scholarly journals Seeing like an investor: urban development planning, financialisation, and investors’ perceptions of London as an investment space

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 1064-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Raco ◽  
Nicola Livingstone ◽  
Daniel Durrant
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Development Planning

scholarly journals An Optimized Approach for Extracting Urban Land Based on Log-Transformed DMSP-OLS Nighttime Light, NDVI, and NDWI

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 766
Author(s):  
Yuanmao Zheng ◽  
Qiang Zhou ◽  
Yuanrong He ◽  
Cuiping Wang ◽  
Xiaorong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Urban Land ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Water Index ◽  
Nighttime Light

Quantitative and accurate urban land information on regional and global scales is urgently required for studying socioeconomic and eco-environmental problems. The spatial distribution of urban land is a significant part of urban development planning, which is vital for optimizing land use patterns and promoting sustainable urban development. Composite nighttime light (NTL) data from the Defense Meteorological Program Operational Line-Scan System (DMSP-OLS) have been proven to be effective for extracting urban land. However, the saturation and blooming within the DMSP-OLS NTL hinder its capacity to provide accurate urban information. This paper proposes an optimized approach that combines NTL with multiple index data to overcome the limitations of extracting urban land based only on NTL data. We combined three sources of data, the DMSP-OLS, the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), and the normalized difference water index (NDWI), to establish a novel approach called the vegetation–water-adjusted NTL urban index (VWANUI), which is used to rapidly extract urban land areas on regional and global scales. The results show that the proposed approach reduces the saturation of DMSP-OLS and essentially eliminates blooming effects. Next, we developed regression models based on the normalized DMSP-OLS, the human settlement index (HSI), the vegetation-adjusted NTL urban index (VANUI), and the VWANUI to analyze and estimate urban land areas. The results show that the VWANUI regression model provides the highest performance of all the models tested. To summarize, the VWANUI reduces saturation and blooming, and improves the accuracy with which urban areas are extracted, thereby providing valuable support and decision-making references for designing sustainable urban development.

A Study on Development of Urbanization in Western Region under the Ecological Environment Restriction

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 5853-5858
Author(s):  
Lu Feng Duan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
External Condition ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Evolution System ◽  
Industrial Transformation ◽  
Organic Combination

Ecological environment is an important external condition for subsistence and development of human being, and urbanization is an important engine to promote regional economy and social development, and whether they can become an organic combination would be crucial for the western region to ensure sustainable development in economy and society. The paper presents the corresponding solution including change of idea about ecology, improvement of environment for urban development, planning in a scientific and reasonable way, upgrading urban evolution system, carrying on industrial transformation, enhancement of the momentum for urban development, building “Two Oriented” society so as to increase urban development quality after analysis of various restrictive factors in development of urbanization in western region under the ecological environment restriction.

Regional Information Visualizer Assisting Urban Development Planning

1995 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin YOSHIKAWA ◽  
Hisanori TSUNODA
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Development Planning

scholarly journals GIS-technologies in the specific features of development planning in large cities of Europe in the XVIII - XIX centuries

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (92) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Vladislav Kazachenko
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Satellite Image ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Gis Technologies ◽  
Financial Investments ◽  
Historical Architecture ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Architectural Planning ◽  
Use Of Knowledge

Аbstract. Problem. The article reveals the use of knowledge of astronomy in engineering calculations when planning urban development in the 18th - 19th centuries. Goal A solar calculator from the SunCalc program was used in the study. It was proved by the example of the ancient buildings of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican that architects in ancient times madeaccurate calculations for the planning of streets and cities and used astronomical knowledge Thanks to the use of modern GIS technologies, it has become possible in our time to superimpose the existing buildings on a satellite image of the territory of the ancient buildings and see that the line of St. Peter's Square completely coincides with the line of the sun, directed at the vernal equinox - March 22. Methodology. The building line of the square - the beginning and end of the buildings, consisting ofcolumns, coincides with the line of the sun's rays directed to the days of the summer and winter solstices. This suggests that the architectural planning of the development of ancient cities was carried out with calculations according to the laws ofthe ecliptic, with knowledge of physical and mathematical calculations and all streets and arched vaults were aimed at the passage of sunlight on certain days in certain places, as if illuminating buildings and squares. Modern urban developmentplanning should be carried out using GIS technologies and mathematical modeling. Results Modern urban development must take into account historical architecture, areas of historical events and protected areas. The stylistics in the design must berepeated and the development planning must be carried out in a single architectural ensemble of the city. This will attract tourists and financial investments to us. 

scholarly journals Urban Development Trends In The Latgale Region At The Beginning Of The 21st Century

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Ivars Matisovs
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Development Trends ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
The Status

