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Research on the justice of public space in Macao’s social housing based on grounded theory 基于扎根理论的澳门社会住房公共空间正当性研究

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100347

Shan Jiang, Jianyi Zheng

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A critical evaluation of Purbachal New Town’s planning and implementation for effective decentralization of Dhaka 对Purbachal新城的规划和执行情况进行批判性评价，以促进达卡的有效分权

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100358

Imtiaj Iqbal Mahfuj, Nawreen Ferdous Tamim, Nadia Sultana, Md. Jehan Rahman

{"title":"A critical evaluation of Purbachal New Town’s planning and implementation for effective decentralization of Dhaka","authors":"Imtiaj Iqbal Mahfuj, Nawreen Ferdous Tamim, Nadia Sultana, Md. Jehan Rahman","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100358","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100358","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dhaka, ranked as one of the world’s least liveable cities, requires urgent spatial decentralization. The Purbachal New Town project was initiated as Bangladesh’s largest planned township to alleviate the pressure by establishing a self-sustained urban core. However, there has been no in-depth examination of the implementation in relation to the objectives of the project. This study fills this important gap by offering the first comprehensive and multi-source assessment of the performance of Purbachal, linking its governance and spatial outcomes directly to its decentralization objectives. Prioritizing deep insight over broad statistics, a multi-thematic assessment framework was employed, triangulating three data sources: official planning documents, in-depth Key Informant Interviews (N = 7) with professional planners, and systematic validation interviews (N = 68) with residents and original landowners. Data were thematically coded using ATLAS.ti software, and 11 key themes were identified. The results show that while Purbachal’s plan follows international standards for layout and utilities, its implementation is undermined by broad institutional, governance, and social shortcomings. The project is failing to achieve its core decentralization goals, evidenced by ’elite capture’ in plot allotment, weak accountability, and a fundamental lack of local employment integration. This study conceptually frames this failure as ’performative decentralization’. The findings offer critical, replicable insights for urban planning policy in the Global South, highlighting how governance failures ultimately drive unsustainable urban sprawl and ecological degradation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100358"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147650609","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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Survey on heat avoidance behaviors of pedestrians waiting at traffic signals at intersections 十字路口等待交通信号行人避热行为调查

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100395

Hideki Takebayashi, Kanichi Takahashi

{"title":"Survey on heat avoidance behaviors of pedestrians waiting at traffic signals at intersections","authors":"Hideki Takebayashi, Kanichi Takahashi","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The implementation of urban heat-mitigation measures, such as sunshades, mist spraying, cool pavements, street trees, and wall greening, is known to be effective in mitigating the thermal environment in outdoor spaces. However, it is not possible to apply these technologies throughout the entire urban area. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the actual distribution of thermal environment indicators and the usage status of urban spaces by residents when examining priority plans for implementing urban heat-mitigation measures. At this time, people are already implementing avoidance behaviors to escape the heat. Therefore, countermeasures must be implemented with consideration of pedestrian heat avoidance behaviors. This study investigated heat-avoidance behaviors of pedestrians waiting at traffic signals at urban intersections in central Kobe City. The relationship between the shade conditions in signal waiting area during the signal phases and heat avoidance behaviors was analyzed to clarify the characteristics of pedestrian heat avoidance behaviors. When sufficient shade existed in the signal waiting area during the signal phase, most pedestrians avoided direct sun exposure by using the shade. Even when shade coverage was limited, at least 60% of pedestrians avoided direct sun exposure by using shade or umbrellas. Even when shade was almost nonexistent, about 40% of pedestrians avoided direct sun exposure by using umbrellas. A negative correlation was confirmed between the shade use rate and the umbrella usage rate, indicating that pedestrians avoid direct solar exposure using umbrellas when shade is insufficient. Avoidance potential was evaluated by integrating pedestrian heat avoidance behavior characteristics, shade distribution in signal waiting area during the signal phases, and pedestrian flow data from infrared sensors. Based on the evaluation results, intersections with high countermeasure priority were identified, and priority locations for sunshade installation were considered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100395"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148167293","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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A graph clustering neural network framework for mapping urban functional zones in a fast-evolving urban landscape of Bangladesh 在孟加拉国快速发展的城市景观中绘制城市功能区的图聚类神经网络框架

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100401

Mafrid Haydar, Sakib Hosan, Al Hossain Rafi, Md. Kamran Hasan Khan, Sadman Mubarrat Mahee

