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Spatial Distribution and Quality of Urban Public Spaces in the Attica Region (Greece) during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey-Based Analysis COVID-19 大流行期间希腊阿提卡地区城市公共空间的空间分布和质量：基于调查的分析

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-25 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci8010002

Athina Mela, Evgenia Tousi, Emmanouil Melas, George Varelidis

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The Role of Performance in Smart Meter’s Acceptance: A Survey in Joinville, Brazil 性能在智能电表接受度中的作用：巴西若昂维尔调查

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-20 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci8010001

D. Fettermann, Pedro Christoffel, Jaime Castillo, Angelo Sant’Anna

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Location Hunting Game: Developing an Application to Promote Gameful Hybrid Machi-aruki Town Exploration 定位狩猎游戏：开发一款应用程序，促进游戏式混合町-阿鲁基城镇探索

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040126

Salma Tabi, Yasushi Ikeda

{"title":"Location Hunting Game: Developing an Application to Promote Gameful Hybrid Machi-aruki Town Exploration","authors":"Salma Tabi, Yasushi Ikeda","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040126","url":null,"abstract":"Previous research has established the relevance of digital tools in participatory processes of urban planning and design. Nevertheless, the debate about the role that these information and communication technologies (ICTs) play within the participatory process, with respect to established practices and methods, and in relation to community building and public space, is still ongoing. The purpose of this paper is to present the design and development of a participation tool that attempts to combine physical and digital forms of interaction with public space and the community in the context of an essential initiation practice in Japanese participatory planning, called machi-aruki (town walking or walking tours). This tool, named the Location Hunting Game (LHG), employs location data as a medium to connect digital and physical realms, and was developed in a broader theory-driven research endeavor that explores the potential of location data in collective urban planning and governance. This article presents the concepts and objectives of LHG, the game design, the interface design, the prototyping process, the technical specifications, and a summary of the preliminary results of a trial study. The results provide insights into the potentials and limitations of the current prototype and development challenges, and conclude with future research steps.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"231 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139175613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Spatial Cognition and Three-Dimensional Vertical Urban Design Guidelines—Cognitive Measurement and Modelling for Human Centre Design 空间认知与三维垂直城市设计准则--用于人类中心设计的认知测量与建模

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-16 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040125

Hee Sun Choi, Gerhard Bruyns, Wang Zhang, Tian Cheng, Saijal Sharma

{"title":"Spatial Cognition and Three-Dimensional Vertical Urban Design Guidelines—Cognitive Measurement and Modelling for Human Centre Design","authors":"Hee Sun Choi, Gerhard Bruyns, Wang Zhang, Tian Cheng, Saijal Sharma","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040125","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous studies have shown that the emotional wellbeing of urban populations is influenced by various aspects of urban development, such as social factors and the presence of walkable areas and green spaces. However, there is a lack of research that closely integrates urban design and cognition, particularly in the context of vertical and volumetric urbanism. This disconnect between design and science disciplines is evident when reviewing the limited research on emotional and spatial cognition in this specific urban context. This paper seeks to address that disconnect by proposing a comprehensive framework for the cognitive measurement and modelling of the built environment. This will involve exploring and measuring neural mechanisms, employing electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment to measure user responses in vertical and volumetric public spaces. The aim is to create a foundation for further studies in this field that is consistent and rigorous and can facilitate collaboration with cognitive neuroscientists by establishing a shared conceptual basis. The goal of this research is to develop a human-centric approach for urban design that is scientific and measurable, producing a set of urban design guidelines that incorporate cognitive measurement and modelling, with the broader intention to prioritize human needs and wellbeing within urban environments to make them more liveable.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"1630 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139176926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development of a Heat Index Related to Air Quality and Meteorology for an Assessment of Work Performance in Thailand’s Urban Areas 开发与空气质量和气象相关的热指数，用于评估泰国城市地区的工作绩效

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-15 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040124

Nichapa Parasin, Teerachai Amnuaylojaroen

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Spatial Analysis of Risk Exposure of Urban Trees: A Case Study from Bologna (Italy) 城市树木风险暴露的空间分析：博洛尼亚（意大利）案例研究

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-12-13 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040123

Laura Caggiu, Federico Fiorani, Elisa Corradini, Enrico Felice, Alberto Minelli

{"title":"Spatial Analysis of Risk Exposure of Urban Trees: A Case Study from Bologna (Italy)","authors":"Laura Caggiu, Federico Fiorani, Elisa Corradini, Enrico Felice, Alberto Minelli","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040123","url":null,"abstract":"In Europe, more than two-thirds of the population live in urban areas. The management of urban green areas and trees is becoming increasingly relevant involving different players and stakeholders, as well for keeping a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. Society and policy makers are often unaware of the disservices that neglecting these areas can cause. Appropriate monitoring interventions can protect both citizens and trees themselves. The aim of the study was to assess the risk potential in urban trees in Bologna suburbs (Italy). For each tree in the city of Bologna, three target variables identifying the number and categories of streets, buildings, and walking and cycle paths near the tree were considered and used as covariates. A multiple regression model assessing the relationship between a dependent synthetic spatial variable (digital number, DN), proxy of the likelihood of tree failure, and the three independent covariates was estimated. Both the number of streets and walking and cycle paths in the area surrounding a tree are shown to be significantly associated with the DN value. The use of open data can assist in monitoring and maintaining urban green areas. The tool supports a virtuous circle between stakeholders in urban systems through sustainability and efficiency.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"134 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139181358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Use of Spatial Data in the Simulation of Domestic Water Demand in a Semiarid City: The Case of Campina Grande, Brazil 利用空间数据模拟半干旱城市的生活用水需求：巴西大坎皮纳案例

