the formulation of precise policies. The overarching goal is to maintain regular social development, harmonizing preventive measures and economic efforts.

Most of the Greater Himalayan cities recurrently face multiple natural hazards or disasters such as earthquake, landslide, sinking, glacier busts and flash flood. So, Joshimath is no exception because it is situated on tectonically very active young fold Himalayan mountain chain. Previously, many incidents like landslides, subsidence or sinking and flash flood occurred in and around Joshimath city and multiple major and minor cracks also exposed on roads, walls and floors of houses. From 11 January 2023, major portion of Joshimath city is continuously started to sink and major and minor cracks have been developed on roads, floors, ceilings and walls of houses. Around 1000 people have been evacuated from the unsafe area and risky buildings. Here, schmidt hammer rebound test for rock strength, deep learning technique (landslide susceptibility) and geo-hydrological techniques have been applied. This geospatial with field based study investigated the reasons behind the recent big disaster and this research finding will definitely assist to policy makers for sustainable planning and management.

Responsible and rational urban planning is reflected in an integral and multidimensional approach to city development. Contemporary theories of sustainable and resilient urban planning support a clear vision and strategy for city development, emphasizing its identity, specifics, and values. Through its vision and action plans, the city of Banja Luka protects its default identity as a green city while recognizing the current development trend toward a compact city. The paper deals with two theories: green and compact cities, both motivated by ecological and energy planning. The paper aims to show the importance of the green dimension of a compact city and the adoption of the principles of compactness in the green city in order to examine its contribution through synergistic action. Through the comparative analysis of the green structure change toward a compact urban area and temperature rise in the last fifty years and on different scales, it is possible to question the set green goals and effects of environmental urban (non) planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concepts of green infrastructures, nature-based solutions and ecosystem services are today considered an integral part of the broader theme of the urban bioregion, with an intrinsic character of complexity. It is certainly difficult to structure bioregional processes in a balanced and sustainable way, able to keep local energy production and consumption cycles closed. It is a complex issue of knowledge bases, and problems are increased by the participatory dimension of environmental planning. In fact, when rational planning models have failed in the face of prominent individual needs and environmental complexity, a path has emerged towards the inclusion of multiple citizens' and stakeholders' knowledge. The cognitive structure of the plans has thus changed from systems of exclusively expert, formal knowledge to systems of diffused, multi-agent knowledge. This has involved richness but also significant problems in understanding and managing knowledge bases. In this complexity, there are some common peculiarities when it comes to socio-environmental systems. A common feature of the reference domains of ecosystem services, nature-based solutions and green infrastructures is the water resource. A management model of hydrological data, which are structurally relevant and cross-sectoral in environmental planning actions, could represent a flagship initiative. The used approach could be conveyed to more complex and extensive areas of the environmental domain in a perspective of sustainable planning. The present paper is part of a research work oriented toward handling complex environmental subjects, such as green infrastructures, nature-based solutions or ecosystem services, with a knowledge modelling approach. This approach is based on semantic extensions, elaborated form the concept of semantic web, to allow shared interpretations of knowledge coming from different languages and scientific domains. It is also based on using applied ontologies, elaborated from the concept of ontology-based classification, to support a structured organization of knowledge contents. The main research objective is therefore to investigate about a knowledge management system with semantic extensions, populated with hydrological knowledge contents, as well as to propose a preliminary functional architecture. A simple ontology of data is extracted, aiming at clarifying and improving inter-domain communication, so as to enhance a common semantic understanding in a complex environmental system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advent of telecommunications and other advanced technologies rapidly increases activity accessibility. Consequently, this study examined the impact of telecommunication on the mobility pattern of households in Nigeria. The multi-stage procedure was adopted for the study, and a systematic sampling technique was employed to select 10% of the registered building for questionnaire administration. Thus, 512 respondents were sampled. The stepwise regression analysis revealed that age, income of respondents, call duration, and subscription cost were significant factors influencing telecommunication usage. We found that telecommunication replaces in-store shopping, with 40% of the respondents substituting their shopping trips with telecommunication. We, therefore, proposed that people should be enlightened on the culture of the use of telecommunication and that its usage extends beyond call linkages, as other benefits should be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, urban afforestation processes have been increasingly recalled in political and strategic documents as actions to halt and reverse ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss, by improving the livability of cities and the wellbeing of citizens. However, the effects of land use and land cover transformations are still poorly explored, highlighting a paucity of data and scientific evidence to support efficient urban planning and sustainable land management. This study will discuss the results of a preliminary analysis of afforestation processes that have occurred in the Metropolitan City of Milan and explore how this knowledge can support ecologically oriented planning processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Countries of the world tend to establish new coastal urban communities that are located on a waterway, where coastal urban areas represent 20% of the total surface of the earth and a large part of people live on them in the major cities located in them and this is due to this trend based on the requirements, activities and jobs that the city needs and according to the nature This is done according to a sustainable reference to preserve renewable resources, save energy and implement sustainable plans, and with the distinction of Egypt with natural water resources and its great potentials that make it compete with the countries of the world in this direction, the Egyptian state has tended to establish a group of new cities, especially cities with waterfront, but the trend Towards the establishment of a large number of cities at the same time - more than 14 new cities - needs a clear methodology that guarantees the sustainability of cities, and the aim of the research is to study the waterfront in Egypt, especially the cities on the Egyptian coast, and focus on a set of strategies that may support and enhance sustainability in new cities, especially The new city of Mansoura, as it is among the new cities that belong to the fourth generation cities that the Egyptian state began to establish since more than 4 years through a study of some points and based on the principles and policies of sustainable planning for cities with a waterfront, such as land uses, taking advantage of the waterfront components, providing housing opportunities, as well as corridors and places for walking, and establishing communities that help preserve nature and preserve open spaces as well as orientation towards sustainable development and revitalization of the façade The water supply, the provision of various means of transportation, and the adoption of economically feasible and implementable development decisions, as well as cooperation between civil society and decision-makers, and ensuring the benefit from the waterfront for all, and then any other coastal city in Egypt