{"title":"A graph clustering neural network framework for mapping urban functional zones in a fast-evolving urban landscape of Bangladesh","authors":"Mafrid Haydar, Sakib Hosan, Al Hossain Rafi, Md. Kamran Hasan Khan, Sadman Mubarrat Mahee","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100401","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100401","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rapid urbanization and uncoordinated land development in Bangladesh's cities, particularly Khulna City Corporation (KCC), require new approaches to spatial planning and functional zoning. This study aims to identify and classify urban functional zones in KCC using a data-driven framework. It combines various geospatial datasets including urban spatial network structure, digital elevation model (DEM), road network, land use land cover (LULC), nighttime light data, and points of interest (POI) with an advanced Graph Clustering Neural Network (GCNN) model. Five functional zones are defined including Industrial and Eco-Agricultural Zone (C0), Residential Zone (C1), Commercial and Residential Zone (C2), Mixed Functional Zone (C3), and Business-Service Zone (C4). The model effectively captured complex spatial relationships and achieved great clustering accuracy, confirmed by satellite imagery and land use patterns. Results have shown that C1 and C2 are the most urbanized, with respectively 49.92% and 45.52% of their areas covered by built-up zones. In contrast, C0 and C4 respectively serve essential industrial, ecological, and administrative support. Residential zones (C1) within the service clusters largely lack essential services, especially health facilities, but are largely present in C4. This study identifies important variations in access to services, green space, and infrastructure across KCC. Overcoming limitations in traditional clustering methods by using graph-based spatial learning has provided a strong method for urban functional zoning. Recommendations that accord with data-driven urban planning, improving infrastructure, and sustainable development strategies are thus applicable in rapidly urbanizing areas across Bangladesh.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100401"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148167298","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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Landscape component combinations preferred by young people for urban recreation areas 年轻人对城市游憩区景观组合的偏好

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100391

Seyhan Seyhan, Banu Çiçek Kurdoğlu

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A critical review of affordable and Low-Carbon housing Strategies: Challenges and policy Responses for resilient development in densifying cities 经济适用房和低碳住房战略：人口密集城市弹性发展的挑战和政策应对

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100362

Soha Aliakbari, Ali Sheikhazami

{"title":"A critical review of affordable and Low-Carbon housing Strategies: Challenges and policy Responses for resilient development in densifying cities","authors":"Soha Aliakbari, Ali Sheikhazami","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100362","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100362","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Affordable housing and low-carbon transitions are increasingly framed as complementary objectives in densifying cities. However, existing scholarship largely treats affordability, decarbonization, and resilience as parallel policy domains, with limited attention to how governance fragmentation systematically shapes their integration and distributive outcomes. As a result, the institutional mechanisms through which these objectives interact remain insufficiently theorized.</div><div>This review employs a structured integrative critical approach, analyzing 97 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2025. Using PRISMA-guided screening and qualitative thematic coding, the analysis identifies recurring governance patterns, including fiscal structures, regulatory arrangements, and capital dynamics that condition policy alignment under densification pressures.</div><div>The findings reveal a persistent governance gap: while technological and design solutions are extensively examined, the institutional configurations mediating affordability–decarbonization trade-offs remain underexplored. Fragmented mandates, short-term financial horizons, unstable fiscal regimes, and weak cross-sector coordination systematically produce cost pass-through, land-value escalation, and socio-spatial exclusion. This study develops a Structural Governance Integration Framework that reframes affordable low-carbon housing as a governance-mediated outcome rather than a technical trade-off. By specifying the institutional conditions under which alignment becomes feasible, the framework provides a transferable analytical lens for diagnosing how policy intentions translate into uneven socio-spatial outcomes across contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100362"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147707017","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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Effects of ambient temperature on hospitalizations for intestinal infectious diseases in Northeastern Thailand: Evidence from Health Region 10 环境温度对泰国东北部肠道传染病住院的影响：来自卫生区的证据

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100389

Tanutchaporn Chuaykaew , Natnaree Aimyong , Arthit Phosri

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Participatory land-Use planning for climate-resilient governance in the sahelian drylands: Evidence from Loga, Niger 萨赫勒旱地参与式土地利用规划促进气候适应型治理：来自尼日尔洛加的证据

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100370

Sadda Abou-Soufianou , Kokou Kouami , Rabiou Habou , Sanvee Ayao Madjri , Rabé Mahamane Moctar , Fontodji Jérémie Kokou , Soumana Idrissa , Abdoulaye Boukari , Diallo Amadou , Neya Oblé

