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Open Access · 2025

2025 Vol.3 No.1


Urban Planning and Construction

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8 articles
ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 22 May 2025

Vision Versus Reality: Testing Methods to Study Public Space Design and Pedestrian Experience in Logan Central

Kali Marnane, Maram Shaweesh

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-16 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.330

Logan is a rapidly growing, mid-sized city in Queensland, Australia, often characterized by low-density suburban development, car dependency, and persistent socio-economic disadvantage. Logan Central, identified as the civic and cultural heart of the city, faces compounded challenges related to disconnected pedestrian infrastruc

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 22 May 2025

The Current Status of Green Residential Projects in Tier-II Cities of India

Anshul Jain, Ananda Babu

Urban Planning and Construction · 17-27 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.507

Green residential projects, defined by sustainable design, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, are gaining traction in India’s rapidly urbanizing Tier-II cities, such as Coimbatore, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. These cities are emerging as hubs for green development, propelled by government initiatives like AMRUT, co

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 23 May 2025

Designing Restorative City Models for Child Safety and Crime Prevention: Insights from the Global South

Herke Csongor, Herke-Fábos Barbara Katalin, Jahan Bushrat

Urban Planning and Construction · 28-50 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.447

This study explores restorative city models as holistic approaches to urban safety and child protection, particularly within the Global South. By integrating restorative justice, inclusive urban design, child rights, and community participation, restorative cities aim to address the root causes of crime and social disintegration

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 24 May 2025

Artificial Intelligence Based Site Selection for the Construction of Megastructures in Urban areas

Anshul Jain, Hridayesh Varma

Urban Planning and Construction · 51-62 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.536

The construction of megastructures, such as skyscrapers, dams, and large-scale urban developments, demands precise site selection to ensure structural integrity, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. Traditional site selection methods rely heavily on manual surveys and expert judgment, which are time-consuming an

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 25 May 2025

Smart City Construction and Urban Green Development: An Analysis from the Perspectives of Industrial Structure and Technological Progress

Diandian Zhang, Haiqiao Wu

Urban Planning and Construction · 63-78 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.556

As an innovative urban development model, smart cities have become a pivotal strategy for fostering green, efficient, and sustainable urban growth, epitomizing efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability. Investigating the impact of the smart city pilot policy on urban green development not only deepens our understanding of sma

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 25 July 2025

The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Green Roofs and Vertical Forests in Urban Air Pollution Mitigation

Abdulaziz Aljehani, Rima J. Isaifan

Urban Planning and Construction · 79-93 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.603

This study critically reviews the economic, environmental, and health impacts of integrating green infrastructure, specifically vertical forests and green roofs, into urban environments as a strategy for air pollution mitigation. A systematic review of recent studies, selected through PRISMA guidelines from Google Scholar, Scien

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 28 May 2025

Developing and Assessing a Sustainable Strategy for Yasuj City: Integrating SWOT, Strategic Position and Action Evaluation Matrix, and Scenario Planning

Arezoo Salamatnia, Jahanbakhsh Balist, Mehrdad Nahavandchi

Urban Planning and Construction · 94-109 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.624

The cultural and natural features of Yasuj, as well as its young and educated population, make the city a promising example of sustainable urban growth in Iran. However, limitations such as poor urban management, inadequate infrastructure, and slow economic growth limit its potential. This study aims to assess the urban manageme

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 29 May 2025

COVID-19 Impacts and Adaptive Responses in Enugu Slums: Lessons for Urban Sustainability

Chioma Agatha John-Nsa, Glory Chioma Israel, Gladys Ogochukwu Chukwurah, Evidence Chinedu Enoguanbhor

Urban Planning and Construction · 110-123 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.742

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-seated socio-economic and infrastructural vulnerabilities within urban slums, disproportionately affecting low-income communities in developing countries. In Nigeria, systemic challenges such as underfunded healthcare, limited social protection, and widespread poverty intensified the crisis for

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