scholarly journals Sustainability Assessment of the Anthropogenic System in Panama City: Application of Biomimetic Strategies towards Regenerative Cities

Biomimetics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Andrea Quintero ◽  
Marichell Zarzavilla ◽  
Nathalia Tejedor-Flores ◽  
Dafni Mora ◽  
Miguel Chen Austin
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Urban Metabolism ◽  
Panama City ◽  
Current State ◽  
Feasible Solutions ◽  
Green City Index ◽  
The City ◽  
Green Corridors

To understand the sustainability problem for Panama’s metropolitan area, its urban metabolism was investigated. A way to evaluate its current state was obtained by estimating a sustainable indicator based on the Green City Index. With the abstraction of the identified problems, the biomimetic strategy “problem-based approach” was carried out, where different pinnacles of nature were selected as a reference for the design of regenerative solutions. These were inspired by the understanding of the living world and how to include ecosystems in urban designs. Therefore, a framework was proposed for positive generation and natural solutions in cities to take advantage of the regenerative potential in Panama City. Using ecosystem services, a set of indicators were developed to measure regeneration over the years at the city scale. The results indicate that from the 11 selected pinnacles, 17 solutions inspired in nature were proposed to regenerate cities. Consequently, a SWOT analysis was realized along with a questionnaire by experts from different fields. The findings obtained show that the feasible solutions were: arborization, green facades, solar roofs, e-mobility, green corridors, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and biofilters. This research represents a step towards creating and developing regenerative cities, thus improving the quality of life of living beings and ecosystems present in society.

scholarly journals TOURIST BRANDING AS A MEANS OF REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC GOALS OF TRUSKAVETS RESORT DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larysa Teodorovych ◽  
Mariia Lushchyk
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Strategy Of Development ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Resort Development ◽  
Negative Factors ◽  
The City ◽  
Goals And Objectives

This article describes the advantages and infrastructural features of the resort of Truskavets - the most developed spa resort in Ukraine. It is emphasized that this resort has a developed network of different types of accommodation: hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, villas, which have more than 26,550 beds. A wide range of medical and health services is provided. The marketing strategy of development of the city which includes formation of a tourist brand is developed. Based on the data of the SWOT-analysis, the operational goals and objectives for achieving the strategic goals of the resort development were determined. Comparing the goals and real changes, the achievements and problems of the resort were identified to achieve the strategic goal: "Truskavets is the capital of health. The leader among the balneological resorts of the world with the unique healing water Naftusya. Western Ukrainian Center for Medical and Cultural Tourism, Sports, Beauty and Longevity, with a developed infrastructure, high social and economic standards. " Many tasks have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic damage to the city. In addition, the development of the resort is hampered by negative factors related to the solution of issues at the legislative and administrative levels. The modern logo of Truskavets indicates that the uniqueness of the brand is based on water resources, but it does not fully represent the tourist and recreational potential of the city. In the minds of potential consumers, the city is perceived only as a place where you can improve your health. Mostly middle-aged and older people are interested in it, the city does not attract young people. In Truskavets, the range of services of the sanatorium-resort complex is expanding and the quality of service is improving. But, despite the developed system of accommodation facilities, the development of territorial tourist products is slow. The potential of the subregion and the surrounding centers of culture and tourism is not fully used. The material and technical base of Truskavets, in addition to medical and health tourism, allows to develop business, excursion, cultural and educational, entertainment, sports and other types of tourism.

scholarly journals The quality of pedestrian space in the city: a case study of Olsztyn

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (30) ◽  
pp. 31-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Cieślak ◽  
Karol Szuniewicz
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Current State ◽  
Pedestrian Space ◽  
The City

Abstract The system of pedestrian urban space is the primary source of information on the state of the space. Walking around a city, we are perceptually building in our mind its physiognomic silhouette, which becomes the basis for evaluating the attractiveness of a city. Unfortunately, pedestrian traffic is rarely the subject of careful planning and design. Usually it regulates itself or is a side-effect of building an extensive system of road communication. On the other hand, concepts of shaping this system as a primary one appear more and more often, and pedestrian space is seen as high priority public space. The purpose of the article was to evaluate qualitative evaluation methods determining the current state of pedestrian pathways in the town Giżycko. Valuing quality, as a part of the science called qualimetrics, refers to determining the quality of objects which are the product of human activities, designed to meet the needs of human beings. At the root, it is a science relating to the determination of the quality of market items, supporting the production management process. As space, particularly urbanized, is created by people to satisfy their needs, it was concluded that quality valuation methods may also be useful to assess the quality of space. The article focuses on the quality of pedestrian routes that are essential to the central part of Giżycko. For these routes, the current state of the features identified as key for their quality was investigated, and quality classes of the routes were determined by analysis. The procedure can be a tool supporting the planning and implementation of modernization and renovation works for the area of pedestrian communication, and thus the image of the city.