{"title":"Participatory land-Use planning for climate-resilient governance in the sahelian drylands: Evidence from Loga, Niger","authors":"Sadda Abou-Soufianou , Kokou Kouami , Rabiou Habou , Sanvee Ayao Madjri , Rabé Mahamane Moctar , Fontodji Jérémie Kokou , Soumana Idrissa , Abdoulaye Boukari , Diallo Amadou , Neya Oblé","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100370","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100370","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dryland regions increasingly face climate variability, land degradation, and demographic pressure, intensifying competition over land and challenging conventional, centralized governance. Participatory Land-use Planning (PLUP) promises inclusive, climate-resilient governance, but empirical evidence from fragile institutional contexts remains limited. This study examines PLUP implementation in Loga Department, Niger, using mixed-methods: multi-temporal satellite imagery (Landsat 1992, Sentinel-2 2022), participatory mapping, household surveys, and institutional analysis. Land-use and land-cover (LULC) analysis reveals long-term expansion of continuous rainfed cropping, decline of agroforestry parklands, and intensifying pressures on pastoral and forest resources. Because PLUP began only in 2022, these changes represent a pre-existing baseline rather than program impacts. PLUP improves stakeholder’s coordination, clarifies land-use rules, and enhanced local legitimacy. However weak statutory enforceability, overlapping institutional mandates, and limited local capacity constrain its effectiveness. PLUP operates as a governance and coordination mechanism whose influence on land-use trajectories remains indirect and contingent on broader institutional conditions. These finding offer transferable insights for strengthening climate-resilient land governance in Sahelian drylands.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100370"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147797607","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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How alleyways shape cities: Mapping global landscapes 小巷如何塑造城市：绘制全球景观

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100398

Khaled Alawadi, Abrar Bashar Aletaywi, Rim Anabtawi

{"title":"How alleyways shape cities: Mapping global landscapes","authors":"Khaled Alawadi, Abrar Bashar Aletaywi, Rim Anabtawi","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite their key role in connectivity and pedestrian mobility, alleys remain underrepresented in urban planning. This study, the first global morphometric assessment of alley networks, analyzes 295 samples from 50 cities across 41 countries to map alley patterns and assess their morphological traits. It identifies distinct regional morphologies and quantifies the spatial prevalence and proportional presence of alleys relative to main streets. Where alleys comprise over 40% of the network, they significantly reshape urban form, elevating intersection density by a median 38% and shortening pedestrian routes. Six typologies were identified: fragmented (76.9%), organic (8.1%), grid-based (4.4%), looping (2.0%), cul-de-sac (1.7%), and semi-grid (1.5%). Grid-based alleys enhance integration, while fragmented and looping types add complexity to the network. The study underscores the need to recognize alleys as vital components of urban form and calls for their better integration into planning frameworks. By reframing alleys as functional connectors rather than residual spaces, it advances theories and practices of fine-grain connectivity, community engagement, and urban resilience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100398"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148167299","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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Smart cities in Africa: a systematic literature review of challenges and development strategies 非洲的智慧城市：挑战和发展战略的系统文献综述

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City and Environment Interactions Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100365

Ranya Maatallah, Anouar Abdessamad, Youssef Khatori

{"title":"Smart cities in Africa: a systematic literature review of challenges and development strategies","authors":"Ranya Maatallah, Anouar Abdessamad, Youssef Khatori","doi":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100365","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100365","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the role of smart cities as catalysts for regional development in Africa, focusing on challenges such as rapid urbanization, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. A systematic literature review of studies published between 2015 and 2024 was conducted, yielding 32 relevant articles across multiple regions. The analysis identifies six core dimensions essential for smart city initiatives—governance, economy, mobility, environment, people, and living—and highlights strategies that enable cities to respond effectively to local needs. Key findings emphasize the necessity of adaptive governance models that prioritize community engagement and public–private partnerships, ensuring that technological advancements are accessible and beneficial to all citizens. Comparative insights reveal that European approaches rely on strong regulatory frameworks, Asian cities emphasize advanced technological integration and climate adaptation, and American smart city initiatives emphasize aligning technological strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that developments are both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive while remaining responsive to community priorities. These global perspectives enrich African strategies while underscoring the importance of context-specific solutions. Ultimately, the study contributes to the broader discourse on smart cities and regional development by offering actionable pathways for fostering inclusive, resilient, and locally grounded urban transformation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52395,"journal":{"name":"City and Environment Interactions","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 100365"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147797483","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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