The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of urban development trends in the Latgale region, observed at the beginning of the 21st century and to a large extent also outlines the direction of future development. The paper is based on the evaluation of spatial development planning documents,the analysis of the available statistical data and the review of the urban development projects subject to implementation, supplemented by some results of field studies on the urban environment quality. Though the urban environment and partly also the landscape quality has been improved during the last period, as well as in many areas with support of the EU programmes major urban environment development projects are being implemented, however the economic growth is stalling, depopulation processes are not contained, and the regional urban development index is expressly negative. In the course of the administrative and territorial reform the status of the majority of towns and cities of the Latgale region has significantly changed, and sustainable urban development in the region is still under real threat.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING STATE OF THE CROSSROADS AND PROPOSAL OF A SOLUTION OF REGULATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC BY PRESENTATION OF MODELING BY PTV - VISSIM SOFTWARE

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 799-803
Author(s):  
Emira Destanović
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Traffic Regulation ◽  
Resilient Infrastructure ◽  
Strategic Solution

The plan of this paper is focused on road traffic, regulating the intersection with light traffic signs and providing proposals for the planned strategic solution for achieving sustainability. It defines concrete activities and programs that will contribute to the sustainable development of the area based on the analysis of the current state of traffic. Through the implementation of the strategic plan, this plan will maintain urban mobility, the rapid passage of all traffic participants, also the conditions to fulfill the sustainable development that global experts have designated as; Ensure easy and healthy life with less air pollution for all traffic users, access to reliable traffic regulation programs, maintain modern energy to encourage new innovations in the form of transport. Build a resilient infrastructure by analyzing software simulations, and foster innovation by fostering the use of new technology. The strategic problems of developed cities require careful consideration and implementation of innovative approaches to creating strategic solutions. Contemporary ways of innovative arrangements and programs, based on sound regulation, are increasingly being used in practice, replacing new urban development instruments that are more appropriate to the needs of public administration and the possibilities of civilization. Global problems and accelerated dynamics of urban growth, above all, imply the use of innovative technology. The criterion for implementing the efficiency of technology in reaching the provision of an adequate quality of life. Strategic solution, which is implemented in the software as one of the newest urban development instruments, is specifically aimed at achieving the set goals, while respecting the principle of sustainability of traffic regulation, which is a strategic issue in many countries. Its basic characteristic is due to the development policies and the desired future through the dialogue of the wide traffic network. To make cities and other settlements, safe, resistant and sustainable strategic promotion of better development planning and incentivize modeling on the PTV VISION platform. Creating this plan will enable all future projects and ideas to be based on the unique programs provided by the software to ensure the consistency of the strategic approach. This means that the same importance will be attached to large infrastructure projects, as well as to projects of peaceful traffic planning or improvement of local main roads. The 'PTV-VISSIM' software program becomes an umbrella document for all transport and transport planning activities in this regard. The desired direction will be established and the key initiatives for the realization of the strategy for the next few years will be presented.

scholarly journals Mapping Participatory Methods in the Urban Development Process: A Systematic Review and Case-Based Evidence Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8992
Author(s):  
Devindi Geekiyanage ◽  
Terrence Fernando ◽  
Kaushal Keraminiyage
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Participatory Methods ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Evidence Analysis ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Equitable Outcomes

Despite the fact that vulnerable communities are the most affected by unplanned cities, considerably less attention has been given to involving them in urban development in order to ensure equitable outcomes. In this regard, there is an urgent need for governments to introduce and enforce processes that allow citizens, including vulnerable communities, to participate in development planning and policymaking. However, at present, there is a lack of guidance for practitioners regarding the definition of a clear purpose of community engagement and the selection of appropriate participatory methods to fulfil the set purpose. This study provides a thorough account of the participatory methods that can be used to achieve various engagement goals throughout the urban development process. This structured literature review used 71 reports published from 2000 to 2020. The review revealed 34 participatory methods, wherein most of the methods are devoted to informing, consulting and involving communities, whilst only a few methods are available for interactive public participation that supports true collaboration and empowerment. The study identified 12 purposes of community engagement in urban development, and mapped the 34 participatory methods for achieving them. The analysed case studies showed that the current community engagement practices are mainly in the pre-design and briefing stages of the urban development processes, and that most projects are aiming to achieve the ‘inform’ and ‘consult’ levels of engagement, with a few aiming to achieve the ‘involve’ and ‘collaborate’ levels. This study shows that community engagement is often overlooked during the professional design, development and post-development phases. The paper presents an onion model which can be used by practitioners to choose appropriate participatory methods based on the intended urban development phase, the engagement level and the purpose of the community engagement.

Sustainable Urban Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Nicola Boccella ◽  
Irene Salerno
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
The World ◽  
University Of Rome ◽  
The City

The concept of participation in sustainable urban development practices is actually more and more popular in Europe and all over the world. In parallel, there is a rapid growth of urban design and planning projects including local communities in urban development planning activities. According to such concepts, this chapter, starting from the description of the results of field and desk researches carried out by ‘La Sapienza' University of Rome and related to communities involvement strategies currently available in Europe, describes and analyses a case study based on a concrete application of theoretical and methodological approaches, and two more cases of possible application of an integrated methodology. All the projects described concern the city of Rome.

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