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Open 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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Open 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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Open 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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Open AccessPublished: 12 May 2025

Exploring ‘Complex Adaptive Assemblage’ in Urban Design: A Case Study of Rethinking Informal Vendor Activities around Dhaka New Market Shopping Complex

Md. Ekramullah Bhuian, Fahmida Nusrat

Urban Planning and Construction · 55-69 · 10.55121/upc.v2i2.200

The subject matter of Urban Design has long been criticised for having no substantial basis to formulate a significantgroundwork of theoretical framework in general. Despite having the capability to formulate solutions in creative ways of thinking, Urban Design is subjected to further arguments regarding subject matters due to c

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Open AccessPublished: 11 August 2024

Vertical Green Landscape Facades as a Reducer of Pollution in HighDensity Cities: A Review

Anna Hamling, Caitlyn Van Dam, Victoria Dubbeldee

Urban Planning and Construction · 20-27 · 10.55121/upc.v2i1.128

As urbanization continues to intensify, high-density cities grapple with escalating environmental and social challenges that directly impact the well-being of their inhabitants. This paper explores the potential of vertical green landscape facades as a pragmatic solution to mitigate these issues while fostering sustainability wi

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Open AccessPublished: 11 August 2024

A Review on Urban Planning and Its Role in Managing Flood Risks

Rafah Zuhair Alshaikh, Sally Adnan Abdulmunem, Amer Shakir Alkinani

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-8 · 10.55121/upc.v1i1.104

This review delves deep into the intricate relationship between urban planning and flood risk management, tracing its historical trajectory and the evolution of methodologies over time. Traditionally, urban centers prioritized defensive measures, like dikes and levees, with an emphasis on immediate solutions over long-term resil

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Open AccessPublished: 11 August 2024

Effect of Mishandling and Vending of Used Engine Oil on the Environment, Health and Urban Planning in Kaduna Metropolis: A Call to Action for a Paradigm Shift

Patrick Shehu, Bulus Azi, Solomon Dyachia Zakka, Alheri Tanimu, Nuhu Akanbi-Lawal, Ayaka Yakubu

Urban Planning and Construction · 9-25 · 10.55121/upc.v1i1.100

This study examined the effect of mishandling and vending of used engine oil (UEO) on the environment, health, and urban planning. An evaluation of UEO handling, environmental and public health effects, spatial distribution of UEO vendors and contributing factors to choice of location, and the relationship between the vending lo

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Open AccessPublished: 15 May 2024

Utilizing Space Syntax Techniques to Understand the Relationship Between Spatial Configuration and Walkability in Urban Neighborhoods (Case Study: Valiasr Neighborhood, Tehran)

Amir Shakibamanesh, Bahar Karimian

Urban Planning and Construction · 40-54 · 10.55121/upc.v2i2.144

The numerous benefits of walking, as one of the healthiest, simplest, and most cost-effective modes of transportation, have prompted many urban researchers to identify influential factors in pedestrian-oriented urbanism. These efforts aim to transform urban areas, including neighborhoods, into conducive environments for walking,

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Open AccessPublished: 8 April 2024

Investigating the Construction of a Post-earthquake Shelter Using the Super Adobe Method in Herat, Afghanistan

Tayebeh Nazarian, Asadullah Movahedi, Shakib Shahabi

Urban Planning and Construction · 25-39 · 10.55121/upc.v2i2.151

Earthquakes, as one of the most destructive natural disasters, have always posed significant challenges to humanity. The construction of temporary housing in post-earthquake conditions is very necessary and should be considered as a life-saving measure. To ensure the safety and health of the people affected by the earthquake, it

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Open AccessPublished: 29 March 2024

When the Bear Comes to Town: How the City Could Create Nature

Rob Roggema, Diego Rodriguez, Nico Tillie

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-24 · 10.55121/upc.v2i2.147

The relationship between humans and nature is in permanent change. Where the city and nature used to be seen as enemies that needed to be kept away from each other, the current paradigm looks at a more symbiotic relationship. In this, man is seen as part of nature, and the city is seen as a determining factor in providing condit

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