Metropolitan Councils

2019 ◽  
pp. 252-270
Author(s):  
Innocent Chirisa ◽  
Gift Mhlanga ◽  
Buhle Dube ◽  
Liaison Mukarwi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Urban And Regional Development ◽  
Impact Of Urbanization ◽  
The Impact

Although no traction in the envisioned direction has been observed since the adoption of the concept of “metropolitan councils” in the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 20 of 2013), there is much potential, scope, and sense in the idea to spur urban and regional development under the impact of urbanization in the country and beyond. In the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Section 269, Harare and Bulawayo Metropolitan are the only regions due for metropolitan councils. The present study seeks to unravel three critical aspects surrounding the concept metropolitan councils as a new paradigm for urban and regional planning and development in Zimbabwe. The study is based on archival methods, which make use of existing documents including the Constitution of Zimbabwe amendment No.20, media reports, reports and plans, by local authorities, among others. Textual and content analysis have been applied to decipher and pigeonhole into different issues towards clustering them into meaningful themes, hence molding the debate of the chapter.

scholarly journals Policy Implementation Study on Spatial Planning for Environmental Conflict (Study Location: Rembang Regency)

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 09015
Author(s):  
Indraya Kusyuniadi
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Commercial Housing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Spatial Plan

This study aims to see the impact and benefits as an outcome of a policy, where this policy is in the form of spatial planning (Regional Planning). As known RTRW is a product that can be regarded as "the book of development" in every region both in the provincial and regional levels. One of them is as a decision tool for investors (investors) in increasing local development investment, spatial planning (RTRW) is also expected to maintain the environment, in order to support the sustainability of regional development. In reality, there are still many conflicts of interest in the implementation process of regional development, especially between economic and environmental interests. Often the interests of regional sustainability are placed at a lower level (less priority) than investment / economy. Land conversion that is inconsistent with district / city spatial planning RTRW is relatively still occurring, especially for economic purposes. Lack of policy called spatial plan in this case RTRW Province and Regency in responding to existing condition in field. How can a product that is said to be "Scripture" a regional planning is powerless in fulfilling the space for investment in the form of industry, commercial, housing and so forth. There are several results that can be concluded in this study. Basically, the importance of the environment at least can be used as the basis or priority of the main decision makers above economic interests and other politic interests. The current Spatial Plan / RTRW document still holds a big question whether at the time of compilation it follows the norms and rules in a plan (data accuracy, through input process from the community).

scholarly journals Media Reports as a Source for Monitoring Impact of Influenza on Hospital Care

10.2196/14627 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e14627
Author(s):  
Daphne FM Reukers ◽  
Sierk D Marbus ◽  
Hella Smit ◽  
Peter Schneeberger ◽  
Gé Donker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Influenza Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Hospital Capacity ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
The Impact

Background The Netherlands, like most European countries, has a robust influenza surveillance system in primary care. However, there is a lack of real-time nationally representative data on hospital admissions for complications of influenza. Anecdotal information about hospital capacity problems during influenza epidemics can, therefore, not be substantiated. Objective The aim of this study was to assess whether media reports could provide relevant information for estimating the impact of influenza on hospital capacity, in the absence of hospital surveillance data. Methods Dutch news articles on influenza in hospitals during the influenza season (week 40 of 2017 until week 20 of 2018) were searched in a Web-based media monitoring program (Coosto). Trends in the number of weekly articles were compared with trends in 5 different influenza surveillance systems. A content analysis was performed on a selection of news articles, and information on the hospital, department, problem, and preventive or response measures was collected. Results The trend in weekly news articles correlated significantly with the trends in all 5 surveillance systems, including severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) surveillance. However, the peak in all 5 surveillance systems preceded the peak in news articles. Content analysis showed hospitals (N=69) had major capacity problems (46/69, 67%), resulting in admission stops (9/46, 20%), postponement of nonurgent surgical procedures (29/46, 63%), or both (8/46, 17%). Only few hospitals reported the use of point-of-care testing (5/69, 7%) or a separate influenza ward (3/69, 4%) to accelerate clinical management, but most resorted to ad hoc crisis management (34/69, 49%). Conclusions Media reports showed that the 2017/2018 influenza epidemic caused serious problems in hospitals throughout the country. However, because of the time lag in media reporting, it is not a suitable alternative for near real-time SARI surveillance. A robust SARI surveillance program is important to inform decision making.

Regulation of Coastal Zones and Natural Disasters: Mitigating the Impact of Tsunamis in Chile Through Urban and Regional Planning

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldine Herrmann
Keyword(s):  
Regional Planning ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Level ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Tsunami Mitigation ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis paper analyzes the role of urban and regional planning in mitigating the impact of tsunamis in Chile, particularly in response to the tsunami of February 27, 2010. It examines the draft norms and policies to reduce the impact of tsunamis at the national level, as well as tsunami mitigation measures proposed in recent reconstruction plans by local councils. This paper shows that local regulations that mitigate the impact of tsunamis are being designed and developed in a weak national regulatory framework and are “improvised” at the local level. Therefore, a clear regulatory framework and set of urban polices is required in Chile at the national and local level to reduce vulnerability to tsunamis. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to mitigate the impact of tsunamis in Chile through urban and regional planning at the national and local level.

