Regulating urban development around major accident hazard pipelines: a systems comparison of governance frameworks in Australia and the UK
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DOI: 10.1007/s10669-020-09785-w
Abstract: Buried high-pressure natural gas pipelines crisscross both urban and rural areas transporting fuel gas from where it is produced to where we use it. The general public is mostly unaware of their existence, but the… read more here.
Keywords: around major; urban development; governance; regulating urban ... See more keywords
Bird and mammal use of vernal pools along an urban development gradient
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DOI: 10.1007/s11252-018-0782-6
Abstract: Vernal pools in the northeastern US are of conservation concern primarily because of their role as habitat for specialized pool-breeding amphibians, but their use by birds and mammals may also be of interest, especially from… read more here.
Keywords: along urban; use; urban development; vernal pools ... See more keywords
Dynamic variations of cyanobacterial blooms and their response to urban development and climate change in Lake Chaohu based on Landsat observations
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18616-1
Abstract: Recurring cyanobacterial blooms have seriously hindered the sustainable development of cities. In this study, the variation trend of cyanobacterial blooms was analyzed by taking Lake Chaohu in China as the study area, and the Normalized… read more here.
Keywords: development; landsat observations; cyanobacterial blooms; development climate ... See more keywords
Dynamics of Utah's agricultural landscapes in response to urbanization: A comparison between irrigated and non-irrigated agricultural lands
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2019.02.006
Abstract: Abstract In the literature on how urbanization affects agricultural landscapes, little attention has been focused on differentiating and comparing the changes in irrigated agricultural landscapes to non-irrigated agricultural landscapes. Additionally, there have been few applications… read more here.
Keywords: irrigated non; agricultural lands; agricultural landscapes; irrigated agricultural ... See more keywords
Why plans matter for cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2017.10.014
Abstract: Abstract That plans work in urban development is a claim that lacks theoretical and empirical backing. In the present paper, we consider the urban development process as a set of five partially independent streams of… read more here.
Keywords: plans matter; urban development; matter cities; plans work ... See more keywords
Smart City strategies and new urban development policies in the Polish context
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2020.102970
Abstract: Abstract In their bid to combine economic growth with efficiency gains, environmental improvements, and more positive images, Polish cities have embraced Smart City (SC) strategies. Normative visions of the Smart City couple advances in ICT… read more here.
Keywords: urban development; city; polish cities; smart city ... See more keywords
Evolution of urban development and regeneration funding programs in German cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2020.103008
Abstract: Abstract Germany looks back at a rapidly changing developmental period in which the western part of the country experienced economic prosperity during the 1950s, whereas the eastern part experienced a different start. This situation persisted… read more here.
Keywords: cities evolution; urban development; funding programs; development ... See more keywords
A typology of social entrepreneurs in bottom-up urban development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2020.103066
Abstract: Abstract The emergence of organic planning practices in the Netherlands introduces new, non-conventional, local actors initiating bottom-up urban developments. Dissatisfied with conventional practices and using opportunities during the 2008 financial crisis, these actors aim to… read more here.
Keywords: urban development; social entrepreneurs; typology social; entrepreneurs bottom ... See more keywords
Assessment of climate change performance of urban development projects – Case of Budapest, Hungary
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2021.103215
Abstract: Abstract Urban areas play a pivotal role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to adverse effects of climate change, worldwide. Climate-related assessment of urban development projects shall contribute to reduce complex climate vulnerability, especially… read more here.
Keywords: climate change; methodology; urban development;
Identification of management thresholds of urban development in support of aquatic biodiversity conservation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106124
Abstract: Abstract Urbanization degrades stream ecosystems and causes loss of bodiversity. Using benthic macroinvertebrates as a surrogate for overall aquatic diversity, we conducted a series of analytical approaches to derive management thresholds of urban development designed… read more here.
Keywords: urban development; thresholds urban; management; management thresholds ... See more keywords
Evaluating the suitability of urban development land with a Geodetector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107339
Abstract: Abstract Ensuring the suitability of urban development land is essential for delineating spatial growth boundaries and urban spatial layouts. However, the significant impact of subjective uncertainty on the suitability evaluation process significantly reduces the reliability… read more here.
Keywords: suitability; evaluation; land; evaluation results ... See more keywords