Greenways are recognized as an essential tool to build sustainable communities. An example in the United States are the rail trails where decommissioned rail corridors are being improved to provide the benefits of non-motorized transportation systems for recreation and exercise, and the daily commute to school, work and shopping. Yet despite these benefits some still argue the presence of the rail trail as a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard). To address this argument, we calculate the economic benefit to homeowners living in proximity to rail trails over a ten year period to observe the dramatic changes in value over time. It was hypothesized that there would be a change in housing values based on proximity to greenways. This article will begin with an overview and a literature review on research related to greenways and home values, describe the context of this particular case study in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, United States, provide an overview of the methods employed for the calculations and analysis, and conclude with some reflections and the potential limitations that should be considered for undertaking future research on this topic.

The purpose of this paper is to examine policies and planning for sustainable city tourism in Amsterdam and Rotterdam and relate them to the notions of ‘tourism reset’ that emerged during the COVID pandemic period. Amsterdam is a prime European tourist city and has been suffering from problems associated with overtourism. Rotterdam receives much less tourists and can be seen as an emerging tourist city. Both cities have recently adopted new tourism policies, essentially future tourism visions. The case of Amsterdam and to a lesser extent that of Rotterdam show that formulating and agreeing on a tourism policy vision is easier than the decision-making process and implementing a vision. The instruments and powers of local government to manage the quantity and qualities of tourism are limited. Overtourism problems have stimulated carrying capacity thinking, which is considered inadequate for a multi-faceted problem like urban tourism.

This paper deals with the results of the "SavingScapes" research project, where Girona (SP) and Genoa (IT) areas were chosen as case studies to assess the role and relevance of civil society in landscape alteration and conservation. These contexts share many features which led to similar transformative pressures and consequent deeply rooted place attachment clashing in the form of social mobilizations. Nevertheless, the civil society approach and actions proved profoundly different. Hence, there is a need to define a shared methodology to make them comparable. The authors define seven categories, ranging from defeat to prefigurative politics, to assess local mobilization in terms of territorial impacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban areas generate high demand for urban areas to accommodate a broader range of functions associated with growth, given the rising rate of urbanization with more than two-thirds of the human population in 2050 projected to be city-dwellers. As a result, urban areas have been undergoing vigorous spatial, social, and ecological transitions. This generates a direct impact on nature, multiplicity, and the use of space. With the onset of drives focused on limiting the urbanization of space like “net zero land-take by 2050” by the European Union [11], it is evident that global authorities have realized the need to aid these spatial transitions. Such urban ecological transitions are primarily focused on territorial borders where sprawling infrastructure reservoirs and vital natural ecosystem services conflict. ‘Fallowscape’ has been seen as a tool to assist transition at peri-urban borders and form a link between brownfield and greenfield development. However, to justify the practice as a sustainable approach, there are various economic and social aspects to be accounted for, which influence the feasibility of fallow lands. Recent urban development projects (by the public as well as private sector) have seen a rise in the desirability of sustainable and ecologically sensitive approaches. Developers are keen on building dynamic environments that incorporate environmental transitions. However, with the perspective of profitability in mind, such projects often face challenges in authorization and execution. The research intends to introduce Fallowscapes as innovative practice for urban development projects, evaluating its position as a profit-driving tool by preparing an inventory of actors and ecologically sensitive parameters for urban development projects. The paper undertakes literature review of Fallowing as an ecologically sustainable practice, conducting empirical research by comparing case studies that implement Fallowscapes as an approach to market ecologically sensitive project visions.

