Quantifying urbanization-induced dynamics of urban sprawl using spatial metrics method in Adama City, Ethiopia by Shimelis Sishah Dagne, Hurgesa Hundera Hirpha, Addisu Teshome Tekoye, Zenebe Reta Roba, Mitiku Badasa Moisa

“…In conclusion, Adama city has experienced unprecedented sprawl at the cost of agricultural land. Urban planners must therefore plan ahead to execute an effective implementation strategy that will keep up with the rate of urban sprawl.…”
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Analysis of Environmental Vibrations in Suburban Railways Affected by Adjacent Bidirectional Tunnels by Dong Li, Zhimin Li, Hongkai Wang, Jili Yin, Zhoujian You, Futong Wang

“…This presents significant challenges for urban planners and engineers. Existing research has mainly focused on the impact of single tunnel structures on ground vibrations, with limited understanding of the vibration propagation characteristics of adjacent bidirectional tunnels. …”
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A remote sensing-based strategy for mapping anthropogenic urban surface ecological poorness zones (AUSEPZ): A case study of Lisbon City by Mohammad Karimi Firozjaei, Naeim Mijani, Peter M. Atkinson

“…These findings provide valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and stakeholders, enabling the design of targeted strategies to mitigate the impacts of urbanization and enhance ecological conditions in urban areas.…”
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Assessing urban quality of life using remote sensing and GIS (Case study: Urmia Urban Region) by ali khedmatzadeh, Bakhtaran Feizizadeh

“…The results of such studies can help urban planners to better understand and prioritize urban issues as a dynamic environment.…”
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Le sol, une ressource à considérer dans les stratégies d’aménagement des villes : mise en place d’une démarche collaborative pour construire un outil d’aide à la décision d’affecta... by Jean-Noël Consalès, Anne Blanchart, Geoffroy Séré, Laure Vidal-Beaudet, Christophe Schwartz

“…The SUPRA project (Urban soils and development projects : from soil sampling to the creation of a land use decision-making tool - in French, Sols urbains et projets d’aménagement : de l’échantillonnage des sols à l’outil d’aide à la décision d’affectation des sols) is intended to produce new and ground-breaking knowledge to ensure urban planners consider urban soil not only as a substrate but as an element providing potential for urban projects and landscapes in their own right. …”
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Urban heat island distribution, transformation, and projection (Case study: Jakarta City in 2000, 2020, and 2040) by Fabiola Candraningtyas Callista, Arkan Maulana Fikri, Suhardono Sapta

“…This research provides critical guidance for urban planners and policymakers to implement effective UHI mitigation strategies, promoting sustainable urban development and enhancing the resilience of Jakarta’s urban environment against future climate challenges.…”
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Empirical modeling potential transfer of land cover change pa city with neural network algorithms by fatemeh mohammadyary, hamidreza pourkhabbaz, hossin aghdar, morteza Tavakoly

“…Also Rangeland and forest degradation during this time period can be a danger to urban planners and natural resources.   <link href="moz-extension://8b922523-7922-435a-ac74-8ddb59e9beaf/skin/s3gt_tooltip_mini.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" > #s3gt_translate_tooltip_mini { display: none !…”
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Towards inclusive and sustainable strategies in smart cities: A comparative analysis of Zurich, Oslo, and Copenhagen by Oluwadamilola A. Oyadeyi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi

“…These insights offer actionable guidance for policymakers and urban planners to improve sustainability strategies and ensure long-term benefits.…”
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Unlocking the Potential of German Smart Cities: Strategy Analysis through Online Content Examination by Matthias SCHMUCK

“…The insights gained from this online content analysis provide valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners and stakeholders involved in the design of smart city strategies. …”
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Urban growth dynamics and its influence on land surface temperature in Bhubaneswar metropolitan city: a 1990–2021 analysis by Monashree Panigrahi, Arabinda Sharma

“…The study’s outcomes provide a scientific basis for urban planners to design strategies that balance urban growth with environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce the city’s rising temperatures and promote a resilient urban ecosystem.…”
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Quantifying Urban Sprawl and Its Driving Forces in China by Jintao Wang, Shiyou Qu, Ke Peng, Yanchao Feng

