The Impact of Participatory Planning Approach on the Quality Urban Design of Former Riverbank Brownfield Sites

In this work, an innovative sustainable spatial energy planning framework is developed on national scale for identifying and prioritizing appropriate, technically and economically feasible, environmentally sustainable as well as socially acceptable sites for the siting of large-scale onshore Wind Farms (WFs) and Photovoltaic Farms (PVFs) in Israel. The proposed holistic framework consists of distinctive steps allocated in two successive modules (the Planning and the Field Investigation module), and it covers all relevant dimensions of a sustainable siting analysis (economic, social, and environmental). It advances a collaborative and participatory planning approach by combining spatial planning tools (Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) and multi-criteria decision-making methods (e.g., Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)) with versatile participatory planning techniques in order to consider the opinion of three different participatory groups (public, experts, and renewable energy planners) within the site-selection processes. Moreover, it facilitates verification of GIS results by conducting appropriate field observations. Sites of high suitability, accepted by all participatory groups and field verified, form the final outcome of the proposed framework. The results illustrate the existence of high suitable sites for large-scale WFs’ and PVFs’ siting and, thus, the potential deployment of such projects towards the fulfillment of the Israeli energy targets in the near future.

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A Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Living Labs on Urban Design: The Case of the Furnish Project

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13084562 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 4562

Author(s):

Inés Aquilué ◽

Angélica Caicedo ◽

Joan Moreno ◽

Miquel Estrada ◽

Laia Pagès

Keyword(s):

Urban Design ◽

Social Impact ◽

Impact Analysis ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Phase Model ◽

Qualitative Assessment ◽

Tactical Urbanism ◽

Living Labs ◽

The Impact ◽

Loop Scheme

This paper presents a framework to support the assessment of urban design projects through Urban Living Labs (ULLs). The framework is based on the Tactical Urbanism (TU) practices and involves the use of Mobile Urban Elements (MUE) in uncertain and potentially confusing conditions (e.g., the COVID-19 context). The methodology includes the application of the Four-Phase Model (problem and ideation; development; implementation, testing and assessment; final proposal) and a quantitative and qualitative assessment. The proposed assessment criteria were developed through an evaluation according to three aspects: (1) feasibility impact; (2) social impact; and (3) spatial impact. The methodology was applied to Furnish, an urban design project based on a ULL and prototyping, which was recently developed in five European cities. The empirical results, obtained using the impact analysis, indicate that the prototypes developed in the project are transferable to other cities and generate social interaction in public spaces. The applied research showed that the Four-Phase Model may be used as a new and improved iterative design process: the LOOP Scheme. The application of this assessment methodology to ULLs may provide valuable information for the future planning of urban interventions in public spaces.

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Lively Social Space, Well-Being Activity, and Urban Design: Findings From a Low-Cost Community-Led Public Space Intervention

Environment and Behavior ◽

10.1177/0013916516659108 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 49 (6) ◽

pp. 685-716 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Jamie Anderson ◽

Kai Ruggeri ◽

Koen Steemers ◽

Felicia Huppert

Keyword(s):

Public Space ◽

Urban Design ◽

Design Research ◽

Local Community ◽

Social Space ◽

Low Cost ◽

Well Being ◽

Observation Data ◽

Before And After ◽

The Impact

Empirical urban design research emphasizes the support in vitality of public space use. We examine the extent to which a public space intervention promoted liveliness and three key behaviors that enhance well-being (“connect,” “be active,” and “take notice”). The exploratory study combined directly observed behaviors with self-reported, before and after community-led physical improvements to a public space in central Manchester (the United Kingdom). Observation data ( n = 22,956) and surveys (subsample = 212) were collected over two 3-week periods. The intervention brought significant and substantial increases in liveliness of the space and well-being activities. None of these activities showed increases in a control space during the same periods. The findings demonstrate the feasibility of the research methods, and the impact of improved quality of outdoor neighborhood space on liveliness and well-being activities. The local community also played a key role in conceiving of and delivering an effective and affordable intervention. The findings have implications for researchers, policy makers, and communities alike.

