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Emerging Practices and Artificial Intelligence Innovations in Green Urbanism: Nature-Based Solutions, Resilience, and Environmental Strategies
No full textWith the rapid pace of urbanization reshaping cities worldwide, they increasingly embody both dynamic opportunities and complex challenges related to environmental sustainability, climate change, and social equity. This introductory chapter to Sustainable Cities: Adaptive Strategies, Circular Solutions, Technological Innovations, and Community Resilience for Green Urbanism offers a comprehensive overview of the contemporary urban complexities and explores the role of green urbanism in transforming cities into more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable environments. With a multidisciplinary approach, the book highlights and expands on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as emerging technological and transformative tools for advancing sustainable urbanism approaches and practices, empowering cities to respond dynamically and equitably to evolving environmental and social demands. Regarding the volume, it compiles theoretical analyses, synthesized evidence, international case studies, and practical applications to foster a shared understanding of green urbanism’s role in creating better designed urban ecosystems. Structured into four parts—addressing respectively: 1) sustainable urban planning, 2) circular economy, 3) technological innovations, and 4) urban green spaces and biodiversity—this volume offers a multidimensional exploration of adaptive and resilient urban systems that align with the principles of green urbanism and beyond. By bridging theory and practice, it serves as both a valuable resource and an urgent call to action, inspiring readers across different fields to drive meaningful progress in the journey towards achieving the goals of sustainable cities worldwide. This volume is designed for a broad readership across multiple disciplines, aiming to inspire urban planners, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies
Innovative Technologies and Circular Solutions for Sustainable Urban Communities
No full textThis book offers a rich compilation of diverse research, innovative practices, and forward-thinking strategies that redefine how cities can grow sustainably while effectively adapting to climate impacts. In an era characterized by rapid urbanization and escalating climate challenges, the need for sustainable cities has never been more urgent. This comprehensive book, compiled from conference proceedings, explores how cities can evolve and transform into resilient, inclusive, and ecologically balanced urban environments through holistic, integrated approaches.
The book is organized into four parts, each addressing a key dimension of green urbanism and resilience.
This book serves as a valuable resource for urban planners, environmental researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in community development. It goes beyond theoretical discussions, showcasing case studies and practical examples from different parts of the world, including Belgium, Italy, Brazil, and Indonesia. By addressing diverse geographic and socio-economic contexts, the book presents a well-rounded perspective on the opportunities and challenges inherent in transitioning to more sustainable urban forms.
Through its interdisciplinary approach, this collection encourages readers to think broadly and act locally. It illuminates how the collective power of urban planning, technological innovation, community engagement, and circular economy can be harnessed to foster environmental sustainability and social resilience and equity. Ultimately, it inspires hope for the future of urban environments, where cities become models of resilience, inclusivity, and ecological harmony
Introduction
No full textContemporary cities nowadays are a mix of technological development, art, and architecture
at the crossroads. In this edited book, a group of contributions address different topics related
to cities identities, cities shapes and information, heritage, arts, sustainability, vocabulary,
and public regulations. While a city is an orchestration of architecture, art, and urban planning;
its identity is, however, linked to human elements, geography, cultural, social, and economic
integrations.
Arts and architecture are among the factors that shape the history of civilizations and
allow ancient and modern cities to flourish. These factors do not stop only at buildings and
constructions but also include traditions, cultural beliefs, and communal arts. By cherishing
traditions and civilizations that left behind various architectural miracles, the way for future
generations to develop and preserve their identity could be paved.
This edited book is the result of the work of authors and editors collaborating on developing
a general understanding of the themes related to the city and its identity through art and
architecture. Several sections are focusing on the shaping of the city based on its morphological
formation and the cultural identities restructured in European, Middle Eastern, and
international contexts.
This volume brings together thirty contributions from the latest edition that was held at
the University of Pisa on December 5 and 6, 2022. The conference treated the themes of cities
shapes and development of vocabularies as well as topics related to visual arts and visualization
and its impact on human design of cities. The book is divided into four main parts:
Part One—Identifying Cities and Formation; Part Two—Shaping Cities and Formation; Part
Three—Heritage Arts: Sustainability, Identities and Public Regulations; and Part Four—
Development of Cities’ Vocabularies.
This book explores critical viewpoints on current urban developments and challenges
while examining the historical assemblages of cities, their postcolonial identities, and architectural
forms. Based on studies from all over the world, Italy, Turkey, Korea, and other
countries are mentioned in this book as case studies, whereas evidence from the interplay of
art, architecture, and urban planning is illustrated. The book also brings together experiences
from urban design with uncertainty and formulation of environmental and social sustainability
in different contexts. Meanwhile, it sheds light on the gentrification and preservation of
neighborhoods in old cities and towns. Nonetheless, some contributions pose the question of
arts as a way to revitalize historical contexts in some areas
Safer green cities. A study about vegetation impacts on perception of safety in green spaces. Case study : Biblioteca degli Alberi di Milano (BAM)
No full textLAUREA MAGISTRALESecondo la linea guida "città più sicure", "la sicurezza è considerata un fenomeno emergente nelle strategie di sviluppo della città" (UNDOC, 2016). I rischi e le sfide minacciano le città, mettono a repentaglio gli abitanti delle città e le basi strutturali delle comunità, migliorandone al contempo la vulnerabilità e la fragilità. Molte città in tutto il mondo vengono minate da una moltitudine di rischi che colpiscono i loro aspetti di sicurezza a livello nazionale e locale. È stato messo in evidenza il ruolo delle aree verdi naturali nel limitare parti di sfide ambientali o umane. Tuttavia, la domanda che viene sollevata in questa ricerca è che "l'ambiente naturale e costruito ha un ruolo efficace sulla percezione della sicurezza?" o "quali caratteristiche dell'ambiente naturale potrebbero stimolare le ragioni della creazione di violenza e criminologia negli spazi urbani?"
