Analysis of Economic Activities in Urban Villages: Case Studies in Guangzhou, China

2021 ◽  
pp. 131-149
Author(s):  
Hing-Wah Chau ◽  
Shiran Geng
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Urban Villages

scholarly journals Regional differences between rural areas of Serbia in population aging and agricultural activities: Case studies of the Indjija and Knjazevac municipalities

Spatium ◽  
2010 ◽  
pp. 29-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Pantic ◽  
Jelena Zivanovic-Miljkovic
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
National Level ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Source Of Information

As one of the signs of demographic change, population aging influences various spatial categories: economic activities, social features, land-use, perspectives for future development and more. Even though the process is indicative on a national level, there are significant differences among geographically and functionally distinctive regions. Based on considerable regional differences in the development of Serbia, this paper analyses the key problems of rural areas related to the interdependences of population aging and agricultural activities. Research on aging processes, changes in agricultural activities and their features is based here on the examples of two case studies. The Indjija and Knjazevac Municipalities have been chosen to represent geographically different regions - lowland and mountainous. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches in order to achieve a better understanding of the situation. Statistical data were used to illustrate processes of aging and agriculture where data from two census years indicate a trend of changes. Interviews conducted with representatives of local government, entrepreneurs and local citizens from the villages are the source of information for quantitative analysis. Population aging and agriculture are examined separately, followed by an illustration of their interdependences.

scholarly journals Modelling Clusters From The Ground Up: A Web Data Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Stich ◽  
Emmanouil Tranos ◽  
Max Nathan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Language Processing ◽  
Natural Language ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Web Data ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Space And Time

This paper proposes a new methodological framework to identify economic clusters over space and time. We employ a unique open source dataset of geolocated and archived business webpages and interrogate them using Natural Language Processing to build bottom-up classi- fications of economic activities. We validate our method on an iconic UK tech cluster – Shoreditch, East London. We benchmark our results against existing case studies and admin- istrative data, replicating the main features of the cluster and providing fresh insights. As well as overcoming limitations in conventional industrial classification, our method addresses some of the spatial and temporal limitations of the clustering literature.

scholarly journals Contemporary landscape urbanism principles as innovative methodologies: the design of an armature of public spaces for the revitalisation of a shrinking city

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Olimpia Cermasi
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Urban Form ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Shrinking Cities ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Evolutionary Patterns ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Landscape Urbanism ◽  
Shrinking City

<p>This paper explores the potentials of a series of Landscape Urbanism strategies for the revitalisation of a 'shrinking city', through the construction of an armature of public spaces and the reactivation of collective activities and social encounters. Looking through a series of theoretical approaches and case studies, mostly associated with Landscape Urbanism theory, this paper looks for typical interventions in the design of public spaces in a pattern of decreased socioeconomic activities. In addition, the paper provides an original contribution in the form of a review of a Studio research project developed during a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University, New York, in 2008. In more detail, the first part of the paper introduces the theme of shrinking cities with a series of theoretical approaches and a toolkit of possible interventions. The theoretical approaches derive from a new consideration of the contemporary city in the light of its spatial morphology. This is described through an excursus of previous studies and contributions to the analysis of the urban form and to the change of state that many cities are experiencing together with the decaying of their economic activities. A few case studies, beginning with the project by Oswald Mathias Ungers on the city of Berlin, further explore the role of open, 'left over spaces' in providing opportunities for a networked system of public spaces in contemporary urban conditions. The last part of the paper introduces a series of strategies that respond to similar situations on Governors Island, in New York, and the small town of Cohoes, in the State of New York. In particular, in the case of Cohoes, the proposal looks for opportunities in the existing downtown area- and articulates a series of strategies focused on the reprogramming and conversion of the existing 'left-over' open spaces- to turn them into 'public spaces'. These mechanisms aim to trigger several micro processes within the project, in order to follow through on the shrinking pattern in a positive, ecologic way. The last part of the paper offers a critique of the theories and case studies analysed, using these case studies as a way to test the theories already reviewed. Moreover, the conclusions introduce some definitions of networks from the theory of Space Syntax. In this way, the paper offers itself as a theoretical tool for the approach to shrinking cities and their evolutionary patterns through the design of an armature of public spaces.</p>