Sustainable rural planning is a continuous, multiparticipatory, large-scale process. Most rural areas in developing countries have sustainable characteristics. However, rural areas have been neglected due to the excessive focus on urban areas, resulting in an urban–rural gap that is difficult to overcome. Village planning is an important public policy instrument that is used to direct land-use planning and management. Therefore, it is an important tool for realizing sustainable development in rural areas. Based on the problems experienced by these villages and the goal of sustainable rural development, the study took An Nijād village, Yemen, as a case study. The study used a hybrid design approach, including qualitative and quantitative methods, such as questionnaire analysis along with GIS methods, and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). The research cycle was implemented in various phases, including data collection, coding, and analysis. The results of the change matrix (2010–2020) have indicated that land use/land covers (LULC) classified were arable land (47.9%), Built-up area (11.5%), barren/bare land (8.3%), water body (0.3%), slop land (6.4%), mountains (22.1%), and roads (3.5%). This paper will create a comprehensive framework for the implementation and planning of rural areas at the regional level, considering the constraints of each region in terms of its ability to achieve realistic results on the planning and development of sustainable rural development strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, a recovery assessment of the permanent housing and living conditions in the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami in Phang-nga Province, Thailand, was conducted using geoinformatics technologies, field observations, and living-related parameters from basic minimum need (BMN) data retrieved from the Ministry of Interior. In the results, 29 permanent housing projects were mapped, classified into five sizes (very small, small, medium, large, and very large), and overlaid with the tsunami-inundated zone visually interpreted from satellite images. Thirteen out of twenty-nine projects were reconstructed in the inundation zone (in situ), while the rest were relocated to higher ground. Permanent houses were rebuilt in 18 communities in three patterns: single-story or one-story houses (511 houses), single-story and raised-basement houses (58 houses), and two-story houses (712 houses). The selected BMN's living-related parameters, such as sufficient water for household consumption (dimension: dwelling), employment of people between 15 and 60 years old (dimension: economy), and participation in communities' activities (dimension: participation), which covered 2002–2015 at the community-based level, were compared annually to its criterion and indicated as passing or not passing the standard. The reconstructed communities recovered (passing the requirements) within four years of transferring to the reconstructed houses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Uncontrolled and unsustainable urban sprawl are altering the Earth's surface at unprecedented rates. This research explores the potential of active remote sensors for mapping urban areas, for monitoring urban expansion processes and for depicting landscape pattern dynamics in a metropolis of South America. Based on multi-temporal urban cover maps of Cordoba, Argentina, purposely derived from COSMO-SkyMed SAR data by urban extraction algorithms, we quantified urban surface increase and described urbanization processes that occurred during 2010–2021 in sectors with different degrees of soil sealing. We extracted urban extent in four time-steps using an Urban EXTent extraction (UEXT) algorithm and quantified urban expansion, identifying newly built areas on 2.5 ha cells. For these cells, we computed urban cover and a set of landscape pattern indices (PIs), and by projecting them in a composition vs. configuration Cartesian space we performed a trajectory analysis. SAR-based urban extraction and cover change proved to be very accurate. Overall accuracy and Cohen's Kappa statistic evidenced very high values, always above 91.58% and 0.82, respectively, for urban extraction, and also above 90.50% and 0.72 concerning the accuracy of urban expansion. Cordoba's urban surface significantly increased (≈900 ha in 10 years) following three main spatial processes in different city sectors (e.g., edge-expansion and outlying on peri-urban areas, and infill inside the ring road), which may have contrasting effects on the sustainability of the metropolitan area. Trajectory analysis highlighted non-linear relations between the urban cover and the PIs. Areas with very low and low urban intensity underwent a steep rise of both urban cover and PI values (e.g., urban patch dimension, complexity and number), depicting urban edge-expansion and outlying processes. In the areas with medium and high urban intensity the increase in patch dimension, along with the decrease in patch number and complexity, evidence the coalescence of urban areas that incorporate in the urban fabric the remnants of non-built up zones and fill the few residual green spaces. The proposed SAR mapping procedure coupled with landscape analysis proved to be useful to detect and depict different moments of urban expansion and, pending more tests on other cities and geographical conditions, it could be postulated among the RS indicators to monitor the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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