scholarly journals Cartographic and geoinformational support for development of green urban planning in the Republic of Belarus

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-164
Author(s):  
Dzmitry Kurlovich ◽  
Iryna Usova ◽  
Vera Sysoyeva
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Green City

In recent years, the Republic of Belarus has developed the practice of introducing elements of green infrastructure into urban development programs. This is a contribution to the transition to environmentally friendly production technologies, the construction of buildings with a low share of energy and resource consumption, the implementation of environmental-oriented transport infrastructure, the use of effective technologies for the collection, disposal and processing of waste, and an increase in amount of green areas in cities. From 2016 to the present, the country is implementing a 5-year project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) “Supporting Green Urban Development in Small and Medium-Sized Cities in Belarus”. The objective of the Project is the growth of development of green urban development plans and pilot green urban development initiatives in the cities of Polack, Navapolack, Navahrudak related to energy efficiency and sustainable transport. An important component in the formation of green urban planning is the operation of spatial information. For this purpose, mapping and geoinformation approaches were applied in the study. They made it possible to identify the modern features of the distribution of green city indicators in pilot cities, carry out their analysis and propose a new development strategy that will improve the blue-green infrastructure. For each city, in the instrumental geographic information systems ArcGIS and QGIS, a methodology was developed and indicators were mapped that characterize condition of residential areas, quality of buildings, population density, location of green areas, proximity of public transport stops and other urban infrastructure, tourism service infrastructure and the distribution of energy users and sources of CO2 emissions. Based on the results of GIS analysis of the obtained layers of indicators of the profile of the green city, a spatial development strategy was formed. The information of the thematic layers on indicators of urban development became the basis for the creation of a series of web maps in ArcGIS Online, which are currently being discussed by residents of key cities. The cartographic materials prepared within the project can be finalized and used to work with city administrations, as well as to inform the population about the state of the city and the decisions taken.

scholarly journals Greenways as an element of urban planning: Banja Luka case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 501-515
Author(s):  
Tanja Trkulja ◽  
Ljiljana Dosenovic ◽  
Nikola Matic
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Satisfactory Condition ◽  
Urban Greenery ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
City Structure ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
The City ◽  
Green City

The continuous presence of the landscape concept in planning and design of the Banja Luka area until the end of the 20th century influenced the formation of the identity of Banja Luka as a green city. However, in the last twenty years, there is an absence of the green city concept from planning and designing of Banja Luka's area. In order to improve the state of urban greenery and achieve the satisfactory condition of the endangered landscape elements, this paper re-examines their significance for the city. The green infrastructure has ecological, social and aesthetic functions and it becomes an imperative in defining the strategic goals of a sustainable city. The study showed, that there are possibilities of increasing the size of green areas and improving the quality of green areas in the built city tissue. One of those possibilities is transformation of the existing brownfields into green areas. From the perspective of urban planning, the purpose of this paper is to point out the possibility of implementing the greenways in the city structure for the case study in Banja Luka. In this context, the research focuses on the area of the former Incel factory and the ability to transform the abandoned railways into a greenway. In this research, the sustainable spatial development context of Banja Luka is regarded as a permanent category which includes, among the others, the ambient values, the spirit of the place and the features of a green city are important for the city's inhabitants.

CENTER FOR URBAN INITIATIVES. EVOLUTION OF ARCHITECTURAL TYPOLOGY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
K. V ChIKRIZOVA ◽  
A. G GOLOVIN
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Central City ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Project Objectives ◽  
The City

