The Multi-temporal and Multi-dimensional Global Urban Centre Database to Delineate and Analyse World Cities
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DOI: 10.1038/s41597-023-02691-1
Abstract: Monitoring sustainable urban development requires comparable geospatial information on cities across several thematic domains. Here we present the first global database combining such information with city extents. The Global Human Settlement Urban Centre Database (GHS-UCDB)… read more here.
Keywords: database; multi temporal; urban centres; urban centre ... See more keywords
Citizen support for spending to reduce homelessness in Canada’s largest urban centres
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DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2018.1520820
Abstract: Abstract We present the results of a randomized controlled survey experiment involving 1508 Canadians using hypothetical vignettes of homelessness experiences, allowing us to examine the extent to which Canadians who live in large urban centres… read more here.
Keywords: spending reduce; homelessness; reduce homelessness; support spending ... See more keywords
Global anthropogenic emissions in urban areas: patterns, trends, and challenges
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ac00e2
Abstract: Between 1970 and 2015 urban population almost doubled worldwide with the fastest growth taking place in developing regions. To aid the understanding of how urbanisation has influenced anthropogenic CO2 and air pollutant emissions across all… read more here.
Keywords: anthropogenic emissions; urban areas; areas patterns; global anthropogenic ... See more keywords
Developing community-based physical activity interventions and recreational programming for children in rural and smaller urban centres: a qualitative exploration of service provider and parent experiences
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11418-w
Abstract: Children’s physical inactivity is a persisting international public health concern. While there is a large body of literature examining physical activity interventions for children, the unique physical activity context of low-density communities in rural areas… read more here.
Keywords: service; urban centres; physical activity; community ... See more keywords
Electricity production using renewable resources in urban centres
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DOI: 10.1680/jener.17.00003
Abstract: Previous research has identified 11 technologies that use resources that are available in or come from cities. It has been established that using these technologies, the flows from energy carriers ... read more here.
Keywords: production using; renewable resources; resources urban; electricity production ... See more keywords