A disaster resilience model for urban settlements with a benefit of geographical information technology [PDF]
Micro, Macro & Mezzo Geoinformation, 2014 This paper outlines a disaster resilience model for urban settlements with the benefit of geographical information technology. After examining different disaster characteristics of both developing and developed countries, respectively, some common ...
Ebru ALARSLAN
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Risk Inequality and the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus: A Study of 43 City Adaptation Plans
Frontiers in Sociology, 2019 Goals aimed at adapting to climate change in sustainable and just ways are embedded in global agreements such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.
Patricia Romero-Lankao +3 more
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New Hollywood in the rust belt: urban decline and downtown renaissance in 'The King of Marvin Gardens' and 'Rocky' [PDF]
, 2015 This article reviews the geographical dynamics of New Hollywood, arguing that the industrial crisis of 1969-1971 catalyzed further decentralization of location shooting beyond Los Angeles, bringing new types of urban space into view.
Webb, Lawrence
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From Urban Façade to Green Foundation: Re-Imagining the Garden City to Manage Climate Risks
Urban Planning, 2021 Climate risk management evolves rapidly from one additional challenge for urban planning into a radical driver of urban development. In addition to fundamental changes in urban planning to increase long-term resilience, the creation of new opportunities ...
Rob Swart +3 more
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How Chicago's Public Housing Transformation Can Inform Federal Policy [PDF]
, 2013 Chicago has long dominated the national discourse about urban poverty in general and public housing in particular, and the policy changes that affect Chicago tend to have repercussions for national policy.
Susan J. Popkin
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Bus rapid transit system : a study of sustainable land-use transformation, urban density and economic impacts [PDF]
, 2020 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has shown significant growth in recent years, particularly in developing countries because of its cost-effectiveness. However, empirical evidence on land-use and economic impacts of BRT is limited.
Basheer, Muhammad +2 more
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A participatory procedure for estimating expropriation compensation. A logical/assessment model for the application of Article 21, Presidential Decree 327/01 [PDF]
Territorio Italia, 2013 This paper illustrates the application of the procedures for the activity of the Technical Board as called for in Article 21 of the general law for quantifying compensation for expropriation.
Gianluigi De Mare +2 more
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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2019 Background Physical inactivity is a global public health problem, partly due to urbanization and increased use of passive modes of transport such as private motor vehicles.
Vicki Brown +5 more
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South Africa: Urban transformation [PDF]
, 2000 This paper discusses transformation as a multi-dimensional concept to effect social change in South African society in the post-apartheid era. The policy implications of such a variegated understanding of social change are examined with special ...
Williams, John J.
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Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath +3 more
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