The article is an attempt to rethink the interaction between urban communities, Urban governance bodies, architects and town planners in matters of urban development strategy for the case of Ulyanovsk city.A number of problems, such as low functional appeal of the central space, the lack of urban development strategies, formal participation in the development and adoption of urban development programs requires a new approach in the current socio-economic environment. Entering the setting of project objectives for the development of the central city area is not possible without an analysis of the current situation, the development of urban planning strategies and discuss, which is difficulty realizable within the existing administrative structure. Consolidation of efforts to make decisions on urban planning strategies available with the participation of stakeholders: Urban governance bodies, architects, people, and creating an environment of interaction: social complex, the Center for Urban Initiatives (CUI). As part of the CUI is to develop, negotiate and influence decisions on urban development strategies and integration in the development of the city and the creation of a comfortable urban environment.Create a full environment for the public and professional discussion on urban prospects can solve some urgent problems of the city.

scholarly journals THE PROBLEM OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE BIG CITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 154-163
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Zolotar
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Organizational Boundaries ◽  
Transfer Station ◽  
Big City ◽  
Waste Transfer ◽  
Area Of Influence

The economic, ecological, sanitary, and epidemiologic direction of problem of anthropogenous impact on environment and quality of waste management of the city are interested. The methodological questions of urban development of waste management are researched is not much well. The scientific substantiation of methodological system of waste management and distribution of waste collection points are the first solution of the problem in waste management. The organization of the system of sanitary cleaning of residential areas is based on the principles of a systematic approach: the principle of integrity means that the system of sanitary purification has clearly expressed spatial-planning and technological-organizational boundaries; the principle of hierarchical structure involves consideration of urban and technological organization of the system of sanitary purification in the fullness of its elements, essential connections between them. The basis of the method is the satisfying of urban planning principles, requirements and conditions of the territory when choosing a method of collecting sanitary cleaning. The decision on technological or organizational-technological way of collecting household waste is made at the third or second technological level and is based on urban planning requirements, analysis of the territory, and is made according to a number of restrictions that characterize the territory. The main urban planning restrictions when choosing a method of collection: territorial restriction, population density of the block, the perimeter of the territory of the block, the area of the territory within the streets, the area of influence of the waste transfer station.

scholarly journals URBAN PLANNING MODEL OF WATERFRONT RECREATION ZONES IN THE ALTAI MOUNTAIN REGION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Pavel Skryabin ◽  
◽  
Natal’ya Sergeeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Opinion Poll ◽  
Planning Model ◽  
Settlement Systems ◽  
Irkutsk Region ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Natural Landscapes ◽  
The Republic

Introduction: Over the past quarter of a century, the issue of urban development within regional settlement systems has not been a priority for most policy-makers and professionals. Much more attention has been focused on the issues arising from the expansion of major metropolises: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and several others (seven in total). In the meanwhile, the urban development of unique natural landscapes in other regions has been progressing on its own, without major supervision or proper attention from the professional community. For instance, the pristine land along Lake Baikal has undergone urban development without proper planning documentation; vast areas in the Irkutsk Region have been sold off for logging; and the Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai are seeing intensive development of unplanned recreation hubs. Purpose of the study: The study is aimed to create an urban planning model for unique natural landscapes. Methods: We used such methods as multi-factor analysis, photographic footage, opinion poll, and graphical modeling. Results: Out study results in an original model that illustrates the optimal location of new recreation hubs, mindful of preserving the unique environmental qualities of the natural landscape.

Cuestiones específicas de la ejecución de sentencias urbanísticas que inciden en la protección del medio ambiente. Especial referencia al principio de no regresión del suelo verde urbano

2014 ◽  
pp. 1563-1583
Author(s):  
Gemma GEIS I CARRERAS
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Judicial Review ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
The Public ◽  
Urban Green Areas ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Green Areas

