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AIP Conference Proceedings, 2023
A formal model of urban traffic management in a network of four intersections is developed. The aim of the study is to reduce the queues of cars in front of traffic lights and increase the outflow of cars from each intersection in the network. The methodology used for the formalization is the application of bi-level optimization.
Stoilova, Krasimira, Stoilov, Todor
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A formal model of urban traffic management in a network of four intersections is developed. The aim of the study is to reduce the queues of cars in front of traffic lights and increase the outflow of cars from each intersection in the network. The methodology used for the formalization is the application of bi-level optimization.
Stoilova, Krasimira, Stoilov, Todor
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Management of Urban Drainage Infrastructure
2022This chapter briefly presents concepts and methodologies to support the management of urban drainage infrastructure. After the introduction, data requirements for assessing the condition of urban drainage systems are presented. Data can be collected in different ways.
Carriço, Nelson +2 more
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Managing urban nutrient biogeochemistry for sustainable urbanization
Environmental Pollution, 2014Urban ecosystems are unique in the sense that human activities are the major drivers of biogeochemical processes. Along with the demographic movement into cities, nutrients flow towards the urban zone (nutrient urbanization), causing the degradation of environmental quality and ecosystem health.
Tao, Lin +6 more
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Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice, 2007
Abstract This article provides perspectives on some key issues countries need to consider in rethinking their priorities to achieve greater social, environmental and economic sustainability from increasing urbanization in Asia. It discusses three areas where such new thinking is needed: improved governance requiring clearer assignment of ...
Clay G. Wescott, L. R. Jones
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Abstract This article provides perspectives on some key issues countries need to consider in rethinking their priorities to achieve greater social, environmental and economic sustainability from increasing urbanization in Asia. It discusses three areas where such new thinking is needed: improved governance requiring clearer assignment of ...
Clay G. Wescott, L. R. Jones
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Urban Traffic Management and Urban Planning
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2012At present, traffic problem has become one of the biggest problems about the development of urban city in China. Faced with this problem, it is important for traffic planning to keep traffic be in accordance with the city. It is a challenge to urban planning, especially to the traditional method by land utilization planning.
Ji Peng Liu, Zhen Xing Tang
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Indicators to support healthy urban gardening in urban management
Science of The Total Environment, 2018Urban gardening is part of a trend towards more parks and green areas in cities, consumption of organic, locally grown products, and a closer relationship with one's own living environment. Our literature review shows that urban gardens provide opportunities for physical activity and allow people to consume homegrown fruit and vegetables. Urban gardens
Schram-Bijkerk, Dieneke +3 more
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An Ecological Approach to Urban Management
Habitat International, 1977Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on an ecological approach to urban management. The quality of life in urban areas in contemporary United States has become an issue of political importance. The chapter describes the way the natural ecology and analytical and predictive tools being developed by ecologists can be incorporated into the planning ...
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URBANISM, URBAN MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
2018Abstract. In today’s world, tourism known as one of the main factors of the global economy, it has asignificant role in the international equations process. At a same time has extensive impact on various aspects, planning and policy economic communities place the tourism on the top of the different agenda. Tourism industry is the most extensive service
Sheibani, Hamidreza +2 more
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Urban Growth and Urban Management in Nigeria
2019Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is a classic example of a country in the developing world with a high rate of urban growth. The components of urban growth are natural growth, migration, and reclassification of boundaries. The high rate of population increase and the uncontrolled rural-urban migration lead to the explosive growth of the ...
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