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Post Covid19 topiography: Prospects of the polycentric operational model for a Greek city
No full textGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a reevaluation of urban dynamics worldwide, impacting economic, social, and daily life aspects. This shift, coupled with the imperative to combat climate change, has led to a reconsideration of modern city functioning. The polycentric city model emerges as a solution, integrating technological advancements to create user-centric, environmentally friendly urban spaces. Research demonstrates the feasibility of this model, emphasizing its economic, environmental, and social benefits. Greek cities, with their manageable scale and existing neighborhood structures, are particularly suited for this transition, offering a favorable costbenefit ratio. Case studies aim to validate the effectiveness of the polycentric model in Greece, reinforcing its potential for sustainable urban development. This paper evaluates the prospects of the polycentric operational model for the city of Ilioupolis in Athens, Greece
Key words: post-pandemic city, urban environment sustainability, social inclusionpublished versio
Assessing Public Sentiments in Post-Urban Regeneration: A Location-based Analysis of the Karakoy Salıpazarı, İstanbul
No full textGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024The historical Karakoy, Salıpazarı District in İstanbul, with its rich urban heritage, has undergone significant transformation catalyzed by the implementation of the Galataport urban regeneration project. This urban endeavor, while aiming to revitalize the waterfront area and enhance the connectivity, has prompted concerns about its impact on the social, physical, daily life practices and the overall identity of locale. Focusing on the social context of urban regeneration, the study aims to discover public attachment patterns in Karaköy Salıpazarı district post urban regeneration Utilizing Location-Based Social Media data, the study conducted sentiment analysis based on Google Maps reviews published in the last year. The data underwent Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) process within Microsoft Excel Azure Add-in, and subsequently mapped by employing spatial interpolation methods in ArcGIS. In conjunction with the hot spot analysis of overall ratings and review density heat map, the study claimed that the regeneration efforts in area do not fully align with the needs of city dwellers.published versio
Transforming City Regions: co-designing future planning education
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024This paper examines the implementation of a co-design approach in planning education, focusing on the M.Sc. Transforming City Regions (TCR) programme at RWTH Aachen University. Through workshops and interviews with focus groups, it explores how diverse students’ expectations are aligned with institutional teaching and learning objectives and how interdisciplinary knowledge is effectively integrated into the curriculum. It describes and analyses the outcomes of these workshops and offers empirical insights that shed light on the future trajectory of interdisciplinary planning education and the challenges it faces. On this basis, the paper argues that fostering collaboration and feedback responsiveness facilitates continuous improvement in preparing students for the challenges of contemporary urban transformations.
Keywords: Transforming City Regions; Collaborative; Interdisciplinary; Integrative Urban Planning; European Education, Pathwayspublished versio
Housing improvement in historic districts oriented towards the people’s "sense of gain": A case of Shanghai, China
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024In recent years, China proposed the concept of people's "sense of gain" as the highest criterion for measuring urban development. This paper explains the connotation of the concept and suggests it emphasizes comprehensive material and spiritual development, promotion of fairness and justice through community participation, and mechanism and policy innovation. In Shanghai's practices of housing improvement in historic residential districts, how does it foster a "sense of gain" among the communities? The paper reviews three housing improvement methods in Shanghai since the 1990s and examines their changes, efforts, experiences, and shortcomings from the aspects of the content of housing improvement, the degree and frequency of residents' participation, and mechanism and policy innovation. The paper suggests, that in Shanghai’s housing improvement practices, the goals are shifting from the mere expansion of living space to considering spiritual aspects such as social relationships and place attachment, and active and deep community involvement enhances residents' satisfaction and the fairness of the renewal outcomes. All these contribute to increasing disadvantaged groups’ “sense of gain”.