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Research on strategies of low-impact urban design in China. Take Beijing waterfront urban design evaluation as an example

10.47472/scnd7643 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Cong Cao ◽

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Suning Xu ◽

Keyword(s):

Urban Design ◽

Low Impact Development ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Design System ◽

Design Evaluation ◽

Multiple Perspectives ◽

Design Environment ◽

Chinese Cities ◽

Low Impact Design ◽

The Impact

This paper aims to provide theoretical method support and practical experience for creating environment friendly urban space by low-impact urban design methods, and discussed on two aspects of theory and practice. Firstly, the definition of low-impact urban design in the context of Chinese cities is expounded by combing the development stage of urban design environment view and analysing the development needs of Chinese cities. Then, it discusses the framework content and evolution process of low-impact urban design in China, and puts forward the view that low-impact development elements and low-impact design control elements are mutually dependent and mutually reinforcing. Next, the objects and related characteristics of low-impact urban design are explained from multiple perspectives, as object system, object composition and basic characteristics. Relevant strategy formulation is the focus of this paper. First, it is necessary to establish a low-impact urban design system in coordination with legal planning, so as to help implement the low-impact design concept with the seriousness and execution of legal planning. Secondly, the framework of low-impact urban design control elements including 5 different layers is established, which can effectively evaluate and optimize the impact of design results on the city. Thirdly, the value evaluation mechanism of dynamic cycle is proposed, which is helpful to the implementation of low-impact urban design and the restoration of design intention. Finally, the paper takes Beijing waterfront urban design evaluation as an example to apply the low impact evaluation model proposed in this paper, and satisfactory results were obtained

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The impact of design concepts on thinking performance in urban design studio

AL-Rafdain Engineering Journal (AREJ) ◽

10.33899/rengj.2013.72808 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 99-117

Author(s):

Dr. E. H. Alallaf ◽

H. H. Alsoofe ◽

Dr. N.T. Alkymakchy

Keyword(s):

Urban Design ◽

Design Studio ◽

Design Concepts ◽

The Impact

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Visual Communication in Urban Design and Planning: The Impact of Mediatisation(s) on the Construction of Urban Futures

Urban Planning ◽

10.17645/up.v5i2.3279 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Gabriela Christmann ◽

Ajit Singh ◽

Jörg Stollmann ◽

Christoph Bernhardt

Keyword(s):

Digital Media ◽

Urban Design ◽

Active Role ◽

Thematic Issue ◽

Sociological Approach ◽

Core Concepts ◽

The Media ◽

Urban Futures ◽

Visual Construction ◽

The Impact

<p>This editorial introduces the subject matter of the thematic issue, which includes a diverse collection of contributions from authors in various disciplines including, history, architecture, planning, sociology and geography. Within the context of mediatisation processes—and the increased use of ever-expanding I&C technologies—communication has undergone profound changes. As such, this thematic issue will discuss how far (digital) media tools and their social uses in urban design and planning have impacted the visualisation of urban imaginations and how urban futures are thereby communicatively produced. Referring to an approach originating from the media and communication sciences, the authors begin with an outline of the core concepts of mediatisation and digitalisation. They suggest how the term ‘visualisation’ can be conceived and, against this background, based upon the sociological approach of communicative constructivism, a proposal is offered, which diverges from traditional methods of conceptualising visualisations: Instead, it highlights the need for a greater consideration towards the active role of creators (e.g., planners) and recipients (e.g., stakeholders) as well as the distinctive techniques of communication involved (e.g., a specific digital planning tools). The authors in this issue illustrate how communicative construction, particularly the visual construction of urban futures, can be understood, depending upon the kind of social actors as well as the means of communication involved. The editorial concludes with a summary of the main arguments and core results presented.</p>

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Releasing Cultural Tourism Potential of Less-privileged Island Communities in the Mediterranean: An ICT-enabled, Strategic, and Integrated Participatory Planning Approach

Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management - The Impact of Tourist Activities on Low-Density Territories ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-65524-2_4 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 63-93

Author(s):

Dionisia Koutsi ◽

Anastasia Stratigea

Keyword(s):

Cultural Tourism ◽

Participatory Planning ◽

Planning Approach ◽

Island Communities ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

Tourism Potential

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Te Ara Waiora a Tāne: a kaupapa Māori mental-health assessment and intervention planning approach

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1039856219829225 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 337-340

Author(s):

Allister Bush ◽

Whetu Campbell ◽

Maire Ransfield

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Preliminary Evaluation ◽

Planning Approach ◽

Kaupapa Māori ◽

Intervention Planning ◽

Engagement Assessment ◽

One Year ◽

User Friendly ◽

The Impact

Objective: The aims of this paper are to describe a Māori approach to assessment and intervention planning using the Māori creation narrative Te Ara a Tāne (The Journey of Tāne) and to outline an evaluation one year after the model was implemented. Conclusions: Te Ara Waiora a Tāne is a kaupapa Māori (Māori-centred) mental-health engagement, assessment, goal setting and planning approach designed to enhance the mana (spiritual and personal authority) of whānau (individuals and family/families) at the point they enter a Māori service and during ongoing mental-health work. Preliminary evaluation indicated that staff considered the model user-friendly and helpful for whānau. Further evaluation is needed to assess the impact of this approach on Māori whānau engagement with services.

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