scholarly journals Strategies for organizing and improving urban space (Case study: from Mahbas intersection to Mission intersection, Ahmad Shah Baba Mineh town)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
Parviz Akhtar Jaheed ◽  
Hamid Reza Ameri Siahvi ◽  
Asadollah Movahedi
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Space Case ◽  
Transportation Routes ◽  
The City

The city is a place for human life, where all the components necessary for human life must be present in the city so that human beings can live physically and mentally in peace. The cities of Afghanistan, especially the residential town of Ahmad Shah Baba Mina, are facing many problems. The purpose of this research was to investigate the problems of this town and to provide suggestions for its improvement and organization. The method of this research is library, perception and field considerations. Targeted interviews were conducted with 12 people who were familiar with urban design and urban planning issues. The analysis was performed by SWOT technique and space arrangement. The research results show that this town is faced with challenges such as transportation problems, lack of proper sidewalks, lack of urban furniture, visual personality and identity issues, environmental challenges, lack of proper distribution of land uses, congestion in public spaces. And there are issues that have changed the physical appearance and public spaces. During this research, suggestions for setting up public transportation routes, setting up vendors and new neighborhoods for their activities, Create special bike lanes, Improving the quality of public spaces has been provided to create public activities, improve public spaces as well as promote sensory richness.

scholarly journals CASE STUDY ON HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY AND SQUARE

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-165
Author(s):  
Duygu Turgut Turgut
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Trafalgar Square ◽  
Transportation Routes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

While the squares have been in the network of relations with the political, social and religious structure of the society since the early days of history, today, they have been associated with the cars, speed and technology in the process formed with the modernization movement. In some squares, there are tramways, public transportation routes and stops, and there are also motor vehicles. The squares have turned into places where there is a continuous flow with fast traffic except for waiting at the bus stops and railway station. With this change, our needs also changed, and with the introduction of motor vehicles in our lives, the squares remained as neglected urban spaces in an effort to create a transportation network. The use of the squares belongs to the period in which people have habit of being together, but now squares use belongs to a period in which we are not together even if we are side by side. Within the scope of this study, nowadays, approaches and practices for the squares that is an urban space in the world have been investigated. According to the results of sections, the criteria for evaluating the completeness of the city-square relationship in today’s conditions are set out in a table. The selected from the Trafalgar Square, Bryant Park and Taksim Square samples consecutively examined in the context of these criteria.

scholarly journals Practical Functioning of a Sustainable Urban Complex with a Park—The Case Study of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5071
Author(s):  
Beata Makowska
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Cultural Center ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Urban Complex

Intensive urban development has created a shortage of urban green areas. The need to economically plan and use urban green spaces has fueled the redefinition of public spaces and parks so as to provide the residents with both recreation and relaxation facilities, as well as a forum for contact with culture. This paper discusses the case of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in the Kallithea district on the outskirts of Athens, near the Mediterranean Sea. It fills a gap in the research on the aspects of the practical functioning of such facilities. The methodology used in the research included an analysis of the literature, the SNFCC’s reports, and an in situ survey. The cultural center hosts a number of events aimed at promoting Greece’s natural and cultural heritage. The paper includes a detailed analysis of the events organized by the SNFCC in the period 2017–2020 and their immense impact on residents. The aim of the study is to show that the creation of the SNFCC with the park areas has functioned as a factor contributing to the improvement of the quality of urban space and the quality of life of the city’s inhabitants. The paper’s conclusions indicate that the sustainable SNFCC project, which fulfils the urban ecology criteria, has been very well received by the visitors—citizens and tourists alike. A program-centered innovation introduced by the SN Park has added great value to their lives. The project contributes to economic and cultural growth, as well as the protection and promotion of heritage.

