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{"title":"Urban renewal of historic districts: The renovation of Lihuangpi Road neighborhood in Wuhan","authors":"Xinyu Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The renewal of Wuhan's Lihuangpi Road neighborhood represents an integrated approach to historic preservation, low-carbon development, and community engagement. This study investigates the renewal strategies and their implications for sustainable urban development through a combination of policy analysis, field observations, semi-structured interviews, and inductive content analysis. Findings show that a “gradual renewal” model was adopted, emphasizing facade restoration of historic buildings, pedestrian-friendly environments, and improvements to public spaces and residents' quality of life. Low-carbon measures included the expansion of green infrastructure, enhanced waste classification, and traffic control, while building-level energy retrofitting remained limited. Commercial revitalization contributed to local economic vitality, supported in part by tourism development, though concerns over cultural commodification emerged. Community participation played a significant role in environmental governance, particularly in waste management practices; however, long-term engagement mechanisms remain underdeveloped. The renewal process was largely government-led, yet the integration of more flexible policies and market incentives warrants further exploration. Rather than advancing new theoretical frameworks, this study provides empirical insights into the practice of low-carbon urban renewal in historic districts. It offers practical references for policymakers and urban practitioners seeking to balance heritage conservation with environmental and social sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 375-390"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147415206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geospatial analytics for promoting a healthy peri-urban city: A health-cartographic perspective","authors":"Pawinee Iamtrakul ,&nbsp;Sararad Chayphong ,&nbsp;Weijun Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Public health has become a focal point in urban development, particularly in developing countries where peri-urban areas exhibit a complex integration of urban and rural characteristics. This unique spatial configuration presents challenges in achieving balanced and integrated development. Accordingly, this research examines the spatial distribution of the built environment from a health-spatial perspective to advance the concept of a healthy city in the peri-urban context of Pathum Thani province, Thailand. Utilizing Moran’s I and Getis-Ord Gi∗ statistics, the analysis reveals that while medium to large cities demonstrate similar patterns of health service distribution due to urbanization dynamics, smaller cities experience significant accessibility constraints. The fragmentation of green spaces and limited availability of recreational facilities further impede opportunities for physical activity. To address these disparities, the research highlights the necessity of expanding public parks and promoting active mobility, including walking and cycling, as fundamental strategies for improving health outcomes. The findings emphasize the importance of equitable urban planning to enhance accessibility through integrated transport networks. Additionally, they highlight the need to incorporate diverse activities (e.g., healthcare services, green spaces, and mobility infrastructure) within the broader community framework. This integrative approach fosters inclusivity, enhances social cohesion, and supports sustainable urban growth by ensuring equitable access to essential services and promoting overall well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 450-467"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147414536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing publicness in urban green open spaces: Lessons from Jakarta, Indonesia","authors":"Nurrohman Wijaya,&nbsp;Delia Christianti","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban Green Open Spaces (GOS) are essential for enhancing urban quality of life by promoting health, social interaction, cultural engagement, and civic participation. A key aspect of their effectiveness is publicness, which emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility. However, rapid urbanization and increasing privatization have threatened these qualities. In Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and economic hub, where public GOS are limited, ensuring equitable access remains challenging despite government initiatives. This study investigates the level of publicness of two major parks in Jakarta, Tebet Eco Park (TEP) and <em>Lapangan</em> Banteng Park (LBP). Using a mixed-methods approach, including questionnaire distribution, interviews, and field observations, this study applied the VIKOR model, a multi-criteria decision-making method, to evaluate key publicness indicators. The findings revealed that accessibility, activity diversity, security and comfort significantly influence the publicness of GOS. Meanwhile, facility availability and community involvement variations contributed to differing publicness levels between TEP and LBP. The study underscores the importance of strategies that enhance accessibility, diversify activities, improve security and comfort, upgrade facilities, and strengthen community engagement to foster more inclusive public GOS. The integrative approach used in this study provides a comprehensive assessment of publicness in urban GOS, contributing valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners to develop more inclusive and sustainable urban development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 360-374"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147414911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public perceptions of Montréal's streets: Implications for inclusive public space making and management","authors":"Rashid Mushkani ,&nbsp;Hugo Berard ,&nbsp;Toumadher Ammar ,&nbsp;Shin Koseki","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>How urban residents perceive and value the quality of public space remains crucial to inclusive urban planning and design. Yet, understanding these perceptions is often complicated by the diverse social and cultural backgrounds of city dwellers. This article examines how citizens in Montréal assess their streetscapes across multiple criteria, such as accessibility, comfort, and aesthetics, and reports on rating and ranking experiments that reveal notable discrepancies in individual perceptions, particularly on inclusivity-related dimensions. More convergent assessments emerged during group discussions. Building on these findings, this study offers a framework for integrating individual and collective assessments, providing insights for municipal