LABURPENA: Hirigintza Zuzenbidearen kontrol jurisdikzionalak eragina du ingurumenaren babesean, biak lotuta baitaude. Ingurumenaren babesean sartzen da hirietako lurzoru berdea. Auzitegi Nagusiaren jurisprudentziarik berrienak hirietako lurzoru berdearen erregresiorik eza garatu du hiri-plangintzaren aldaketan. Hirigintzari buruzko epaiak betearazteak berezitasunak ditu eta horiek eragina dute ingurumenean: adibidez, hirigintza-lan publikoa, betearazte-fasea iraungitzea, epaiak eteteko arrazoi berria itsasertzaren babesari eta erabilera jasangarriari buruzko maiatzaren 29ko 2/2013 Legean. Epai horiek beteraztea ez da ezinezkoa, konplexua baizik, lehengoratzea zaila delako, luzea, edo ingurumenari kalte egiteko arriskua dagoelako. Betearazteak aurreikusi egin behar ditu ingurumenaren gaineko arriskuak, baina epaia geldiarazi gabe. RESUMEN: El control jurisdiccional del Derecho urbanístico incide en la protección del medio ambiente dada la imbricación entre ambos. La protección del medio ambiente integra el suelo verde de las ciudades. La jurisprudencia más reciente del Tribunal Supremo ha desarrollado el principio de no regresión del suelo verde urbano suelo como límite en la modificación del planeamiento urbanístico. La ejecución de las sentencias urbanísticas presenta unas especificidades propias que tienen especial incidencia en el medio ambiente, tales como: la acción pública urbanística, la caducidad de la fase de ejecución, la nueva causa de suspensión de ejecución de sentencias en la Ley 2/2013, de 29 de mayo, de protección y uso sostenible del litoral. Dichas sentencias presentan una mayor complejidad que no imposibilidad en la fase de ejecución por su dificultad, duración o riesgo de daño ambiental en la restauración. La ejecución deber prever los posibles riesgos ambientales pero no debe paralizarse el cumplimiento de la sentencia. ABSTRACT: Judicial review of urban development law has repercussions for environmental protection. Urban green areas are part of the environment and must be protected. The Supreme Court has limited urban development through the principle of nonregression of these urban green areas. Legal controversies surrounding the enforcement of urban development rulings with considerable environmental impact are analyzed. The analysis includes the public urban planning actions taken, the termination of the enforcement phase and the recently suspended enforcement of Coastal Law rulings. The environmental dimension complicates the enforcement phase due to the difficulty, the duration or the possible risk of environmental damage during restoration. Enforcement must take into account these particular features without compromising compliance with the ruling.

scholarly journals The CUSSH programme: learning how to support cities’ transformational change towards health and sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Michael Davies ◽  
Kristine Belesova ◽  
Melanie Crane ◽  
Joanna Hale ◽  
Andy Haines ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
The Impact

The Complex Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health (CUSSH) project is a global research programme on the complex systemic connections between urban development and health. Through transdisciplinary methods it will develop critical evidence on how to achieve the far-reaching transformation of cities needed to address vital environmental imperatives for planetary health in the 21st century. CUSSH’s core components include: (i) a review of evidence on the effects of climate actions (both mitigation and adaptation) and factors influencing their implementation in urban settings; (ii) the development and application of methods for tracking the progress of cities towards sustainability and health goals; (iii) the development and application of models to assess the impact on population health, health inequalities, socio-economic development and environmental parameters of urban development strategies, in order to support policy decisions; (iv) iterative in-depth engagements with stakeholders in partner cities in low-, middle- and high-income settings, using systems-based participatory methods, to test and support the implementation of the transformative changes needed to meet local and global health and sustainability objectives; (v) a programme of public engagement and capacity building. Through these steps, the programme will provide transferable evidence on how to accelerate actions essential to achieving population-level health and global climate goals through, amongst others, changing cities’ energy provision, transport infrastructure, green infrastructure, air quality, waste management and housing.

scholarly journals Access and Use of Green Areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Green Infrastructure Management in the “New Normal”

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 9842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuta Uchiyama ◽  
Ryo Kohsaka
Keyword(s):  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Health Planning ◽  
Infrastructure Management ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Agricultural Lands ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Green Areas

