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The Agricultural Heritage Value of the Polder System in Gaochun, Nanjing
Built Heritage, 2019 Polder is a unique form of reclaimed farmland steeped in human history of long-term adaptation to nature. It embodies traditional agricultural technologies, water conservancy technologies and the culture of the agricultural society, providing great value
Bohan Tang, Xuqiang Zhan, Jie Zhang
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Cycling Trends in Scotland during the Early Phase of the COVID Pandemic
Active Travel Studies, 2022 In many countries increasing levels of active travel, including cycling, has become a policy aim with the co-benefits of improving health, supporting a shift away from private car use to more sustainable transport systems, reducing emissions and ...
Bruce Whyte +3 more
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Modeling and urban studies: an introduction [PDF]
ACE: Architecture, City and Environment, 2007 This paper presents an introductory reading on modeling and urban studies. The main goal is to gather key information and literature references on the subject to allow the readers to establish a starting point for the study of the field. Issues regarding the evolution of urban modeling will be addressed.
Pinto, Nuno Norte +1 more
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Comparing post-event and pre-event damage assessment: Information gaps and lessons learnt
E3S Web of Conferences, 2016 Post event damage and needs assessment can supply fundamental information to feed risk models, i.e. data to define, calibrate and validate risk models.
Minucci Guido +9 more
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Frontiers in Built Environment, 2023 By 2050, around 70% of people will live in urban areas. According to the 11.2 target of UN SDG “Sustainable cities and communities” to provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all, the aim of the paper ...
Aleksandr S. Morozov +7 more
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Valori e Valutazioni, 2023 The article critically discusses the role of indicators, with particular reference to sustainability issues and the Covid-19 pandemic. The distinction between “cognitive values” and “ethical values” is assumed as fundamental in discussing the ...
Isabella M. Lami +2 more
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Bicycle and Car Share Schemes as Inclusive Modes of Travel? A Socio-Spatial Analysis in Glasgow, UK
Social Inclusion, 2016 Public bicycle and car sharing schemes have proliferated in recent years and are increasingly part of the urban transport landscape. Shared transport options have the potential to support social inclusion by improving accessibility: these initiatives ...
Julie Clark, Angela Curl
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Eurovision and the City: “United by Music” Meets “Malmö against Genocide”
Urban Planning“United by Music” was the slogan of the 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmö. However, the festive spirit of the event oddly contrasted with what was described as “the largest police operation in Sweden’s history” (Ivarsson, 2024 ...
Myrto Dagkouli-Kyriakoglou +5 more
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Comprehensive Analysis of Dynamic Message Sign Impact on Driver Behavior: A Random Forest Approach
Urban Science, 2020 This study investigates the potential effect(s) of different dynamic message signs (DMSs) on driver behavior using a full-scale high-fidelity driving simulator. Different DMSs are categorized by their content, structure, and type of messages.
Snehanshu Banerjee +3 more
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A Review of Existing Ecological Design Frameworks Enabling Biodiversity Inclusive Design
Urban Science, 2022 Built environment practitioners currently seek options and opportunities to respond to the biodiversity emergency. Biodiversity Inclusive Design (BID) is an approach to design that seeks to foster functional ecological systems, enable species ...
Cristina Hernandez-Santin +3 more
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