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{"title":"A dynamic mutual adaptation between the policy interventions and optimization adjustments: Re-examine the development history of Beijing communities from a process perspective","authors":"Chen Gao ,&nbsp;Xiaoyi Zu ,&nbsp;Yu Liu ,&nbsp;Izzy Yi Jian ,&nbsp;Peter Hasdell ,&nbsp;Huinan Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.07.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper argues that, in addition to policy interventions of the government on housing design paradigms, the optimization adjustments of non-policy entities, especially residents and real estate developers, continuously influence the spatial characteristics of the communities. Through regression modeling and comparative visualization, this study analyzed 4039 Beijing communities to decode spatiotemporal patterns across three policy phases (1950–2022). Beijing communities were re-examined from a process perspective through multi-scale elements–community morphology, urban network integration, and living condition elements–to explore the comprehensive driving force of their evolution. The results indicated that the self-organization of optimization adjustments tends to adjust the abrupt spatial changes caused by the alternation of housing policies to meet the development expectations of non-policy entities at the corresponding policy stages, which can be summarized as a dynamic mutual adaptation between policy interventions and optimization adjustments. The findings also underscore the need for housing policies to incorporate flexibility and sensitivity to self-organization trends, fostering more balanced and habitable community spatial outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 959-975"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580540","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":"Green Infrastructure morphology: Integrating urban morphological perspectives for sustainable urban development","authors":"Lixu Liu ,&nbsp;Falli Palaiologou ,&nbsp;Robert Schmidt-III","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly recognised as a vital component of sustainable urban development, offering ecosystem services such as climate regulation, biodiversity enhancement, and spatial connectivity. Despite its potential, the spatial and functional integration of GI with urban morphology remains underexplored. This study introduces the Green Infrastructure Morphology (GIM) framework, a conceptual tool that bridges GI perspectives—structure, function, spatial scale, and planning intention—with urban morphology dimensions—urban elements, orders, agents, and processes. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines bibliometric analysis of 210 articles and qualitative thematic analysis to identify research trends and theoretical intersections. Key findings reveal recurring themes, including urban cooling, resilience, and green-blue networks, mapped within the GIM framework to guide sustainable urban design. While the framework is conceptual, it provides a reflective tool for urban planners and policymakers to evaluate GI integration across scales and contexts. Future research should focus on empirical validation and case studies to expand its practical applications in fostering resilient urban environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1231-1252"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580533","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":"Investigation of the influence and mechanism of urban population agglomeration on carbon emission efficiency","authors":"Cheng Wang ,&nbsp;Jingyuan Chen ,&nbsp;Qinpei Wang ,&nbsp;Dan Li ,&nbsp;Meng Zhu ,&nbsp;Zhiqiang Gan ,&nbsp;Yunbin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a major source of carbon emissions, cities bear a critical responsibility in mitigating global climate change. In the face of the crucial challenge of balancing economic development with carbon reduction, investigating the influence and mechanisms of urban population agglomeration on the carbon emission efficiency holds paramount importance in guiding the coordinated development of urban economies and carbon reduction efforts. Drawing upon the context of the Yangtze River Delta region in China, in this paper, we propose a theoretical framework and research hypotheses, and then, by employing spatial econometric models, we investigate the impact of population agglomeration on the carbon emission efficiency, as well as the intervening and moderating mechanisms that are in operation. The research findings reveal that (1) although population agglomeration contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions, it concurrently suppresses the carbon emission efficiency; that is, each 100 ​% increase in population agglomeration significantly decreases the carbon emission efficiency by 72.2 ​%. (2) Urban population agglomeration increases transportation carbon emissions (β ​= ​420.5335∗) and suppresses the proportion of the tertiary industry output value in the total output value (β ​= ​−23.9671∗∗∗). Through the negative impact of the transportation carbon emissions on the carbon emission efficiency (β ​= ​−0.0002∗∗) and the positive effect of the proportion of the tertiary industry output value in the total output value on the carbon emission efficiency (β ​= ​0.0177∗∗∗), population agglomeration ultimately leads to a decrease in and an increase in the urban carbon emission efficiency, respectively. (3) The urban gross domestic product significantly amplifies the inhibitory effect of population agglomeration on the carbon emission efficiency, with the interaction term coefficient reaching 0.9029∗∗ (p ​&lt; ​0.05). This indicates that for every 100 ​% increase in the urban gross domestic product, the negative effect of population agglomeration on the carbon emission efficiency increases by 90.29 ​%.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1269-1290"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580538","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":"Economic specialisation and complementarity dynamics in polycentric urban regions: A case study of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, Morocco","authors":"Maryam Mazouz ,&nbsp;Mohamed Mastere ,&nbsp;Danielle Nel-Sanders ,&nbsp;Ghizlane Chaoui ,&nbsp;Anas Allouche","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.03.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.03.