scholarly journals AGRIKULTUR PEDESAAN BERKELANJUTAN: USULAN KONSEP PENGEMBANGAN WILAYAH CEPOGO RAYA, KABUPATEN BOYOLALI

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Nur Luthfiyyah ◽  
Inge Oktaviani ◽  
Dwi Putri Puspasari ◽  
M. Adib Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Spatial Integration ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning

Boyolali as the district with the best food sovereignty in Central Java Province in 2014, it only focuses on the protection of wetland farming through the policy of Sustainable Agriculture Farm (LP2B). While dry land farming has not received special attention. Agricultural horticulture and dairy farming which is the region's superior product has not been able to provide more favorable economic value through the integration of sectors from upstream to downstream to improve the economy of the community. Starting from this issue, this article aims to propose the concept of regional development through rural agriculture. This article is based on the perspective of urban and regional planning in Cepogo, Ampel, Musuk, and Selo sub districts, which is then called Cepogo Raya Region. Through the study of secondary data and primary data in the form of interviews, questionnaires and observations, this article discusses qualitatively the concept of regional development. Field and institutional surveys were conducted from July to September 2017 in the lectures of Studio of Planning Process (4th semester) and Studio of Planning (5th semester) undergraduate program of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University. The proposed concept of rural area development in Boyolali District is to bring up two urban centers with the concept of agribusiness development in Cepogo Sub district and agroindustry in Ampel Sub-district through the direction of regional development based on the local potential of each sub-district. The result of research of Cepogo Raya region development plan with sustainable agriculture system, that is plan to utilize new development center which integrated with structure plan of Cepogo Raya region. The strategy used, namely spatial integration in the model of sustainable agriculture systems

Urban and Regional Planning Education in Mexico

2019 ◽  
pp. 0739456X1988966
Author(s):  
Sergio Peña
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
First Century ◽  
Rational Model ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Planning Education ◽  
Course Syllabi ◽  
Twenty First Century ◽  
Education In Mexico

This analysis sheds light on planning education in Mexico. One important question that the paper addresses is: Are planning programs forming professionals capable of addressing the challenges that cities and regions face in the twenty-first century? The study draws upon a content analysis of 253 course syllabi and a database of 128 employed local planners. The results of the analysis suggest that planning curricula are still very much embedded in the rational model and there is a challenge for strengthening the curricula with more communicative skills that are valuable in a postmodern society.

I Am Having a Dilemma

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Monica Chien ◽  
Brent W. Ritchie ◽  
Richard Shipway ◽  
Holly Henderson
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Social Dilemma ◽  
Perceived Fairness ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Mega Event ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to better understand factors underlying local residents’ responses to mega event development. The authors suggest that residents’ intention to give or withhold support of hosting an event in the community can be viewed as a social dilemma and examine the effects of event publicity, perceived fairness of event portrayal, and residents’ commitment to the event. In a field study that assesses the impact of 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events on residents at Weymouth and Portland, United Kingdom, the study finds that event publicity is linked to residents’ supporting behaviors indirectly through commitment. Perceived fairness of event portrayal is identified as a moderator of the event publicity effect. Specifically, when media reports of the event are considered biased or unfair, the effect of both positive and negative event publicity is attenuated. The findings have implications for event organizations and local authorities in stakeholder relationship management.

scholarly journals Em busca de uma agenda para o Planejamento Urbano e Regional: uma homenagem a Ana Clara Torres Ribeiro

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Rainer Randolph
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Territorial Management ◽  
Education Personnel ◽  
Regional Agenda ◽  
Management Issues

No âmbito da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – CAPES constatamos uma nova realidade da pós-graduação brasileira na Área de Planejamento Urbano e Regional que se constitui, nos últimos dez anos, através do credenciamento, de programas que (i) se encontram, em sua maioria, fora dos principais centros urbanos do país e (ii) estão voltados para a temática do desenvolvimento regional e da gestão territorial. O presente trabalho procura contribuir para uma reflexão acerca de uma agenda para a formação pós-graduada comprometida social e territorialmente em vista dos desafios que significam as condições atuais que se distinguem, significativamente, daquelas que alimentavam reflexões semelhantes no início do novo milênio as quais serão recuperadas em nossa argumentação, com a proposta de retomada de uma agenda formulada por Ana Clara Torres Ribeiro em 2002.Palavras-chave: Planejamento Urbano e Regional; agenda; pós-graduação; Ana Clara Torres Ribeiro. Abstract: Within the last ten years at the Coordination of Higher Education Personnel Improvement – CAPES – appears a new reality concerning the graduate courses in the area of Urban and Regional Planning through the accreditation of programs that (i) are mostly outside Brazil’s major urban centers, (ii) which are dedicated to regional development and territorial management issues. This paper seeks to contribute to a reflection on an agenda for graduate curses committed socially and territorially in view of the challenges originated by the current conditions which differ significantly from similar reflections at the beginning of the new millennium which will be reviewed within the argument of our essay, in order to get back a brief resumption of an agenda formulated by Ana Clara Torres Ribeiro in 2002.Keywords: Urban and Regional Planning; agenda; graduate; Ana Clara Torres Ribeiro.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document