Keywords: people’s sense of gain, housing improvement, historic preservation, urban regeneration, Shanghaipublished versio
Bridging the gap between resilience research and resilience planning in conflict contexts. Application of a federated urban resilience Model toward rapid recovery and sustainable development
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024The proliferation of global crises, such as climate and war-related issues, underscores the need for resilience assessment in urban systems to restore balance and achieve sustainable development. Despite extensive resilience research, a gap remains in adopting a common concept and effectively integrating resilience assessment into operational planning. This gap is especially critical in conflict contexts requiring rapid recovery. This paper aims to identify causes behind this gap and suggests integrating a federated urban resilience model into digital platforms. Focused on the case of Ukrainian cities, the preliminary findings from a cooperation project between the HafenCity University Hamburg and the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, aim to enhance planning approaches for rapid recovery and sustainable urban growth, applicable to various crisis-affected contexts.
Keywords: urban resilience, digital tools, rapid recovery, conflict, Ukrainepublished versio
Quantifying the Effects of Spatial Determinants of Cooking Fuel Choices in India
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024Household energy consumption constitutes approximately 30%, of India's overall energy consumption, with cooking alone accounting for about 40% of this household energy usage. According to the recent consumer survey of India, approximately 30% of the population is still using polluting fuels in India, and several policies like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana have been launched to improve the penetration of LPG as the primary cooking fuel in households. While studies have examined the influence of socio-economic factors on household fuel choices, research focusing on spatial socio-economic dynamics remains limited. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating the role of regional economies in shaping household cooking fuel preferences, thus addressing concerns related to sustainability and indoor air pollution. This study hypothesises that regional economies might play a significant role in influencing the cooking fuel choice of households. Given the fact that the subsidies and policies governing the cost and distribution of fuel are implemented on national or regional levels, coupled with existing regional disparities in India, studying the influence of spatial variables is imperative. Utilizing Spatial Regression Analysis, specifically the Spatial Lag Model, this research examines the impact of various regional variables on household fuel choices. Findings indicate that GDP per Capita, Built-up Area per 100 sqm, Percentage of main workers in the district and Percentage of households with land ownership exceeding 1 Ha significantly influence the prevalence of LPG usage as the primary cooking fuel in Indian households. For instance, an increase of INR 20,000 in GDP per capita of a district causes a 1% rise in LPG adoption among households in that district. Furthermore, the spatial lag coefficient highlights the spillover effect, indicating that a 1% increase in LPG usage among all the neighbouring districts leads to a 0.42% rise in LPG adoption among the households of the target district. This study underscores the implications of improved technology or new policies on energy usage patterns, suggesting a need for nuanced policy measures tailored to regional disparities. The insights generated from this analysis offer valuable guidance for policymakers and regional planners in formulating targeted interventions to address regional inequalities and promote sustainable development. Additionally, this spatial perspective enables an understanding of resource allocation for efficient regional development. Future research could enhance these findings by incorporating more detailed datasets and refining the Spatial Weights Matrix to account for factors such as connectivity and policy influences..
Keywords: Spatial Regression Analysis, Urban Energy Economics, Household Energy, Cooking Energypublished versio
Program of the AESOP 2024 Heads of Schools Meeting - Venice, March 15-16, 2024 "Planning education for recovery and resilience"
Get PDFCOREP MEETING | MARCH 14
Venue: Università Iuav di Venezia, Cotonificio, Dorsoduro 2196, 30123 Venezia
9:30 - 11:00 CoRep meeting
11:00 - 11:30 Coffe break
11:30 - 13:00 CoRep meeting
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 - 15:30 CoRep meeting
15:30 - 16:00 Coffe break
16:00 - 17:30 CoRep meeting
HEADS OF SCHOOLS MEETING | MARCH 15
Venue: Università Iuav di Venezia, Badoer, San Polo 2468, 30125 Venezia “Planning Education for Recovery and Resilience” Moderators: Matteo Basso and Filippo Magni, Università Iuav di Venezia
08.30-9-00 Registration
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome
• President of AESOP, Thomas Dillinger, TU Wien
• Francesco Musco and Laura Fregolent, LOC of the 2024 Heads of Schools Meeting
09:30 - 10:15 Keynote #1
• prof. Simin Davoudi, Newcastle University, past President of AESOP
• Discussion
10:15 - 11:00 Keynote #2
• prof. Nicola Tollin, Chairholder and coordinator of the UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience, University of Southern Denmark
• Discussion
11:00 - 11:20 Coffee Break
11:20 - 11:30 Welcome
• Prof. Silvio Nocera, Coordinator of the master degree in urban planning for transition, Università Iuav di Venezia
11:30 - 12:15 Keynote #3
• prof. Maria Attard, Director of the Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, University of Malta • Discussion
12:15 - 12:45 Integrated Planning Approaches in higher Education. Interim results of the InPlanEd project
• prof. Claudia Cassatella, Politecnico di Torino
• prof. Pantoleon Skayannis, POLIS University and University of Thessaly
12:45 - 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 - 15:45 Round-table session #1 The role of interdisciplinarity
14:00 - 15:45 Round-table session #2 Planning practices between politics and technics
14:00 - 15:45 Round-table session #3 Proactive or reactive planning?