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-11-24 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040120

Higor Costa de Brito, I. Rufino, Mauro Normando Macêdo Barros Filho, Ronaldo Amâncio Meneses

{"title":"Use of Spatial Data in the Simulation of Domestic Water Demand in a Semiarid City: The Case of Campina Grande, Brazil","authors":"Higor Costa de Brito, I. Rufino, Mauro Normando Macêdo Barros Filho, Ronaldo Amâncio Meneses","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040120","url":null,"abstract":"In the face of urban expansion, ensuring sustainable water consumption is paramount. This study aims to develop a domestic water demand forecast model that considers population heterogeneity and the urban area distribution in a city in the Brazilian Semiarid Region. The methodology comprises three main steps: (1) spatial data collection to identify explanatory variables for a future Land Use and Cover (LULC) model; (2) simulation of LULC data for 2030, 2040, and 2050 using the MOLUSCE plugin; and (3) estimation of domestic water demand based on projected urban area expansion and a linear regression model incorporating demographic indicators of household income, residents per household, total population, and gender. The results demonstrated a consistent LULC simulation, indicating an urban expansion of 4 km2 between 2030 and 2050, with reductions of 0.6 km2 in natural formations and 3.4 km2 in farming areas. Using LULC data, the study predicted a 14.21% increase in domestic water consumption in Campina Grande for 2050 compared to 2010, equivalent to an increase of 2,348,424.96 m3. Furthermore, the spatial analysis draws a spatial profile of water consumption among residents, highlighting the areas with the highest per capita consumption. Thus, this research offers a consistent approach to estimating water demand in regions with limited consumption data, providing valuable insights for decision-makers to consider in urban planning.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139242508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Community Perceptions of the Importance of Heritage Protection Relative to Other Local Government Council Operations 社区对文物保护相对于地方政府理事会其他业务的重要性的看法

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-11-23 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040119

D. Spennemann

{"title":"Community Perceptions of the Importance of Heritage Protection Relative to Other Local Government Council Operations","authors":"D. Spennemann","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040119","url":null,"abstract":"Cultural heritage management at the local government level relies on community participation, mainly interested stakeholders, in the identification, nomination and, in some jurisdictions, the co-evaluation of heritage assets. These are then “listed,” i.e., included in planning schemes and other development controls. Such inclusion in planning schemes is predicated on the assumption that the local community values its heritage, appreciates its protection and supports local council investment and actions in the matter. This assumption is treated as axiomatic but only very rarely formally tested. Drawing on a community heritage survey in Albury, a regional service center in southern New South Wales (Australia), this paper discusses the perceptions held by the community on the relative importance of heritage protection when compared with the other services offered by council. The findings show that the community ranked cultural and natural heritage places higher than cultural institutions (museums, libraries and theatres). The findings also showed that the community valued cultural and natural heritage more than traditional engineering services, such as roads/footpaths, rubbish removal and even sporting facilities. The survey highlighted intergenerational differences, with cultural heritage places and cultural institutions ranking high only among Generation X and the generations prior (Builders and Baby Boomers). This has clear implications for the present provisioning of heritage services and community education. The paper concludes with an exploration of the long-term implications of the observed intergenerational differences for local government authorities and community development in general.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"183 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139243828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Two Decades of Architects’ and Urban Planners’ Contribution to Urban Agriculture and Health Research in Africa 建筑师和城市规划师二十年来对非洲城市农业和健康研究的贡献

Urban Science Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7040117

A. Konou, Armel Firmin Kemajou Mbianda, Baraka Jean-Claude Munyaka, Jérôme Chenal

{"title":"Two Decades of Architects’ and Urban Planners’ Contribution to Urban Agriculture and Health Research in Africa","authors":"A. Konou, Armel Firmin Kemajou Mbianda, Baraka Jean-Claude Munyaka, Jérôme Chenal","doi":"10.3390/urbansci7040117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7040117","url":null,"abstract":"Urban agriculture (UA) is an ancient practice in Africa that meets social- and health-related needs. However, it is unclear whether architects and urban planners have incorporated the topic into their research and practices. This study aimed to assess the scientific contributions of these fields to UA and their relevance compared to other disciplines. The research objectives were to evaluate the trends in the subject, architects’ and planners’ involvement, and the effects of UA on health in Africa. As a method, a review was conducted using Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The research query was (“urban agriculture” OR “urban farming”) AND Africa AND (“health” OR “global health” OR “urban health”), and the time frame considered was January 2000 to December 2020. Zotero, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Excel, and VOSviewer were used to collect and analyze metadata. After excluding duplicates, a total of n = 390 articles were involved. The results displayed the mixed health effects of UA, a growing interest in the topic with prominence on food security, and evidence from public health, not architecture and planning. The study recommends more theoretical research on UA by architects, which should be translated into policies and implementation.","PeriodicalId":510542,"journal":{"name":"Urban Science","volume":"34 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139246705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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