planners. The results underscore the importance of localized, context-sensitive evaluations and illustrate how stakeholder engagement, especially in smaller focus groups, can reconcile differing views on what constitutes a welcoming and inclusive urban environment. We conclude that responsive public space management, grounded in iterative, localized participatory processes, can enhance accessibility and foster inclusivity by incorporating regular small-group dialogues that identify the diverse cultural and social needs of residents. Such an approach promotes a dynamic sense of publicness, supports adaptive management practices, and contributes to the welfare of diverse urban communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 9-25"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147415198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advantages of integrated geospatial information framework to support the autonomous functions of local governments in Latvia","authors":"Ieva Korna ,&nbsp;Maris Kalinka ,&nbsp;Armands Auzins","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Latvian municipalities are increasingly utilising spatial data to execute their autonomous functions. However, effective data management and availability across various departments still need to improve the complete realisation of integrated geospatial information framework (IGIF) benefits. This paper aims to evaluate the potential of IGIF and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) to enhance the implementation of autonomous functions of Latvia's local governments (municipalities) and provide tools to support decision-making processes. Thus we address the main research question, may municipalities use available geospatial information to execute all their functions and capture positive synergies? The study employed a qualitative approach, including semi-structured interviews with municipal representatives responsible for spatial data usage and management. An analysis of regulations was conducted to identify municipalities' autonomous functions, their legal contexts, and associated spatial data requirements. Based on relevant to study documents, open data resources, and expert consultations, spatial data were structured and grouped to support decision-making processes. An assessment matrix was developed to assess the potential use of available spatial data across all twenty-two legally determined autonomous functions. The study revealed that, although municipalities recognise the benefits of IGIF and spatial data, there needs to be a unified approach to SDI for data management and use, avoiding data duplication and inconsistencies. The legal framework primarily focuses on spatial data related to the environment, spatial planning, land use, and development. Social, economic, and spatial data availability is not directly regulated. They are often created only on-demand or for specific needs, limiting their broader availability for supporting other functions. Technological limitations and resource constraints further impede the effective use of spatial data. While the implementation of IGIF is feasible and could significantly improve the quality and efficiency of services and promote sustainable development, its success depends on first strengthening the SDI through a systems approach that prioritises data interoperability, capacity-building, and strategic investments in technology and knowledge sharing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 343-359"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147415192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revisiting “smart” cities: Towards bridging a territorial divide through an integrated approach","authors":"Hassan Radoine ,&nbsp;Kh Md Nahiduzzaman ,&nbsp;Md Moynul Ahsan ,&nbsp;Celestina Fazia","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study challenges how the “smart” city branding implicitly introduces a spatial preconception – positioning the <em>city</em> as the primary, if not exclusive, territorial unit for harnessing smart technologies. This biased framing inherently undermines “rural areas” and “remote regions”, despite their integral role within sustainable territorial planning, thus, limiting their potential to leverage smart technologies to strengthen territorial inclusiveness and resilience. Contrary to this inherent sense of seeming “biasness”, and through a holistic territorial perspective, this manuscript attempts to critically interrogate this implicit bias underscoring the assumption that cities are the most legitimate, if not the only, entities suited for a given “smart” transformation. It also defies the contemporary narrative, in both scholarship and practice, that equates smart innovation and resilience-building exclusively within urban contexts. By doing so, the study questions a long-standing trend within smart city discourse to confine the benefits of technological advancement within cities only, rather than considering the full territorial landscape. In addition, this paper sheds light on the new role of rapid technological innovations that would shift the paradigm of sustainable territorial development, embracing a more integrated and inclusive approach seeking to improve the well-being of human settlements across the globe regardless of being rural, remote regions or urban.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 3-8"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147415205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards inclusive public open space in CBD case study of King Abdallah financial district","authors":"Dalia Abdelfattah ,&nbsp;Rania Nasreldin","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The heart of a city, the central business district (CBD), is a bustling hub where the main commercial streets and important public buildings are concentrated. Over time, the CBD has transformed, going through various phases of development that included industrial zones, residential areas, commercial centers, government buildings, and entertainment districts. This paper aims to measure the inclusiveness of open public spaces in KAFD as one of the latest CBD in Riyadh city using inclusive urban design indicators as a measuring indicator. To achieve this aim, the research approved a multifaceted method. First, the research started by reviewing the literature about inclusive urban design and CBD concept to conclude that indicators used to measure inclusiveness. Second, different scientific methods are identified to measure inclusiveness such as meticulous observations, documentation, photography, mapping … and lastly, hybrid questionnaire was administered to gather comprehensive data about user experience. The results are analyzed to identify key patterns and assess user perceptions of inclusion in the open spaces of King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The paper highlights the most significant indicators that influence the