Cities old and new would benefit if they embraced a perspective distinct from the dominant thought regarding efforts to reinvent or contemporize themselves through urban renewal projects, specifically those related to social inclusion. Realism, as contrary to pragmatism, has been shown to impose...

Iceland continues to face CO₂ emission challenges despite its near-total reliance on renewable energy. This study analyzes the effects of GDP per capita, renewable energy consumption (RENC), foreign direct investment (FDI), and urbanization on CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2023, using an ARDL...

This report is following a Living Spaces peer-learning visit in Malmö that took place between 9 and 11 October 2024, hosted by the City Architect and City Planning Department in Malmö. Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, has undergone significant transformation since the industrial decline of...

This report is following a Living Spaces peer-learning visit in Malmö that took place between 9 and 11 October 2024, hosted by the City Architect and City Planning Department in Malmö. Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, has undergone significant transformation since the industrial decline of...

This note has two main objectives. First, it highlights the critical need for low-carbon slum upgrading within city investments for climate mitigation. Second, it demonstrates that practical, affordable and adaptable low-carbon solutions for slum upgrading at the household level and neighborhood...

Urban regeneration is a challenging intervention, considering the multidimensional issues involved and the complexities of stakeholder collaborations. While prior research indicates the potential of digital technology in addressing these challenges and introducing novel approaches to urban...

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...

Chapter 1. The Built Environment and Public Health in India: Introductory Remarks (Mishra) -- Chapter 2. Evaluating Outdoor Thermal Comfort of Different Million-Plus Cities of India Using Geographically Weighted Regression Approach (Mondal and Gavsker) -- Chapter 3. Socioeconomic and Geographic...

Quite apart from the diversity of situations in small and medium-sized towns, stabilising their town centres is a major challenge. In both countries, town centres have been weakened by commercial changes, a decline in the supply of services and transformations in lifestyles. They are...

We analyze displacement effects of a recent urban renewal program in Helsinki using population-wide register data and a difference-in-differences design. The data allow us to identify the incumbent residents in the program area and follow their later migration trajectories annually. We find that...

Cities old and new would benefit if they embraced a perspective distinct from the dominant thought regarding efforts to reinvent or contemporize themselves through urban renewal projects, specifically those related to social inclusion. Realism, as contrary to pragmatism, has been shown to impose...

We provide an in-depth case study of land use reforms in Seattle to highlight how redevelopment of aging single-family housing to townhomes can lead to a significant increase in market-rate housing that promotes affordability. The key is to allow market forces to use by-right zoning to drive...

Demand externality generated by the agglomeration of commercial activities is a potential source of city formation. We study the impact of a large-scale urban redevelopment program involving the construction of a shopping complex at the center of Tokyo. The redevelopment program increased the...

Prosocial organizations represent key actors in the quest to promote positive change, foster social impact, and revitalize cities. Notwithstanding their importance in tackling the increasing challenges threatening our society (e.g., pollution, socio-economic inequalities), these actors may not...

We analyze displacement effects of a recent urban renewal program in Helsinki using population-wide register data and a difference-in-differences design. The data allow us to identify the incumbent residents in the program area and follow their later migration trajectories annually. We find that...

We provide an in-depth case study of land use reforms in Seattle to highlight how redevelopment of aging single-family housing to townhomes can lead to a significant increase in market-rate housing that promotes affordability. The key is to allow market forces to use by-right zoning to drive...

The Dynamic Urban and Peri-Urban Spaces in India and the Political Economy Lens: An Introduction -- Evolution of Urban Policy and Unconventional Methods of Governance in India: Exploring Neoliberalization’s Effect -- Muddling Through Waste: Self Governance and Collective Action in the...

Au-delà de la diversité des situations des villes petites et moyennes, la stabilisation de leurs centres-villes constitue un défi majeur. Dans les deux pays, les centres-villes ont été fragilisés par les mutations commerciales, la baisse de l'offre de services et les transformations des...

Abgesehen von den unterschiedlichen Gegebenheiten in den kleinen und mittleren Städten stellt die Stabilisierung der Stadtzentren eine große Herausforderung dar. In beiden Ländern sind die Stadtzentren durch kommerzielle Veränderungen, einen Rückgang des Dienstleistungsangebots und einen...

In addition to concentrating historical heritage, city centers often concentrate greater accessibility, in terms of urban mobility, as they concentrate urban infrastructure. Repopulating the centers contributes to more compact and sustainable cities. A considerable portion of Brazilian cities...

Abgesehen von den unterschiedlichen Gegebenheiten in den kleinen und mittleren Städten stellt die Stabilisierung der Stadtzentren eine große Herausforderung dar. In beiden Ländern sind die Stadtzentren durch kommerzielle Veränderungen, einen Rückgang des Dienstleistungsangebots und einen...