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 Urban water bodies as the basis for functioning of public spaces

2020 ◽  
Vol 217 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Valentina Kurochkina
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
High Rate ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Recently, housing construction in cities has been carried out at a high rate. Increasingly, urban abandoned and flooded depressive spaces near water bodies (often rivers), which were previously used as industrial facilities or temporarily used, are becoming the sphere of architectural and landscape transformations. The restoration of such territories helps to improve the quality of urban space and improve its ecological properties. Correct development of territories near rivers and various water bodies has a great health-improving effect on the urban environment, improves its natural and climatic conditions. In addition, social and economic factors play an important role in this process, since such transformed territories and territories adjacent to them significantly increase investment attractiveness. This paper examines modern approaches to the development of urban public spaces, based on the formation of architectural environments that ensure the relationship of urban development with water bodies and adjacent territories. The paper notes that water bodies are not only an important component of the natural-ecological framework, but are also the basis for the framework of urban-planning natural-technogenic systems as a whole. And the creation of a continuous urban fabric is impossible without the organization of a ‘water’ line of development, provision of compositional, functional and communication interconnection of open urban and water spaces, which is actively being introduced today in architectural and urban planning practice. The paper examines the role of water bodies in the ecological system of the city, as well as in its structure as a whole. The aim of the study is to identify the features of the formation of a public urban space, to determine the patterns of its development, to identify criteria that reflect the nature, scale and features of the impact of urbanization on a water body. Some principles of revitalization of coastal areas, as well as the creation of a system of publicly accessible, compositionally expressive spaces are considered. The principles of space transformation aimed at the formation of a holistic image of the city, as well as the impact of such a spatial arrangement of urban and water bodies on the safety and quality of the urban environment are considered.

The consequences of the pandemic. Possible strategies for the revitalization of urban space. Case study in Posillipo, Naples: the Pilot Settlement in Torre Ranieri

DIALOGO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-279
Author(s):  
Ilenia Gioia
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
Residential Context ◽  
The Many ◽  
Space Case ◽  
The City

This contribution underlines the conditions in which we are living, as a consequence of the pandemic events that have impacted the whole world. It is also intended to discuss possible strategies to be adopted for territorial, economic and social revitalization. Many companies have developed research and examples useful to the revaluation of the spaces of the city and that suggest the areas in which to invest to achieve this goal. It is also addressed the issue of the resilient periphery, a topic that has become extremely current if you try to consider the virus positively as a catalyst for opportunities. Speaking of the periphery, the example of a residential complex in Posillipo, Italy, is examined. An avant-garde project in a residential context in which, to this day, despite the many qualities of the neighborhood, its shortcomings are strongly felt: services not easily accessible, absent transportation, etc. In conclusion, having suggested the possible strategies and approaches to be adopted, it is hoped that with the funds made available, the idea of territorial recovery and enhancement can really become a reality.

scholarly journals PLANNING OF SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (164) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
O. Bezlyubchenko ◽  
T. Apatenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Spatial Development ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The City

The work is devoted to the consideration of the concepts of the spatial development of the cities of Ukraine taking into account today's specifics of the formation of institutes of their management. The issues discussed in this article are relevant to almost any city in modern Ukraine at the stage of transition of the country from industrial to post-industrial type. Among the most pressing issues are the rational use of territorial resources and environmental security within urban systems. There is also a trend of uneven economic development in urban areas. The solution to this problem is the balanced development of urban space with a diversified economy and infrastructure, as well as high quality of life. The formation of multifunctional urban areas will ensure sustainable spatial development of the city and significantly affect the quality of life. Identifying areas within the city that are inefficiently used and have additional development potential will provide an important resource, which, unlike remote areas, is already provided with transport and engineering infrastructure. Efficient use of territorial resources will allow the formation of a rational compact planning structure of the city. The housing of high quality should be provided with the necessary social and transport infrastructure, be diverse, medium, and multi-story. Comfortable stay of citizens in public spaces involves the integration of public spaces into the cultural life of the city based on the expansion of existing and introduction of new functional content, including the implementation of commercial initiatives and their use in organizing important socio-cultural projects. A comfortable stay in the city largely depends on the architectural appearance of its historic and modern buildings. Existing buildings create the front line of streets, form the environment of public spaces, define the line of the city silhouette. Filling the existing recreational areas included in the system of public spaces with new meanings to citizens.

scholarly journals Modeling Photovoltaic Potential for Bus Shelters on a City-Scale: A Case Study in Lisbon

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 4801
Author(s):  
Teresa Santos ◽  
Killian Lobato ◽  
Jorge Rocha ◽  
José António Tenedório
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Bus Stop ◽  
Solar Exposure ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
To Receive ◽  
The City

