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Open AccessPublished: 3 November 2025

Anti-Crisis Urban Design and Hotel Infrastructure: A New Paradigm of Post-War Urban Development

Liudmyla Bovsh, Alla Rasulova, Larysa Hopkalo

Urban Planning and Construction · 40-62 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.1102

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

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Open AccessPublished: 1 November 2025

Assessing Hazards and Risks Associated in the Construction Projects: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria

Idowu Albert

Urban Planning and Construction · 28-39 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.693

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 worker

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Open AccessPublished: 30 October 2025

The Formation and Development of Zhuhai Shuanglongshan Art District under Post-Industrial Transition

Zimeng Li, Yuntao Zou

Urban Planning and Construction · 15-27 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.969

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 ri

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Open AccessPublished: 29 October 2025

Extent and Techniques of Coastal Land Reclamation in the Niger Delta: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis

Temple Probyne Abali, Michael Uzodianya Didia, Oye Ideki

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-14 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.657

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 t

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Open 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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Open AccessPublished: 17 June 2025

The Implementation of Green Facades towards the Establishment of Sustainable Green Buildings, Leading to Environmentally Responsible Urban Architecture and Design

Anshul Jain, Ananda Babu

Urban Planning and Construction · 70-79 · 10.55121/upc.v2i2.304

Green facades, integrating vegetation into building envelopes, are a pivotal strategy for sustainable urban architecture, addressing challenges like urban heat islands, energy inefficiency, and biodiversity loss. This comprehensive review synthesizes global research, evaluating green facades’ environmental benefits, including th

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Open 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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Open 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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Open 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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Open 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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