14:00 - 15:45 Round-table session #4 Enhancing the quality of planning programmes in Europe
15:45 - 16:10 Coffee break
16:10 - 16:20 “Peripheral visions: rethinking planning”, World Planning Schools Congress, July 2026, Finland
• prof. Hossam Hewidy, Aalto University
16:20 - 17:15 Plenary discussion and conclusions
17:15 - 17:45 Presentation of AESOP core curriculum
• prof. Andrea Frank, University of Birmingham, coordinator of the AESOP core curriculum working group
19:30 Social dinner
CITY TOURS | MARCH 1
Aging in (urban) Place: a multidimensional study to explore opportunities for healthy longevity in the city
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024Aging in place is an increasingly discussed topic in the study of urban aging, especially in light of the new challenges of our century: population aging and urbanization. Understanding the interaction between individuals and their environment is critical to promoting healthy longevity. A mixed-methods case study in the Italian city of Bergamo examines this relationship, focusing initially on two models of aging in place: senior housing and home ownership. Preliminary data reveal individual differences in social life and in the use of urban space between the two groups. The research, which aims to investigate how to support healthy “aging in place”, could involve policymakers, urban planners, and architects in promoting inclusive and age-friendly urban environments, by introducing a new perspective to aging in place studies.
Keywords: Aging in place, age-friendly city, healthy longevity, empowerment, inclusionpublished versio
Maintain Temporal Dynamics What temporal characteristic needs to be preserved within the historic marketplaces of Palermo to encourage sustained interactions?
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024Immigration to Europe significantly increased in the 21st century, which challenges the integration of these immigrants. Palermo, is a significant destination for immigrants where tensions unfold between immigrants and locals. Many newcomers are economic immigrants seeking informal opportunities to secure their income in historical marketplaces where dynamic characteristics unfold. The aim is to identify the temporal characteristics that shall be retained within the historic marketplaces of Palermo, which encourage sustained interactions. The study uses Doreen Massey’s theoretical framework on temporalities (2005) and Gehl’s methods through an observational study (2013) in Ballaró and Vucciria markets. The results of the analysis demonstrate two market space typologies which encourage sustained interactions. Furthermore, five key spatial and social factors are defined as necessary to retain within historic marketplaces.
Keywords: immigration, sustained interaction, immigrant-local coexistence, marketplaces, temporality, social and economic inclusionpublished versio
«The Franco-Spanish Mediterranean Strip. An Opportunity to Turn Applied Research into Trans-Border Planning»
Get PDFGame changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024This paper deals with an ongoing procedure to establish a transboundary partnership between two institutions at both sides of the Mediterranean Franco-Spanish border, between Région Occitanie (in France) and Catalonia (in Spain). It presents, on one hand, a range of methodological issues that try to link teaching, practice, and research, in order to produce applied architecture and planning according to research standards. On the other, it proposes a series of specific actions to be made, both at an institution level (such as the creation of double degrees) and from a thematic approach (such as the exploration of mid-density urban patterns). These could, by responding to the specific problems of this bi-national territory, serve as design and methodological guidelines for wider ctions, such as transboundary planning.
Keywords: Trans-boundary, Pyrénnées-Mediterranée, Applied Research, Architecture, Planningpublished versio