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (SGD7) and making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SGD11). Thus, across the globe, major cities are moving in the smart city direction, by, for example, incorporating photovoltaics (PV), electric buses and sensors to improve public transportation. We study the concept of integrated PV bus stop shelters for the city of Lisbon. We identified the suitable locations for these, with respect to solar exposure, by using a Geographic Information System (GIS) solar radiation map. Then, using proxies to describe tourist and commuter demand, we determined that 54% of all current city bus stop shelters have the potential to receive PV-based solutions. Promoting innovative solutions such as this one will support smart mobility and urban sustainability while increasing quality of life, the ultimate goal of the Smart Cities movement.

scholarly journals SELFIE-ARCHITECTURE OF TYUMEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
A. Lukash ◽  
A. Panfilov
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Street Art ◽  
Urban Street ◽  
New Meanings ◽  
The World ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The City

Architecture is an integral part human life. It influences the psyche and health of people, causing certain associations. Architectural objects are often captured through the lens of cameras. Selfie culture has become a powerful tool for promoting new meanings and designing modern public spaces. The need for selfie backgrounds is increasing. This encourages artists and architects to create interesting solutions for urban space. There are examples of urban street art in many cities around the world and in Russia. In Tyumen, there are memorable objects for visitors and its residents, which in turn are urban landmarks and are responsible for the strategic and economic development of the city. They are recognizable, stand out against the background of a monotonous environment and help to navigate the urban landscape. As a result of conducted research, the nformation is obtained on the most popular places for photos in the city of Tyumen. Territories can be divided into the following categories: environment, object and background. An architectural structure that meets all the criteria and is a key symbol of the city is selected from the objects considered. The selfie architecture of Tyumen is an integral part of the culture of today. However, at the moment in Tyumen there are no popular truly utilitarian spaces intended only for photos as it happens in other cities.

scholarly journals Implementasi algoritma Floyd dalam menentukan rute terpendek transportasi pariwisata

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Utti Marina Rifanti ◽  
Bongga Arifwidodo
Keyword(s):  
Graph Theory ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Transportation Model ◽  
Significant Contributor ◽  
As Graph ◽  
Transportation Routes

The implementation of Floyd algorithm in determining the shortest routes for tourism transportationPariwisata merupakan penyumbang kontribusi yang cukup signifikan bagi kemajuan perekonomian suatu daerah. Sarana transportasi umum khusus pariwisata dapat menjadi penyokong kemajuan pariwisata. Sarana transportasi tersebut diperuntukkan bagi para wisatawan yang ingin mengunjungi objek-objek wisata, sehingga mereka dapat melakukan perjalanan wisata dengan mudah, efektif, dan efisien. Dalam pembangunan rute transportasi yang efektif dan efisien, dibutuhkan kontribusi ilmu pengetahuan yang mempelajari hal tersebut, misalnya teori graf. Teori graf mempunyai berbagai aplikasi dalam kehidupan manusia, termasuk bidang transportasi. Salah satu algoritma dalam teori graf yang dapat digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan rute suatu model transportasi adalah algoritma Floyd. Studi kasus dari penelitian ini dilakukan di Kabupaten Banyumas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang rute bus wisata yang dapat menjangkau objek-objek wisata di Kabupaten Banyumas dengan rute terpendek menggunakan algoritma Floyd. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh rute yang dapat dilalui oleh bus wisata agar dapat menempuh jarak terpendek. Perancangan rute transportasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan ke Kabupaten Banyumas, baik wisatawan asing maupun wisatawan nusantara. Tourism is a significant contributor to the development of the regional economy. Public transportation specially designed for tourism may well support the development of tourism. Such means of transportation is designed for tourists who would like to visit tourism objects so that they can travel easily, effectively, and efficiently. In developing effective and efficient transportation routes, the contribution of science, such as graph theory, is necessary. Graph theory has been applied in various fields of human life, including in the field of transportation. One of the algorithms in the graph theory that can be used to optimize the route of a transportation model is Floyd algorithm. This research was a case study in Banyumas Regency. It was aimed at designing tour bus routes heading for the tourism objects in Banyumas Regency by displaying the shortest routes using Floyd algorithm. Through this research, it was obtained the shortest routes that could be traveled by tour buses. The routes were expected to increase the number of visitors, both foreign and domestic tourists, to Banyumas Regency.

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