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Urban Science, Volume 8, Issue 4

December 2024 - 115 articles

Cover Story: Urban land is heavily burdened, and its continuous exploitation has resulted in an abundance of contaminated land (i.e., brownfields). Current EU soil monitoring law and associated policies prioritise minimising the waste of land and soil as limited resources and try to help to restore brownfields. Alternatively, brownfields pose possibilities for integrating greenspaces in increasingly denser cities to provide a range of ecosystem services. Plants can be used to incorporate Gentle Remediation Options (GROs), a subset of nature-based solutions, as a more sustainable alternative for managing contamination risks as well as restoring soil health. This study presents a framework, including tools and methods, for transforming brownfields into greenspaces using GROs through a case study demonstration in Gothenburg, Sweden. Stakeholders’ views are also represented. View this paper
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Articles (115)

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,404 Views
29 Pages

Towards Resilient and Inclusive Cities: A Framework for Sustainable Street-Level Urban Design

  • Juan Sádaba,
  • Ylenia Alonso,
  • Itxaro Latasa and
  • Arantzazu Luzarraga

23 December 2024

This study addresses the need for sustainable urban design, focusing on enhancing street-level interactions in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11). The research specifically examines the evolving role of urban furniture and infrastru...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,804 Views
21 Pages

21 December 2024

This study examines the interplay between urban policy interventions, infrastructure investments, and economic and labor market outcomes in large metropolitan areas from 2017 to 2022. We have employed empirical research to unravel the phenomena among...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
996 Views
24 Pages

20 December 2024

To address the conflict of interest between the government and enterprises regarding urban emergency transportation resources in unconventional emergencies and to enhance resource allocation and response efficiency. This paper proposes a collaborativ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,347 Views
26 Pages

Assessing Service Imbalances as Contributing Factors to Mobility Issues in the Metropolitan District of Quito, Ecuador

  • Tatiana Astudillo-Ortega,
  • Vinicio Moya-Almeida,
  • Francisco Cabrera-Torres,
  • Emilia Ávila-Castro,
  • Marco Heredia-R and
  • Antonio Vázquez Hoehne

19 December 2024

This article analyzes the service distribution imbalance within the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ) and its impact on urban mobility, aiming to propose strategies for more equitable territorial planning. The data were gathered from sources such...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,969 Views
17 Pages

Reality vs. Expectations in the Implementation of Urban Agricultural Projects—A Polycentric Governance Analysis

  • Ouiam Fatiha Boukharta,
  • Loïc Sauvée,
  • Leticia Chico-Santamarta,
  • Fabiana Pena-Fabri and
  • Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia

18 December 2024

Population growth and urbanization are threatening food security. Urban agriculture is therefore a solution for urban food production and distribution. This paper investigates a multi-level governance framework to evaluate how local authorities imple...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,099 Views
21 Pages

18 December 2024

The 15-minute city concept, designed to ensure that all essential services and amenities are accessible within a 15 min walk or bike ride from home, presents a transformative vision for urban living. This paper explores the concept of a 15-minute cit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,693 Views
13 Pages

Assessment of Green Space Dynamics Under Urban Expansion of Senegalese Cities: The Case of Dakar

  • Mariama Cissé,
  • Oluwole Morenikeji,
  • Elke Mertens,
  • Awa Niang Fall and
  • Appollonia Aimiosino Okhimamhe

18 December 2024

Senegalese cities have experienced rapid urbanisation, leading to profound landscape changes. Dakar, one of Senegalese’s fastest-growing cities, is experiencing rapid urban expansion, significantly reducing green spaces. These green spaces, ess...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,499 Views
16 Pages

Human-Scale Greenery in the Window View

  • Alenka Fikfak,
  • Martina Zbašnik Senegačnik and
  • Samo Drobne

17 December 2024

In recent decades, the quality of life in cities has declined due to rapid growth. The global ecological crisis and climate change are leading to pollution and overheating of the environment, resulting in deteriorating health conditions and social se...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,555 Views
11 Pages

African American Farmers’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards an Urban Agriculture Certificate Program

  • Theoneste Nzaramyimana,
  • Kathryn Orvis,
  • Nathan Shoaf,
  • Sait Sarr and
  • Tamara Benjamin

17 December 2024

Farmers’ training through experiential learning plays a crucial role in the success of their farming businesses. Aspiring farmers seek crucial skill sets, including financial management, marketing strategies, pricing, budgeting, whole-farm plan...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,291 Views
21 Pages

16 December 2024

This research seeks to develop and test a rapid mapping approach using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanning to provide precise, high-resolution spatial data for urban areas right after disasters. This mapping aims to support...

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