This study aims to identify the influence of the socioeconomic attributes and environmental contexts of citizens’ residential areas on the access and use of green areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results can aid policymaking and facilitate the safe and unrestricted use of green areas during the pandemic. The access and use of green areas were analyzed using a survey conducted after the official COVID-19 emergency in Japan (16 April to 14 May, 2020). Visits to green areas during the pandemic have gained salience globally from multiple perspectives: health, planning, social justice, and equity. The results of this study demonstrated that socioeconomic factors influenced the frequency of visiting green areas. The factors further influenced the use of the three categories of green areas (parks, agricultural lands, and gardens). Environmental contexts, including the land use patterns in residential areas, also influenced the use of specific types of green areas. Thus, policies need to further facilitate visits to green areas by reflecting the socioeconomic attributes of residents and their households, including income, number of children, gender, and age, incorporating those who have less access and considering the spread of COVID-19 locally. Furthermore, policies for the use of specific green areas, including parks, agricultural lands, and gardens, need to take cognizance of the residents’ environmental contexts. Management of specific green areas, like agricultural lands, is required, and residents should be provided with opportunities to use these areas with measures to avoid infection.

scholarly journals Evolution of Green Areas in Europe—A Comparison Between Three Urban Areas

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Halbac-Cotoara-Zamfir ◽  
Halbac-Cotoara-Zamfir ◽  
Kalantari ◽  
Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Architecture And Design

Urbanization is a continuous and dynamic process which has a direct impact on ecosystems and their services provided to human society. Restriction of green areas greatly accentuates urban ecological risks, having an immediate negative impact on their viability and sustainability, on life quality and population health. Increasing population density in urban areas leads to an increasing need for space. Parallel to the tentacular development of urban agglomerations, structure, architecture and design have changed, at the expense of green spaces. The development of urban areas in several European Countries (e.g., Romania, Portugal, Sweden, amid substantial demographic growth, it was made at the expense of green areas. Historical milestones of urban and peri-urban development are also key milestones in green space strategies, both in terms of development and conversion into different land-uses. This article investigates the evolution of green infrastructure in three distinct countries in Europe. In western Romania (Timisoara urban area and its neighboring peri-urban zones) we investigate the strong correlation with the evolution of urban development and the strategies developed for improving the life quality. In central Portugal, we analyze the dynamics of green infrastructures in a peri-urban catchment close to Coimbra city Centre, driven by long term urbanization. In Sweden (Malmö city), we study the history of blue-green infrastructures such as sustainable urban drainage over the past two decades and application of this in the physical planning. We will emphasize the main key milestones in green space strategies, similitudes and differences between three urban areas located in three different bio-geographical areas.

scholarly journals Towards Sustainable Urban Planning for Puyo (Ecuador): Amazon Forest Landscape as Potential Green Infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4768
Author(s):  
Thony Huera-Lucero ◽  
Adela Salas-Ruiz ◽  
Daysi Changoluisa ◽  
Carlos Bravo-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Secondary Forest ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Amazon Forest ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Ecological Value

The peri-urban area of Puyo, where agricultural, urban and conservation logics are mixed, is a contested area in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Rapid urban growth and agricultural activities are the main threats to the conservation of its biodiversity. To promote the conservation of natural spaces in urban planning instruments, it is necessary to first demonstrate their environmental and ecological value. In this paper, such value was analyzed by quantifying biodiversity value and carbon storage capacity in situ. The results show that Puyo’s periphery (a 4 km radius) is an opportunity space, where the conservation of its biodiversity is a key factor in strategies to promote sustainable urban development. Firstly, there are natural areas of high environmental value (secondary forest, gramalote pastures with trees and gramalote pastures) that all together fix 1,664,683 Mg CO2 and control hydrological risks (with 80% of the green areas linked to flood areas)—valuable ecosystem services. Secondly, the conservation of biodiversity brings associated economic activities that can promote local sustainable development. Despite this, the results reveal that the conservation of peri-urban natural ecosystems is not a goal in Puyo’s urban planning strategy. Therefore, future research should be focused on urban planning tools that promote environmentally, economically and socially sustainable urban development.

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