scholarly journals The well-being of residents in an urban environment: the case of a Russian megapolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (35) ◽  
pp. 124-138
Author(s):  
Anna BAGIROVA ◽  
Olga NOTMAN
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Urban Restructuring ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Current State ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The City

The issue of ensuring the well-being of residents is central to systems of municipal governance. The purpose of our study is to measure the well-being of residents in an urban environment and, based on the obtained results, to identify problem areas that impede the achievement of strategic development goals in the megapolis. We conducted a representative survey of residents in one of the largest industrialized Russian megacities, Ekaterinburg. Based on the survey data, an index of subjective well-being in the urban environment was obtained, which included 4 blocks of assessment indicators: 1) assessment of the current state of the urban environment; 2) assessment of the changes in the urban environment; 3) assessment of personal well-being; and 4) assessment of intentions to live in the city. The study revealed that the most prosperous citizens in the urban environment are: 30-39 years old; married; employed. The problems of low well-being and the absence of youth intent to connect their futures with the city are identified as the main threats to the megapolis’ development. The results of our study are of practical importance for making informed management decisions in urban restructuring planning, urban infrastructure upgrades, and the development of social policy measures aimed at improving the quality of life and well-being of citizens.

scholarly journals PERUMUSAN STRATEGI TEKNOLOGI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA UNIT KHUSUS PENGELOLAAN INSTITUSI PENDIDIKAN PADA PT. BANK NEGARA INDONESIA (PERSERO) TBK. KANTOR CABANG PERGURUAN TINGGI BANDUNG DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SWOT ANALYSIS DAN SFAS MATRIX

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-86
Author(s):  
Yose Andrea
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Special Unit ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Branch Office ◽  
The City

Level of banking competition is increasingly high demands on banks to focus more on the desired target market. PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Universities Branch Office Bandung (BNI PTB) is one branch in the city of Bandung which has a core business in Corporate Banking particular educational institution. To better focus on its managed, BNI PTB forming units specialized to manage the educational institutions managed. The existence of this unit is not specifically regulated as other units in BNI organization structure, because this unit is the only unit that is in BNI. Based on the above conditions, to maximize the existence of this special unit investigators interested in conducting research on this unit at BNI PTB and analyze strategic variables in the environment both external strategic environment and internal strategic environment. A number of respondents involved in this study consisted of the employees and management of branch offices and regional office management and after the selection of respondents, 20 respondents was selected to be part of the study, starting from the interviews, questionnaires phase 1 and phase 2 questionnaire. Identification results through the interview concluded several variables that affect the operation and performance of this particular unit. External variables, namely the growth of business education market in the city of Bandung, the factors of competition between banks and the development of technology to support quality of service to the Institute of Education, while internal factors consist of variables of Human Resources (HR), Information Systems Technology and Operations in the special unit itself. After analysis of the strategic variables by using a SWOT Analysis, SFAS Matrix and IE Matrix concluded that indicators of variable performance that is very supportive of this special unit and in line with the existence of this special unit in the IE matrix in cell 2 (growth strategy) with the concentration of horizontal integration through market expansion and internal development of technology in special units in order to facilitate the work. It can be concluded that the formulation of the availability of Information Technology has been defines the constraints faced by the special operations unit that could be addressed to improve the BNI Business PTB Branch Office and can also overcome the problems of existing human resources that have a positive impact on the performance of BNI Branch PTB as well as expected can accelerate and enhance the quality of better service to educational institutions. Keywords: Special Unit for Management of Educational Institutions, PT. Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk. Universities Branch Office Bandung, Strategic Management, Corporate Strategy, SWOT Analysis, SFAS Matrix, Matrix Internal External

scholarly journals ESSENCE AND PRINCIPLES OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF URBAN SPACE

2018 ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
V. A. Dianova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Comprehensive Planning ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Current State ◽  
The City

Rational planning of urban space is an important task, the level of resolution of which largely determines the quality of life of citizens. In addition, the rating of the city as the most convenient for life, or having a developed infrastructure has an impact on its investment attractiveness and, as a consequence, on the employment of the population in the production of goods and services. Therefore, the standard of living of people living in this municipality depends on how well and strategically planned the urban space is. The principles of the organization of life support systems of economic structures, basic management methods, urban planning of public works, the distribution of funds for their implementation and monitoring of implementation are fundamental to effective management. The article deals with the modern management of the city through the prism of the concept of spatial development, the use of which is necessary for regions with heterogeneous spatial structure. Since in the system of management of complex socio-economic development of the city is a fragment of the current state machine, the objectives of the management of the city - is the implementation of the tasks that can be carried out only within the framework of comprehensive planning of the state territorial development. The essence of strategic planning of the city should be considered as a social Corporation, reflecting and defending the interests of its citizens, urban communities, organizations and enterprises.

scholarly journals Strategy In Support Of Micro, Small And Medium Agro-Based

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 398-420
Author(s):  
Fitra Ariansyah ◽  
Laode Asrul ◽  
Eymal, B. Demmallino
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Research Result ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Industrial Education ◽  
Planning Strategy ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The City

