“Epiphanic” peripheries, re-appropriation of the city and dwelling quality. Periferie epifaniche, riappropriazione della città e qualità dell’abitare [PDF]
, 2014 Le periferie, e soprattutto quelle romane, sono spesso associate all’idea del degrado. In realtà, la realtà delle periferie è molto più complessa. In primo luogo esistono molte situazioni diverse di periferia.
Arduini, Guilherme +2 more
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On Measuring the Complexity of Urban Living [PDF]
This paper explores the concept of city ranking as a way to measure dynamics and complexities of urban life. These rankings have various dimensions and uses.
Hasan, Lubna Hasan
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Assessment of metropolitan livability variations using objective-subjective approach
World Development SustainabilityA case of the rapid propensity of urbanization leading to skewed dynamics of metropolitan urban agglomeration (MUA) and its extent of complementarities with the socio-economic and socio-cultural well-being of the communities. Analyses of the dynamics and
Arpan Paul
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Simulating the Impact of Traffic Calming Strategies [PDF]
, 2019 This study assessed the impact of traffic calming measures to the speed, travel times and capacity of residential roadways. The study focused on two types of speed tables, speed humps and a raised crosswalk.
Chimba, Deo, Mbuya, Christian
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Assessing urban livability in Shanghai through an open source data-driven approach
npj Urban SustainabilityUrban livability has become a major policy and practice priority in many parts of the world. However, its attainment remains challenging in many cities of developing and emerging economies. The lack of data with appropriate quality, coverage, and spatial
Yin Long +6 more
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Zoning’s Centennial: A Complete Account of the Evolution of Zoning into a Robust System of Land Use Law—1916-2016 (Part IV) [PDF]
, 2016 Fracking is happening and local governments are subjected to many of its associated risks. They either need to act, or know—clearly and convincingly—why they should not. The federal government has stopped far short of comprehensive regulation of fracking;
Nolon, John R
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International Journal of Strategic Property ManagementUrban worn-out textures, due to their ancient and historically valuable physical structures, exhibit low adaptability to urban developments and advancements. Tehran, as a city with a rich historical background, also boasts considerable worn-out textures.
Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani +2 more
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It's About How and Where We Build: Connecting Energy and Smart Growth [PDF]
, 2006 In recent years, energy issues have become a growing concern for Americans. Largely missing from present energy discussions, however, is the role that land-use practices have on energy consumption and the use of alternative energy resources.
Naomi Friedman
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Developing context-sensitive livability indicators for transportation planning: a measurement framework [PDF]
, 2013 Miller, Harvey J +2 more
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MAKING THE GOOD EASY: THE SMART CODE ALTERNATIVE [PDF]
, 2002 This article advocates for a new, fundamentally different plan for how cities should be coded, the Smart Code. It links urbanism and environmentalism and is strongly aligned with smart growth and sustainability.
Duany, Andres, Talen, Emily
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