Indigenous communities, ICT, and rural development

2020 ◽  
pp. 889-908
Author(s):  
Terry van Gevelt
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Economic Distance

This chapter focuses on the role that information and communications technology can play in advancing rural development for indigenous communities in BRICS and emerging economies. Using the Thunen model as a theoretical framework, this chapter begins by highlighting the twin challenges that indigenous communities face in balancing outside influences with the consolidation of traditional organizational structure and culture and a limited set of economic activities due to the disadvantage of economic distance. Three in-depth case studies in Tanzania and Sarawak, Malaysia, are carefully analysed to show how, with the appropriate institutional support, carefully executed information and communications technology projects have the potential to alter the vector of economic distance for remote indigenous communities thereby both strengthening and expanding the set of economic activities undertaken.

Festivals on the High Street, Revitalising business and communities in the UK

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Comunian ◽  
Lydia Fraser-Ward ◽  
Silvie Jacobi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Cultural Intervention ◽  
Arts Festivals ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
High Street ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Right

This chapter considers the tradition and impact of festivals taking place in high street settings. Using examples from the UK it reflects on recent issues that have affected the decline experienced by high streets in the UK and explores how arts festivals and public outdoor events have been used to revitalise business and community engagement. We will explore two case studies in London presenting current research on mapping community and business engagement in these settings. Festivals have historically been highly embedded and integrated within the socio-economic life of societies, for example as celebrations and cultural activities embedded within fairs, markets and squares. However, while in recent years we have seen more and more festivals blooming in many communities, bringing new cultural and social life to our cities, we have also seen the decline of independent economic activities on high streets, with increasingly unsustainable rents pushing smaller traders out in favour of large chains and cheap imported goods often resulting in an increase of empty shops. This chapter questions whether there could be more integration and engagement between artistic activities embedded in festivals and local shops, through cultural intervention that is mutually beneficial. The first part of the chapter brings together the literature on arts festivals and their impact in communities and places, with recent issues emerging in the UK about the decline of the high street and its viability, which has been highlighted in extensive academic and policy reports (Wrigley and Dolega, 2011; Portas, 2011). Here, we highlight the importance of considering culture as a key ingredient in the future development of high streets, raising awareness of festivals in bringing the right mix of social, cultural but also economic opportunities for local high streets and presenting two case studies which highlight these integrated dynamics. In the second part, we discuss the case studies and methodologies adopted. The case studies are recent arts-focused interventions that specifically use cultural activity to stimulate positive social engagement with the high street whilst directly supporting local economic investment and customer loyalty. The conclusions reflect on the limit of current methodologies and our current ability to map and capture the interconnection between social, cultural and economic impact of festivals and their potential future role in the regeneration of high streets.

scholarly journals Identification of Various Fishing Activities and the Outpouring of Time of Women Fishermen in Cilacap Regency, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Agnes Puspitasari Sudarmo
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Dual Roles ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Family

Fishing women have unique roles and dual roles not only as housewives but also as economic backbones. Women fishermen help their husbands work to be able to meet the needs of the family. The purpose of this research is to identify the variety of fishing activities and the outpouring of time of women fishermen in Cilacap Regency. The location of this research is at the Fish Auction Place (TPI) TPI Tegal Katilayu, TPI Menganti Kisik, and TPI Lengkong. Descriptive methods based on case studies were used in this study. The sampling method used was purposive sampling, and the number of samples taken by 55 women fishermen. The results showed that the variety of activities carried out by women fishermen were also dominated by economic activities in addition to their roles as a housewife.

scholarly journals Current Status, Emerging Challenges, and Future Prospects of Industrial Symbiosis in Portugal

