From a town to an attraction: the transformation of Ohrid, North Macedonia by Biljana Petrevska, Noga Collins-Kreiner

“…From a practical perspective, the study reveals a lack of urban planning and uncontrolled tourism development. …”
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Integrating schools as community hubs: planning strategies and implementation challenges in South Korean new towns by Nami Hong, Sanghoon Jung

“…This study examines how schools can be effectively integrated as community hubs within the urban planning frameworks of South Korean new towns, particularly focusing on Byeolnae, Gwanggyo, and Sejong. …”
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Citizen science and its applicability for sustainability and a healthy planet by Medani P. Bhandari

“…The study then examines the wide-ranging applicability of citizen science across various domains, including biodiversity monitoring, environmental monitoring, public health research, community science and advocacy, climate change research, education, urban planning, disaster response, and resilience. Each domain thoroughly examines how citizen science initiatives provide practical benefits through their collaborative nature. …”
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Human mobility is well described by closed-form gravity-like models learned automatically from data by Oriol Cabanas-Tirapu, Lluís Danús, Esteban Moro, Marta Sales-Pardo, Roger Guimerà

“…Abstract Modeling human mobility is critical to address questions in urban planning, sustainability, public health, and economic development. …”
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Quantum GIS (QGIS): An introduction to a free alternative to more costly GIS platforms by Jeffry M. Flenniken, Steven Stuglik, Basil V. Iannone

“…Iannone III and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation introduces the reader to a free GIS software package called Quantum GIS (QGIS), walking the reader through simple GIS processes that can be used to visualize spatial patterns of importance to a variety of fields, including natural resources, agriculture, and urban planning. Learn how to create a land-cover map for a county of interest and create heatmaps that illustrate the density of a given attribute (Florida Springs for this example). …”
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Socio-ecosystem Services for Integrated Heritage Assessment (IHA). A new approach to valuing cultural heritage by Manuel Arcila-Garrido, Gema Ramírez-Guerrero, Javier García-Onetti, J. Adolfo Chica-Ruiz

“…By utilizing a language equivalent to the benefits associated with natural assets, we aspire to contribute to the advancement of a more integrated and interdisciplinary approach to spatial and urban planning. …”
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Socioeconomic characteristics of drivers versus pedestrians in pedestrian crashes by Antonio Giron, Xiaohan Gu, Robert J. Schneider

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Schedule-based analysis of airborne transmission risk in public transportation systems by Jiali Zhou, Haris N. Koutsopoulos

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Enhancing urban air quality prediction using time-based-spatial forecasting framework by Shrikar Jayaraman, Nathezhtha T, Abirami S, Sakthivel G

“…Abstract Air quality forecasting plays a pivotal role in environmental management, public health and urban planning. This research presents a comprehensive approach for forecasting the Air Quality Index (AQI). …”
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Financial risk and renewable energy: exploring the influence of urbanization and natural resource rents across 112 countries by Rongrong Li, Qiang Wang, Jiayi Sun

“…These findings emphasize the need for tailored financial strategies and urban planning policies to advance the global energy transition. …”
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Research on glass imitation jade culture in the ancient Chinese Silk Road by Sai Huang, Ziyi Wang, Junyi Zhu

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Enhancing Mini Waterfalls to Regulate Temperature in Interior Spaces of the Applied Design And Fine Art Department of Kabale University. by Tusiime, Gift

“…The results of this study have broader implications for architectural design and urban planning, promoting the integration of natural elements like mini waterfalls into smart building design and contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints in the built environment. …”
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Influencing Mechanisms of Ecosystem Services on Net Carbon Sink Efficiency and Spatial Differentiation Thereof: A Case Study of the Shanghai Metropolitan Area by Haoyang SONG, Min WANG

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Optimization of Identification and Zoning Method for Landscape Characters of Urban Historic Districts by Hong YUN, Zixuan HU, Zehao HU

“…ObjectiveWith the shift of urban development mode from “incremental expansion” to “stock renewal” in China, the renovation of urban historic districts has become the main work of urban planning and landscape architecture. Urban historic districts are primarily composed of high-density buildings. …”
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Citizens of the Global South value urban green space: an example from Iran by Sahel Azizkhani Shadisheh, Kamran Shayesteh, Michael Farmer, Gad Perry

“…Recognizing that urban planning decisions are often influenced by societal wishes, we hypothesized that residents would value UGSs and that willingness to pay (WTP), a measure of the significance of UGSs, would be correlated with individual socioeconomic status. …”
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Mobility, ICT, and health: a built environment investigation of older Chinese migrants’ social isolation and loneliness by Amber DeJohn, Bochu Liu, Xinlin Ma, Michael J. Widener, Zhilin Liu

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Integrated Framework and Technical Path for Multi-level Nested Assessment of Landscape Character by Yuncai WANG, Qizhen DONG

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Environmental health risks and impacts of PM2.5 exposure on human health in residential areas, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Azham Umar Abidin, Anisful Lailil Munawaroh, Aulia Rosinta, Arvi Tri Sulistiyani, Iwan Ardianta, Fajri Mulya Iresha

“…The findings emphasize the imperative for more rigorous air quality standards and regulations, enhanced public awareness and education regarding preventive practices, and urban planning development strategies incorporating green infrastructure. …”
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Integrated high-precision real scene 3D modeling of karst cave landscape based on laser scanning and photogrammetry by Congyuan Zhang, Jianping Chen, Ping Li, Sipeng Han, Jie Xu

“…Abstract In recent years, the application of real scene 3D technology has become widespread in urban planning and cultural heritage protection. However, there has been relatively little attention paid to the construction of real scene 3D models for special natural landscapes such as caves. …”
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Research on guest comfort and satisfaction with indoor environmental quality in former GBI-certified green hotels: a study case from Malaysia by Hayder Saadoon Abdulaali, Hayder Saadoon Abdulaali, Ismar M. S. Usman, Mohsen Alawi, Shagea Alqawzai

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