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Materias / palabras clave: Geography. Anthropology. Recreation; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology

Materias / palabras clave: human geography, urban planning, sociology, environmental sciences, political science, cities; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology

Urban forests significantly benefit cities and people´s wellbeing. However, under suboptimal growth conditions, they can pose risks. The tree risk and tree hazard assessments in public spaces bring together several prot...

Materias / palabras clave: Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology: Urbanization. City and country; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences

Climate change poses escalating challenges to urban systems, intensifying risks from extreme temperatures, flooding, sea-level rise, and socio-environmental inequalities. Cities are increasingly recognised as critical ar...

Abstract Given increasing migration and cultural diversification in urban contexts, understanding how people with different cultural backgrounds use and perceive urban green areas is relevant for inclusive planning. This...

Abstract Finding a balance between economic growth and environmental protection is a significant challenge for contemporary cities. In the last 30 years, many large cities have started integrating sustainability concept...

Objetivo: El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un panorama de las problemáticas y desafíos que enfrentan las ciudades Chinas en la actualidad en un contexto de acelerada urbanización. Metodología: Para ello se ...

Applied studies on the spatial form and the manner of physical-spatial development of cities are essential in addressing contemporary urban issues and meeting both present and future needs of citizens. The built environm...

Renewable energy is rapidly increasing in importance in the energy mix in many countries worlwide. They are a key part of the energy transition to more sustainable energy systems.Green roofs are multi-layered systems cov...

Abstract In this work a Finite-Difference Frequency-Domain (FDFD) propagation method for complex urban environments is proposed. The formulation starts from the discretization of the Helmholtz equation for the magnetic f...

Adaptation and regeneration of vulnerable urban fabrics in Babol appear essential to prevent further damage. The aim of this study is to regenerate vulnerable urban fabrics in Babol in the face of flood crises. To achiev...

This article presents and discusses the importance of political processes on the explanation of patterns of urban public investments. For this purpose, we use primary data on the investments made by the Municipal Governm...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

The WHO estimates that by 2050, 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas—centers of opportunity but also major health risks. Urbanization contributes to the rise of non-communicable chronic diseases, lin...

This study explores the potential of cultural tourism as a strategic driver for sustainable urban development in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision (2030). Situated at ...

The critical factor in restoration and conservation of urban streams and their catchments is the human population, however the most of studies of urban ecosystems do not present social descriptors as concrete variables o...

Despite the perception of cities as having positive aspects, city living also has negative aspects for individuals and communities. The challenge is to increase the advantages and decrease the disadvantages associated wi...

Abstract Green infrastructure‐based heat mitigation strategies can help alleviate the overheating burden on urban residents. While the cooling effect of parks has been explored in individual satellite‐based studies, ...

This study explores the intersection of sustainable urban governance and smart infrastructure in the development of resilient cities. As urban areas grow, integrating advanced technologies with climate-responsive plannin...

The literature on large-scale urban development projects often primarily addresses drastic failures and their underlying causes. Recently, however, success factors have also received increasing attention. From both persp...

Context and background  Rapid urbanisation in African cities is reshaping urban land systems, creating complex environmental trade-offs with direct implications for land policy and spatial regulation. In Windhoek and...

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of air pollution and urbanization on the rate of allergic rhinitis and COPD in Turkey. Allergy and COPD rates compiled from the Turkish Ministry of Health Statistical ...

Abstract Cities comprising more than half of the global population and consuming 75% of total energy are critical starting points for urban planners aiming to improve energy efficiency and mitigate climate change. Resear...