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polycentric urban regions worldwide face the challenge of fully harnessing the potential of their cities. Lack of complementarity among cities in these regions can lead to competition, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities for coordinated and sustainable development. This study examines economic complementarity in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (RSK) region, Morocco, by analyzing the economic specialisation of its urban centres in relation to the industrial sector. Using correspondence analysis, changes in complementarity between 2013 and 2018 were assessed, revealing a 52.94 ​% increase in the complementarity ratio and a trend toward economic specialisation in four of the seven studied urban centres. Further analysis of economic sectors, based on changes in the coefficient of variance of location quotient values, showed that three out of five sectors experienced increased variance over the study period. This suggests a shift toward economic specialisation and, consequently, greater complementarity, aligning with correspondence analysis findings. However, the comparison between industrial growth and regional development planning goals revealed a misalignment, as only three out of nine industrial growth objectives were met. Further investigation is needed to better understand this disconnect. This study highlights the need for a balanced spatial strategy that aligns regional diversification with local specialisation. It also offers valuable insights for policymakers to foster mutual benefits among RSK centres, identify target industries for growth, maximize economic externalities, and foster overall regional development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1084-1098"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580427","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":"Fast growing informal peri-urbanization in Africa: The role of local practices in assessing sustainability and planning","authors":"João Carrilho ,&nbsp;Marisa Balas ,&nbsp;Gustavo Dgedge ,&nbsp;Jorge Trindade","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Peri-urbanization occurs differently across world regions, through urban sprawl, local development, and rural exodus. The latter is typical in primarily rural, fast urbanizing underdeveloped regions in an African context. In those regions, semi-urban settlements develop informally from local practices. For their large numbers, undertaking formal assessments and land use planning to any significant extent is impractical. The study applied a flexible framework to assess the role of local practices on sustainability in rapidly expanding settlements in peri-urban areas and how technical resources and narratives can influence and take advantage of such practices. The work reports a mixed-methods case study conducted in settlements North of Maputo, Mozambique using territorial and social cohesion as proxies for sustainability and as a guide for planning interventions priorities. The study used publicly available and participatory geographic information, limited expert opinion surveys, focus group discussions, and individual satisfaction surveys. We show that, while facing limitations, informal practices are conscious of the local suitability of risks in settlements land use planning and favor social cohesion. The framework supports existing theories and reveals that local microscale traditional physical planning brings marginal gains. The research suggests priority to interventions with a higher impact on territorial and social cohesion, such as narrative-based local institutional innovations, enhancing knowledge exchange on standards and risk management solutions, enforcing regulations, and improving regional networking infrastructure and practices, in face of limited resources and city and regional planners. Research is needed to improve the frameworks' replicability as a new tool to assist in peri-urbanization governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1328-1339"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580432","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":"Managing for diverse publics: An innovative approach to urban public space management using AHP in Toyota City, Japan","authors":"Yukari Niwa,&nbsp;Ryusuke Adachi,&nbsp;Miyabi Suzuki,&nbsp;Mai Awaji","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines innovative urban public space management approaches in Toyota City, Japan, focusing on the TOYOTA CITY CENTER MANAGEMENT (TCCM) initiative. It addresses the complex challenges of urban planning and public space management in contemporary society, emphasizing the need for sustainable and inclusive urban environments. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative interviews with a quantitative Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to gather and analyze diverse stakeholder perspectives on urban development goals and public space projects. The study developed a smartphone-based web tool, \"Machishiru Work\" to facilitate AHP analysis and stakeholder engagement. Through workshops with urban development professionals, local business owners, and urban planning students, the research revealed varying priorities among stakeholder groups regarding urban development goals and preferred projects. Results indicate a general preference for safe and vibrant public spaces, with the Plaza Operation and Management Project emerging as the most crucial initiative. The study also highlights the potential of area management as a new approach to urban regeneration in Japan. This research contributes to both Japanese urban space management practices and international discussions on public space management, offering insights into effective stakeholder engagement and decision-making processes in urban planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1159-1178"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580532","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":"Lesson from COVID-19: Rethinking urban planning for future health emergencies-Uganda in focus","authors":"Henry Egi Aloh ,&nbsp;Ngozi Asadu ,&nbsp;Martha Uchenna Ogbuke ,&nbsp;Kelechi Chinemerem Mezieobi ,&nbsp;Christian Iheanacho Agboti ,&nbsp;Peter Chinedu Agu ,&nbsp;Daniel Ejim Uti ,&nbsp;Esther Ugo Alum","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The COVID-19 pandemic of 2019 has demonstrated the significant role that urban planning and design play in preventing epidemics and making cities more resilient. Inappropriate urbanization is frequently associated with negative consequences like low sector productivity, urban poverty, scarcity of employment opportunities, and limited ability to develop urban agendas. Additionally, it harbors a city's ineptitude in disease containment and spread. This article examines the significance of urban design in building resilient cities during pandemics, using COVID-19 as a key case study. Citing the facts from well-established published data in respectable databases, the article reports on the connection between pandemic resistance and urban design, paying close attention to infrastructure, green spaces, and healthcare accessibility. The study highlights the diverse responses of top-hit developing countries to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing key lessons. Uganda implemented strict lockdowns, effective quarantine, and community surveillance but faced challenges in digital education and water access. Kenya utilized mobile-based contact tracing and enhanced health infrastructure, though informal