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Neves ◽  
Radu Godina ◽  
Susana G. Azevedo ◽  
João C. O. Matias
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Industrial Symbiosis ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Current State ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
External Dependence

Industrial symbiosis has proven to be an important tool for improving business sustainability with numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. The literature on this subject has been provided with countless case studies of the application of this practice in different geographical locations. However, studies concerning Portugal in this area are still scarce. Thus, this article aims to map and analyze the existing cases of industrial symbiosis in Portugal, as well as the current state and the legislative context regarding this practice. It also aims to analyze the main barriers to the growth of synergy relations and outline new paths for the development of industrial symbiosis in Portugal. From the analysis to the case studies, it was possible to conclude that most industrial symbiosis networks have few actors, and networks with two and three are common. However, owing to strategic plans, the type of existing economic activities, and the waste generated, there is much potential for industrial symbiosis networks to be established and to contribute to emission reductions, more efficient use of resources, and reduced external dependence. However, in order to increase industrial symbiosis, concerted action must be taken at various levels to encourage companies to develop synergy relations. Changing the legislative framework, making funds available, the role of local governments, the existence of a facilitator, and the use of some industries as anchor tenants are some of the aspects that can contribute to the increase of industrial symbiosis in Portugal.

Ottoman Intermediaries in the 18th Century: Analysis of a “dirty trade”

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 515-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurits H. van den Boogert
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Active Service ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Scholarly Attention

Abstract According to Bernard Lewis, the Ottomans considered dealing with Westerners “the dirtiest trade of all”, the mediation in which they were happy to leave to Ottoman non-Muslims. In the study of Christian and Jewish ‘dragomans’ their contacts with Europeans tend to be emphasized, but almost all of them only worked for a particular embassy or consulate part-time—if they were in active service at all. This article will highlight the various other socio-economic activities of non-Muslim protégés of European consulates in the pre-modern period, with case studies from Aleppo. These additional enterprises, which have escaped scholarly attention until now, also show that the protégés had and generally kept close ties with their local confessional community and did not “Westernize” nearly as much as it is often assumed.

scholarly journals Golf: Is It a New Form of Sustainable Tourism or a Violation of Traditional Rural Vocations? Italy and Brazil: Comparison between Two Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6125
Author(s):  
Maria Gemma Grillotti Di Giacomo ◽  
Pierluigi De Felice ◽  
Antonietta Ivona ◽  
Luisa Spagnoli
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Primary Activity ◽  
New Form

The present research work analyzes the path of territorial reconfiguration that has led to the new uses of agricultural land. In particular, the analysis focuses on the conflict of use between agriculture and sport. Is the sporting practice of golf a new form of sustainable tourism or a violation of traditional rural vocations? The paper compares two case studies in Italy and Brazil to try to answer the aforementioned research question. The two cases under study represent a conflict of land use between the hypothesis of persevering solely agricultural activity and the possibility of introducing new activities. Often, however, agriculture as the only activity practiced by a population is not enough to ensure a sufficient income; it is therefore necessary to diversify economic activities. As will be seen in the text, this does not mean a total abandonment of the primary activity in favor of other land uses apparently in contrast with it.

Corporate Sustainability: Challenge to Managerial Orthodoxies

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dexter Dunphy
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Central Place ◽  
Marked Contrast ◽  
Sustainability Management

ABSTRACTThis paper addresses the issue of corporate sustainability. It examines why achieving sustainability is becoming an increasingly vital issue for society and organisations, defines sustainability and then outlines a set of phases through which organisations can move to achieve increasing levels of sustainability. Case studies are presented of organisations at various phases indicating the benefits, for the organisation and its stakeholders, which can be made at each phase. Finally the paper argues that there is a marked contrast between the two competing philosophies of neo-conservatism (economic rationalism) and the emerging philosophy of sustainability. Management schools have been strongly influenced by economic rationalism, which underpins the traditional orthodoxies presented in such schools. Sustainability represents an urgent challenge for management schools to rethink these traditional orthodoxies and give sustainability a central place in the curriculum.

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