inclusivity of open spaces, such as sense of place and the diversity of physical activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 486-504"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147415210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Territoriality and employment satisfaction: An analysis using the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition applied in Côte d’Ivoire","authors":"Antoine N'Gratier ,&nbsp;Alban A.E. Ahouré","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>It is well established that major and even secondary African cities are very expensive despite the business opportunities and amenities they offer. Does this singularity of those cities have a positive or negative impact on the employment satisfaction of formal sector workers in Côte d'Ivoire? Using the decomposition proposed by Oaxaca and Blinder on inequalities between groups of individuals, this article shows that the territory characteristics have a positive effect on the employment satisfaction of small localities workers. The job satisfaction gap is in their advantage. With similar characteristics, there is an unexplained gap which represents approximately half (47.31 ​%) of the total gap due to the specificities of the localities and valued by gender, number of years' study, seniority in company and first job. The positive effect of the opportunities offered by the large localities would then be supplanted by the negative effect of the living cost and the promiscuity reigning there, making the jobs they held inappropriate and therefore unsatisfactory. Thus, first-time workers, men, and workers with an additional year of study would find in small localities' assets related to lower living costs: housing, food, transportation, etc. The challenge in the territorial analysis of job satisfaction is to get workers from large localities but not to consider the fact of working or starting to work in a small locality as \"degrading\", since the living cost there is low. In fact, with a similar nominal income, a worker in a small locality would have a higher real income than that of a worker from a large locality. If this idea is understood, all things being equal, this article suggests that a large cities deconcentration could be possible with a view to improving life quality and the small towns' development made possible by workers residents' investments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 468-485"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147414534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Promoting water-sustainability: A participatory co-design approach for addressing water-supply challenges in urban Kerala, India","authors":"J. Sophie von Lieres ,&nbsp;A.M. Sretha ,&nbsp;M. Nitin Kumar ,&nbsp;Nibi Kulangara Velayudhan ,&nbsp;Aryadevi Remanidevi Devidas ,&nbsp;Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addresses water supply challenges in rapidly growing urban centres of India through a participatory, co-design approach. Focusing on two marginalised wards in Kochi, Kerala, India, the study uses Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques and stakeholder co-design workshops to explore solution suggestions for sustainable urban water supply. The study revealed critical issues such as water shortages, unequal distribution, and water quality concerns. Through active engagement with residents and local water supply service institutions, this study collaboratively designed and proposed sustainable and context-specific solution suggestions, such as implementing Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for real-time monitoring of water systems and a multilingual digital social platform to facilitate communication between water supply services and residents. This approach not only addresses immediate water supply issues but also promotes long-term stakeholder engagement and community empowerment. While some aspects of the findings are context-specific, such as the particular challenges identified and the solutions suggested, the core methodology of combining PRA and co-design approaches is generalisable to other contexts. The research findings provided insights that can be applied across different urban infrastructure issues in different contexts to understand local challenges, engage stakeholders, integrate technology with existing infrastructure and local knowledge, create user-friendly interfaces, and iteratively refine solutions in a co-design process. The study's innovative methodology demonstrates how participatory approaches can lead to more effective, sustainable, and locally adapted solutions in urban water supply, offering valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners in low- and middle-income countries facing similar challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 177-199"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147414888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating macro-micro perspectives to measure urban land expansion in Minsk, Belarus","authors":"Lingwei Chen ,&nbsp;Chen Gong ,&nbsp;Yike Guo ,&nbsp;Yunqi Guo ,&nbsp;Jingling Su ,&nbsp;Xiangdong Xu ,&nbsp;Gang Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.06.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban expansion is pivotal in global urbanization, influencing human development and environmental sustainability. However, understanding urban growth dynamics, particularly the interaction between macro-level urban form and micro-level land use change, remains incomplete. This study analyzes Minsk, Belarus' urban expansion (1990–2020) to bridge this gap. We examine how macro-scale urban form and micro-scale land-use dynamics jointly shape urban growth. Using multi-temporal Landsat imagery, land use classification, landscape metrics (e.g., Proximity Expansion Index), and gradient analysis, we quantified Minsk's urban development patterns. Results show Minsk's expansion integrates dispersed peripheral growth with internal infill development. At the macro level, Minsk maintained a monocentric structure with decreasing urban land density outwards, while built-up land increased by 93.3 ​% (198.08 ​km²) during 1990–2020. Urban compactness also improved. At the micro level, edge-expansion patches dominated in number and area, with increasingly complex and fragmented forms, while infilling patches grew by 87.2 ​%, enhancing spatial connectivity. These findings demonstrate that Minsk's urban expansion integrates outward sprawl with internal spatial optimization. By integrating macro and micro perspectives, this study proposes a comprehensive analytical framework for sustainable urban growth management. The insights are valuable for urban planners and policymakers in Minsk and comparable cities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"15 1","pages":"Pages 284-296"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147414890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}