Sustainable Cities and Society
Scope & Guideline
Fostering research for eco-friendly and inclusive city planning.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Urban Development:
Focuses on strategies and practices that promote sustainable urban growth, including land use planning, infrastructure development, and community engagement. - Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:
Research addressing the impacts of climate change on urban environments and exploring adaptive strategies to enhance urban resilience. - Energy Management and Efficiency:
Investigates energy consumption patterns, renewable energy integration, and energy efficiency measures in urban contexts. - Public Health and Urban Wellbeing:
Examines the relationships between urban design, public health, and social equity, emphasizing the importance of green spaces and active transportation. - Smart City Technologies:
Explores the role of smart technologies and data analytics in enhancing urban sustainability, including IoT applications, big data, and digital twins. - Waste Management and Circular Economy:
Focuses on innovative waste management solutions and the integration of circular economy principles in urban contexts. - Transportation and Mobility Solutions:
Research into sustainable transportation systems, including the integration of electric vehicles, public transit systems, and active transportation modes. - Urban Ecology and Biodiversity:
Investigates the role of urban ecosystems and biodiversity in promoting sustainability and enhancing urban resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrated Urban Resilience Frameworks:
There is a growing focus on developing comprehensive frameworks that assess and enhance urban resilience to various shocks, including climate change, pandemics, and economic shifts. - Data-Driven Decision Making:
The application of big data analytics and machine learning techniques is increasingly prevalent in urban research, enabling more informed and adaptive urban planning and management. - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS):
Research on NbS is expanding, emphasizing the role of green infrastructure in mitigating urban heat, improving air quality, and enhancing overall urban resilience. - Community Engagement and Equity:
Emerging themes around social equity and community involvement in urban sustainability initiatives are gaining traction, highlighting the importance of inclusive decision-making processes. - Digital Twin Technologies:
The adoption of digital twin technologies for urban planning and management is trending, allowing for real-time simulations and assessments of urban systems. - Circular Economy Practices:
Research focused on integrating circular economy principles into urban waste management and resource use is on the rise, reflecting a shift towards sustainability in urban economies. - Sustainable Transportation Innovations:
Emerging trends include innovations in electric and shared mobility solutions, addressing urban transportation challenges while promoting sustainability. - Health and Wellbeing in Urban Environments:
Increasing attention is being given to the connections between urban design, public health, and social wellbeing, emphasizing the need for healthier urban spaces.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Urban Planning Methods:
Conventional urban planning approaches that do not incorporate sustainability metrics or stakeholder participation have become less emphasized as innovative, participatory methods gain traction. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that solely focus on one discipline without interdisciplinary approaches, as the complexity of urban issues requires multi-faceted solutions. - Static Assessments of Urban Sustainability:
Research that relies on static metrics for evaluating urban sustainability is waning in favor of dynamic, real-time assessments that incorporate changing urban conditions. - Top-Down Policy Approaches:
The reliance on top-down governance models is decreasing as community-driven and participatory governance methods are recognized as more effective in addressing urban challenges.
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