“…The findings of the article may help people to realize that urban sprawl has become a staggering reality among Chinese cities; thereby urban planners as well as policymakers should make some actions to hinder the urban sprawl.…”
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Geographic Information Systems and MATLAB Simulation to Quantify and Analyze Traffic Congestion in Oja Oba Road, Arakale Road, and FUTA North Gate Road of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeri... by E. T. Idowu, O. J. Nnamani, O. O. Aderinlewo

“…This GIS-MATLAB integration offers a robust tool for urban planners, allowing detailed congestion analysis and supporting data-driven strategies to enhance traffic management. …”
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Neighbourhood, crime and fear: Exploring subjective perception of security in Serbia by Marković Aleksandra, Filipović Božidar

“…By comprehensively understanding the determinants of subjective security, policymakers and urban planners can develop targeted strategies to mitigate fear and enhance security perceptions.…”
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Study of the Feasibility of Regeneration of Central Worn-Out Textures of Ilam City Based on Urban Smart Growth Approach by pakzad azadkhani, mohammad Salavarzizadeh, Fatemeh Farogh Doost

“…One of the safest and most practical solutions for urban planners is to assess the feasibility of regenerating such textures to determine the levels that can be regenerated and are relatively good and tolerable for urban society. …”
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Identifying and prioritizing cultural factors affecting the physical structure of the city with emphasis on indigenous architecture (Case study: Sarab city) by Mohammad Golmohammadi, Mohammad Adalatkhah, Akbar Abdollahzadeh Tarf

“…Nowadays, knowledge of the physical structure of the city and the reasons that govern its spatial expansion in different periods is necessary to control its expansion and is one of the important factors influencing the success of urban planners and designers. This study was written with the aim of identifying and prioritizing cultural factors affecting the physical structure of the city with emphasis on indigenous architecture. …”
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Urban waterlogging vulnerability assess using SAR imagery and integrated terrain analysis by R. J. Jerin Joe, V. Stephen Pitchaimani, R. Gobinath, G. Shyamala

“…These findings provide useful insights for urban planners and policymakers, underlining the need for deliberate steps to reduce waterlogging, maintain public health, and minimize infrastructure damage, thus enabling sustainable development in Thoothukudi.…”
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Where We Rate: The Impact of Urban Characteristics on Digital Reviews and Ratings by Özge Öztürk Hacar, Müslüm Hacar, Fatih Gülgen, Luca Pappalardo

“…These findings not only provide actionable understanding for urban planners and business stakeholders but also contribute to a deeper understanding of how spatial dynamics affect digital consumer behavior, paving the way for more sustainable urban development and data-driven decision-making.…”
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Identification of Suitable Sites for Rainwater Harvesting Using AHP and GIS in the Middle and High Moulouya Basin, Morocco by Amiri Mustapha, Bouguelba Smail, Sbai Abdelkader, Ghzal Mohamed, Qadem Zohair, Salem Ali

“…This final map serves as a valuable resource for decision-makers, hydrologists, and urban planners, offering crucial guidance for future water resource and land management initiatives by swiftly pinpointing areas with the highest potential for rainwater harvesting.…”
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Optimization of Urban-Scale Sustainable Energy Strategies to Improve Citizens’ Health by Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Hirou Karimi, Ayyoob Sharifi, Borhan Sepehri, Hassan Bazazzadeh, Umberto Berardi

“…The result will help decision makers, city authorities, designers, and urban planners to be more informed about citizens’ health and the ways to improve it.…”
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The influence of internal spatial coupling characteristics of blue-green space on cooling benefit in metropolitan areas: Evidence form Hangzhou, China by Qianru Lu, Weifeng Qi, Dongye Yang, Mingyu Zhang

“…These findings offer urban planners valuable insights into optimizing the spatial relationship of blue-green spaces, helping to maximize their cooling benefit in limited space resource in metropolitan, ultimately enhancing urban resilience to climate change.…”
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