Reshaping the Urban Experience: Prospects for Digital Streetscape towards better Livability in Public Spaces [PDF]
, 2020 As addressed through the literature on urban planning and design, urban livability concepts generally focus on the issue of “quality of life”. Streetscape design is a good tool that can be used to create a sense of place and improve the urban quality ...
Abdel-Salam, Hassan +2 more
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Evaluating the Effect of Environmental-Physical Factors on the Livability and Quality of Urban Streets (Case Study: Nader and Enghelab Streets in Sari City) [PDF]
جغرافیا و پایداری محیط, 2018 Today, urban traffic management is known as the most important factor affecting the livability of urban streets. But along with that, other environmental-physical factors also have a great effect on the livability and quality of these kinds of public ...
Armin Akhavan +2 more
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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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Ecological IndicatorsTo quickly, accurately, and objectively assess urban environment livability, this study developed a comprehensive evaluation index—the Urban Environmental Livability Index (UELI)—using multi-source data from Google Earth Engine (GEE).
Zhengyu Li, Zhifang Zhao, Tao Zhang
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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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Developing context-sensitive livability indicators for transportation planning: a measurement framework [PDF]
, 2013 Miller, Harvey J +2 more
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Eminent Domain and Racial Discrimination: A Bogus Equation [PDF]
, 2011 This paper is a transcript of testimony by Professor J. Peter Byrne before the U.S. Civil Rights Commission on August 12, 2011. This hearing addresses claims that the use of eminent domain for economic development unfairly and disproportionately harms ...
Byrne, J. Peter
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The Public Health Effects of Sprawl: A Compelling Case for Addressing Public Health in Transportation and Land Use Policy [PDF]
, 2004 The Environmental and Energy Study Institute, in conjunction with the Senate Smart Growth Task Force, held a Congressional briefing to explore the relationship between public health, transportation and land-use.
Naomi Friedman, Ray Minjares
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17-11 Evaluation of Transit Priority Treatments in Tennessee [PDF]
, 2019 Many big cities are progressively implementing transit friendly corridors especially in urban areas where traffic may be increasing at an alarming rate.
Chimba, Deo, Ikiriko, Sotonye
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Humanities & Social Sciences CommunicationsWorkplace incivility can precipitate significant social issues warranting further inquiry. In real-world workplace settings, women employees are more prone to experiencing workplace incivility than their male counterparts.
Jianpeng Fan
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