sector resistance posed issues. Nigeria capitalized on its disease surveillance system and community engagement but struggled with misinformation and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages. South Africa adopted phased lockdowns and provided social relief, yet economic inequality deepened. Ethiopia prioritized awareness campaigns, while Tanzania's relaxed stance hindered timely action. Despite differing outcomes, a common thread across countries was the need for stronger healthcare systems, improved digital infrastructure, and better preparedness for future pandemics. The study underscores the importance of regional coordination, local vaccine production, socioeconomic safety nets, and evidence-based governance to mitigate the impact of future global health crises in developing nations. Drawing from Uganda's experience, the study identifies critical lessons for strengthening health systems, enhancing risk communication, and fostering local ownership in future pandemics. These insights are applicable to similar low- and middle-income country settings striving for pandemic preparedness and resilience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1253-1268"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580544","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":"World-class dreams, marginalized realities: Neoliberal urban governance in the Global South","authors":"Megha Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper examines the lasting influence of neoliberalism on urban planning and policy in the Global South, shaped significantly by the Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) promoted by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) during the 1980s and 1990s. These policies introduced key elements such as market-based governance, privatization of state-owned enterprises, the promotion of private property rights, and the weakening of public interest criteria, all of which have become central to urban development processes.</div><div>Urban governance in Global South cities remains heavily influenced by these IFI-driven policies, with a focus on world-class infrastructure projects that often overlook equity and the needs of the urban poor. These cities increasingly rely on market mechanisms rather than state intervention to allocate scarce resources, further entrenching socio-spatial disparities.</div><div>Using examples from the water sector in Bolivia and Jakarta, the housing sector in Ghana, urban development in African cities, and emerging urban governance models in India, the paper demonstrates how neoliberal policies have struggled to prioritize socio-spatial redistribution. Instead of mitigating social inequalities, these policies often exacerbate them. The paper advocates for a reimagined urban governance approach that centres on equity and improved access to essential services, underscoring the need to rethink development paradigms in the Global South.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1130-1140"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580431","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":"Building footprint of urban regeneration: A territorial investigation of linear infrastructure in Yangon","authors":"Chaw Thiri Khaing ,&nbsp;Danjuma Abdu Yusuf ,&nbsp;Wenbin Xiao ,&nbsp;Heping Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores the pivotal role of linear infrastructure (L.I) in urban regeneration within Yangon, Myanmar, proposing an alternative solution to transform neglected historic urban landscapes into vibrant public spaces. Yangon's specific challenges, including the aging and deteriorating state of many infrastructures, the encroachment of residential and commercial activities, and a growing disparity between the rapidly increasing population and the limited availability of communal spaces, all of which underscore the urgent need for regeneration.Through the examination of three different types of linear infrastructure in Yangon (railway, water pipeline, and flyovers) across large, medium, and small scales as case studies, the research discusses the \"Key Enablers for Enhancing Linear Infrastructure\" in city regeneration as an analytical framework. The methodology is rooted in a qualitative approach, utilizing comprehensive datasets from state-of-the-art analysis, secondary data, government reports, longitudinal field investigations, inventories, and focus group discussions with custodians from neighbourhoods surrounding these infrastructures. The research identifies four key enablers: connectivity, land use composition, socio-economic conditions, and ecological conditions, which facilitate the integration of linear infrastructure with urban regeneration in Yangon. The findings highlight the critical role these factors play in revitalizing urban spaces. The study offers valuable insights for alternative solutions to transform neglected historic linear infrastructures into vibrant spaces, addressing the significance of key enablers in overcoming the upcoming challenges of urban and linear infrastructure regeneration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1053-1070"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145580536","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":"Evaluating transit-oriented development (TOD) in Khartoum: A spatial analysis of bus terminals","authors":"Mohammed M. Ali ,&nbsp;Ghada M. Alssadah ,&nbsp;Yang Yu ,&nbsp;Muna M. Altahir ,&nbsp;Mohamed A. Damos ,&nbsp;Rui Zhou ,&nbsp;Hamid Abdrhman","doi":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jum.2025.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluates the potential for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Khartoum, Sudan, a rapidly urbanizing city facing critical transportation challenges. By integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis (SMCA), we analyze bus terminals' spatial distribution and TOD potential over a 350 ​km² area using 14 indicators across six primary and eight secondary criteria. The findings reveal significant disparities in TOD potential, with central transit nodes achieving index values up to 55, while 60% of the city scored below 15, indicating underdeveloped areas with limited transit connectivity. This research contributes a tailored, GIS-driven framework that addresses Khartoum's unique socio-economic and infrastructural context, offering key insights for policymakers. It highlights actionable recommendations, including enhancing connectivity, promoting mixed-use development, and prioritizing investment in peripheral zones. These findings provide a scalable methodology for assessing TOD potential in developing cities, supporting sustainable urban planning and transportation strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":45131,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Urban Management","volume":"14 3","pages":"Pages 717-734"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144893628","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}