This study examined the scale, pattern, and impacts of swamp reclamation in the Niger Delta between 1988 and 2018, with particular attention to its implications for urban development and environmental sustainability. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing techniques, Landsat satellite images were analyzed to quantify the extent of reclaimed areas and to assess... more

Since the 1970s, global deindustrialization has turned urban industrial relics into contested sites of post-industrial transition. Western cities pioneered artist-led regeneration, but districts like New York’s SoHo, London’s Shoreditch, and Berlin’s Kreuzberg typically gentrified within 5–10 years, displacing artists through rising rents and commercialization. In China, state-led urbanization and land-finance logics have accelerated similar outcomes... more

The construction industry, a major contributor to national economic growth, faces significant challenges in ensuring occupational health and safety, particularly due to the increasing demand for infrastructure. This study investigates the hazards and risks associated with construction projects, focusing on their impact on workers and project outcomes. To accomplish this, the study identifies the hazards... more

This study investigates models for restoring hotel infrastructure within a comprehensive framework of crisis-responsive urban design during and after military aggression, using Ukraine as a focal case. By integrating restorative construction, inclusive urban design principles, and community participation, resilient cities aim to create environments that accommodate individuals with diverse mobility levels and needs. In the... more

Rapid urbanization in India, driven by population growth and economic expansion, has intensified challenges such as unplanned sprawl, resource strain, environmental degradation, and inadequate infrastructure. The Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015, seeks to address these issues by fostering sustainable, technology-driven urban environments across 100 selected cities. Remote sensing (RS) technologies, including satellite imagery (e.g.,... more

Schedule and cost are traditionally considered critical factors in the effective management of construction projects. Particularly, the endemic conflicting relationship between duration and different types of cost and the need for optimal solutions is one of the most demanding problems for construction managers over time. Several commercial software packages along with open-source free to use... more