L'obiettivo della ricerca è determinare il ruolo delle aree verdi urbane inclusi i parchi e gli spazi aperti e le caratteristiche della progettazione della vegetazione a livello di percezione della sicurezza da parte degli utenti del parco.
La metodologia condotta di questa ricerca consiste in approcci a metodi misti (multi-metodi) inclusi metodi qualitativi e quantitativi. I dati analitici vengono raccolti attraverso questionari, osservazioni sul campo e analisi dei dati spaziali utilizzando il sistema di informazione geografica (GIS).
Questo studio inizia con la ricerca del legame esistente tra le caratteristiche dell'ambiente naturale, il verde della vegetazione e i risultati diretti della loro implementazione sul livello di percezione della sicurezza, che segue la descrizione generale di entrambi i fenomeni, rivedendo diverse teorie e analizzando diversi casi di studio come punto di riferimento per le linee guida per la sicurezza dei parchi urbani con una maggiore concentrazione sugli indicatori della percezione della sicurezza sulla Bibiloteca degli Alberi di Milano (BAM), si è concluso con i risultati sull'analisi degli indicatori di sicurezza in risposta agli impatti positivi e negativi dell'implementazione basata sulla natura Soluzioni (NBS) sulla sicurezza dell'ambiente.According to “safer cities” guideline, “safety and security are considered as an emerging phenomenon in city development strategies” (UNDOC, 2016). Risks and challenges threaten cities, jeopardize city-dwellers as well as structural foundations of communities while enhancing vulnerability and fragility of them. Many cities across the globe are being undermined by a multitude of risks that impress their safety and security aspects from national to local level. The role of natural green areas on restraining parts of environmental or human-made challenges has been highlighted. However, the question that is brought up at this research is that “does the natural and built up environment have the effectual role on safety perception?” or “which characteristics of natural environment could stimulate the reasons of creation of violence and criminology on urban spaces?”
The objective of the research is to determine the role of urban green areas including parks and open spaces and characteristics of vegetation design on the level of safety perception by park users.
Conducted methodology of this research is mixed methods approaches (multi-methods) including qualitative and quantitative methods. Analytic data is assembled through questionnaire, field observation as well as spatial data analysis utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS).
This study commences with researching into the existing link between characteristics of the natural environment, vegetation greenery and direct results of their implementation on level of safety perception, which follows with general description of both phenomena, reviewing several theories as well as analyzing of different case studies as a reaching point of guidelines for safety of urban parks with deeper concentration on indicators of safety perception on Bibiloteca degli di Alberi di Milano (BAM), ended with results on analysis of safety indicators in response of positive and negative impacts of implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) on safety of the environment
Urban Narratives: Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Sustainable Development in Cities
No full textThis book engages readers in an enlightening exploration of cities' identities, sustainability, and urban development. Delving into the intricate interplay between art, architecture, and the urban landscape, it offers a compelling analysis of the factors that shape cities and their distinct personalities. The volume uncovers captivating stories of cities as they navigate the delicate balance between heritage conservation and modernity. It highlights innovative strategies employed to preserve historical sites while adapting to the demands of a rapidly changing world. Full of insightful discussions on the impact of cultural lifestyles, the fusion of architectural styles, and the challenges and triumphs of sustainable urban development, it draws upon a diverse range of perspectives and research, inviting architects, urban planners, and scholars to delve into the intricate nuances of cities' identities in the process.
With its informative and engaging narrative, this book provides a fresh perspective on cities' identities and offers practical insights into shaping vibrant, livable urban landscapes
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
From A Highway to A Greenway. A Land Use Dilemma or a Rebirth of a Place? The case of Northend Park Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Boston, USA
No full textThe case study presented in this paper is a manifestation for an urban regeneration project that transformed a highway to a greenway; the first part draws on the understanding of the contextual background of the highway regeneration project, it analyses the key factors of the debated land use and how the public authorities mandated the development open public places as a policy. The second part entails the rebirth of the public place as part of the Greenway where the role goes beyond the semantics from a park towards being considered the front porch of the city oldest Neighbourhood, the Northend. The last part analyses in depth the cultural programming of the Park and its character as a liveable destination in the heart of the Downtown district; using a public Life Matrix of evaluation to identify users’ behavioural patterns through intercept surveys, frequency social activities through intensive three months long physical observation analysis, and lastly in-depth interviews with local Stakeholders, related Governmental bodies and Boston development and planning authorities. The outcomes highlighted a tendency that community involvement in the planning and place making process helped inform the public policy about the needs of surrounding neighbourhood, as well as emphasize the Public Private Partnership in successful urban regeneration projects
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
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