International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering research at the intersection of urban growth and sustainability.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Urban Sustainability and Development:
The journal emphasizes research on sustainable urban development practices, exploring how cities can integrate environmental, social, and economic dimensions to achieve sustainability. - Urban Ecosystem Services:
It addresses the significance of urban ecosystem services, assessing their value and management at various spatial scales, and how they contribute to urban resilience and quality of life. - Participatory Governance:
The journal highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and participatory governance in urban planning and policy-making, focusing on how communities can influence sustainable urban outcomes. - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation:
There is a strong focus on strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation within urban settings, exploring innovative approaches to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience. - Urban Agriculture and Food Security:
Research on urban agriculture is a key component, investigating its role in enhancing food security, local economies, and community resilience in urban contexts. - Infrastructure and Urban Services:
The journal examines the relationship between urban infrastructure and services, including water, sanitation, and energy, and their implications for sustainable urban living. - Social Equity and Urban Justice:
It encompasses studies on social equity, addressing how urban policies can promote inclusiveness and alleviate inequalities within urban populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Energy Transition and Sustainability:
There is an increasing emphasis on local energy transitions, exploring how cities can shift towards sustainable energy systems, reflecting global trends in renewable energy adoption. - Urban Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
The journal is seeing a rise in research focused on urban resilience, particularly in relation to climate change impacts and disaster risk reduction, showcasing the need for adaptive strategies in urban planning. - Digital Technologies in Urban Planning:
Emerging themes include the integration of digital technologies and smart city concepts in urban planning, highlighting how technology can enhance urban sustainability and efficiency. - Social Cohesion and Community Engagement:
Recent papers are increasingly focusing on the role of social cohesion and community engagement in fostering sustainable urban environments, emphasizing participatory approaches. - Health and Well-being in Urban Contexts:
There is a growing interest in the interplay between urban design, public health, and well-being, underscoring the importance of creating healthy urban spaces for residents. - Circular Economy Practices in Urban Settings:
Research on circular economy practices within urban environments is gaining traction, exploring innovative ways to minimize waste and promote resource efficiency.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Urban Planning Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on conventional urban planning models, indicating a shift towards more integrated, participatory, and adaptive planning approaches. - Single-Dimensional Environmental Studies:
Research that solely addresses environmental issues without considering socio-economic factors is becoming less common, as the journal increasingly values interdisciplinary approaches. - Urban Design without Contextual Consideration:
The focus on urban design practices that do not incorporate local context or community input seems to be waning, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of context-sensitive design. - Top-Down Policy Approaches:
There is a decline in studies advocating purely top-down policy approaches, as the journal increasingly emphasizes collaborative and bottom-up governance frameworks. - Static Assessments of Urban Issues:
The journal is moving away from static assessments of urban challenges, favoring dynamic analyses that consider evolving urban contexts and stakeholder interactions.
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