This study aims to identify and evaluate the factors including internal (strengths and weaknesses) and external scope (opportunities and threats) in determining the strategy of the Balai Diklat in support the growth of agro-based micro, small and medium enterprises in Makassar City, as well as to determine the Balai Diklat strategy with a deep SWOT analysis support the growth of small and medium agro-based enterprises in the City Area Makassar. Data collection techniques use observation, documentation, interview, with the analysis used is the SWOT analysis. Research result indicates that the factors comprising the internal environment with pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses and the external environment, namely opportunities and threats. Wherefrom the analysis of the internal and external environment hence the results of this study the Makassar Industrial Education and Training Center still has strength and great opportunities in overcoming weaknesses and threats. From the analysis of the results of strategy determination using SWOT analysis, including strategic planning, strategy determination, and decision-making stages regarding the strategy, the strategy carried out by BDI Makassar in encouraging the growth of agro-based micro, small and medium enterprises Develop competency-based training modules and curriculum, Implement monitoring and evaluating programs/activities, recruiting processing machine instructors, general graphic and functional design instructor, Organizing 3 in 1 training, competency-based industrial system training and business incubator, and Improve the quality of human resources by attending training, industrial apprenticeships and writing KTI.

scholarly journals Architectural proposal for the rehabilitation and improvement of the houses of the city Yagúl housing unit, Oaxaca

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Miguel Adrián Hernández-Rodríguez ◽  
Heidy Gómez-Barranco ◽  
Luz Cecilia Rodríguez-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Soil Mechanics ◽  
Housing Unit ◽  
Digital Thermometer ◽  
Current State ◽  
Thermographic Camera ◽  
The City ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Compression Resistance

This article presents the results of an investigation carried out in the Yagul city housing unit in the state of Oaxaca, in order to study the deterioration problems that have caused the abandonment of the houses, and in this context, to propose strategies that solve these problems in addition to improving the quality of life of the inhabitants. For this investigation, non-destructive tests were carried out on the houses of the place, such as: Concrete compression resistance test using a digital sclerometer, temperature tests with a thermographic camera and infrared digital thermometer, detection of reinforcements using a portable Pachometer and soil mechanics. The results obtained have allowed us to know the current state of the houses and based on these data, make an architectural proposal for the rehabilitation and improvement of said houses, generating a bioclimatic environment and comfort for its inhabitants.

scholarly journals Sustainability of Riga 21st Century Apartment Complexes

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-117
Author(s):  
Santa Freimane
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Residential Environment ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Apartment Complexes ◽  
The City ◽  
Assessment Results

Abstract The research focuses on the sustainability of Riga 21st century apartment complexes, including the context of Riga, as well as sustainability assessment, results of the survey and SWOT analysis. Theoretical studies as well as empiric research methods were used. Research results show that there are some weaknesses, which do not allow achieving the best results, and should be improved in order to increase sustainability of residential environment and the city.

scholarly journals A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF HISTORICAL GARDENS: THE CASE STUDY OF ANTONIADIS IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

2020 ◽  
pp. 186-196
Author(s):  
Hoda Gamal ◽  
Dr. Maye Yehia ◽  
Dr. Amal Fathahllah
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Garden Design ◽  
Public Gardens ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
Sustainable Landscape ◽  
The City ◽  
Adaptation Index

Historical gardens are important touristic landscapes that have a great impact on the quality of life of the communities. Currently public gardens are neglected in Alexandria and there are no plans for designing new ones. The research is examining the case of Antoniadis garden, one of the most valuable historic gardens of the city. The methodology consists of the following stages: a theoretical review of the guidelines related to the following fields: sustainable landscape, garden design, garden tourism and the preservation of historic gardens. The Antoniadis Garden is analysed based on the criteria deduced from the literature review, the questionnaire and interviews. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis is developed to explain the potential, issues and challenges of Antoniadis. Finally, a framework that integrates all the above-mentioned guidelines and the SWOT analysis is developed to reach a comprehensive approach that can be implemented on similar cases with appropriate adaptation. INDEX TERMS— Revitalization; Sustainability; Garden Tourism; Antoniadis, Alexandria

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH DI KOTA BATURAJA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Rani Anwar ◽  
Titie Syahnaz Natalia
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Medium Businesses ◽  
The City ◽  
Descriptive Method

Micro, small and medium businesses have an important role for the economy in Indonesia. One of them is economic growth in employment and distribution of development results. On the other hand, MSMEs also face various problems, including limited working capital, low quality of human resources, and a lack of mastery in science and technology. Not only that, the lack of clarity about business prospects and planning, and how to market or promote the products being marketed. The method used in this research is descriptive method. The study population is MSMEs in the City of Baturaja. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and questionnaires while the data analysis technique uses SWOT analysis and then formulates strategies to overcome them. The purpose of the strategy for development of middle small micro businesses in the City of Baturaja is expected to increase the income so that welfare is also increasing.

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