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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 March 2026

Recent Developments in Urban Wastewater Management—Insights, Recommendations, and Future Perspectives

Anshul Jain, Hridayesh Varma, Madhu Kushwaha

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-11 · 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1085

Rapid population growth and intensified human activities such as mining operations, industrial discharge, ore smelting, fossil fuel combustion—particularly coal—along with the agricultural use of arsenic-contaminated water, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers have significantly compromised freshwater resources intended for h

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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: 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: 23 January 2024

Double Skin Façades and IoT: A Review of Their Role in Building Energy Conservation and Natural Ventilation

Lachhman Das Khatri, Chalin Anakin, Anderson Noah, Sharma Prashansa, Ankon Lamia Tasnim

Urban Planning and Construction · 11-19 · 10.55121/upc.v2i1.140

Double skin façades and the Internet of Things (IoT) are pivotal in enhancing a structure’s energy efficiency and natural ventilation. Their impact, however, varies based on design size and geographical location, prompting an exploration of the nuanced interplay between IoT technology and energy savings across diverse building t

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