Comparison of Neighborhood Demographics and Post-Buyout Land Use Development in Harris County, Texas, USA DOI Open Access

Sumaira Niazi

Published: July 1, 2023

Recent research suggests that race and ethnicity influence post-buyout land management in Harris County, Texas, yet lacked systematic empirical evidence to fully understand the relationship between demographics. To address this gap, study analyzes use practices compares them with socio-economic characteristics of adjacent neighborhood at block level an area a long buyout history. I first identified County through county records photo documentation approximately 2000 sites fieldwork from 2017-2022. Second, using Ode colleagues' framework for identifying visual on landscape, developed index evaluated aesthetics, utility, function. Finally, spatially analyzed socio-demographic composition neighborhoods U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year data (2017-2021) compared it ArcGIS. From spatial analysis, differences homeownership status, race, affected management. Most properties are managed as mowed, vacant lots regardless socio-demographics; however, litter debris were more prominent predominantly Black neighborhoods. Of note, higher utility uses frequent white neighborhoods, but into parks located lower-income Hispanic areas suggesting variance by socio-demographics.

Language: Английский

Sustainable Management for Healthy and Productive Watersheds in Indonesia DOI Creative Commons
Agung Budi Supangat, Tyas Mutiara Basuki, Yonky Indrajaya

et al.

Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 1963 - 1963

Published: Oct. 24, 2023

Indonesian watershed management continues to struggle with various problems caused by natural disasters, particularly hydrometeorological which are worsened the effects of climate change. Coordinating and synchronizing interest many parties in scenarios conditions is a big challenge creation healthy productive watershed. Multiple initiatives have been undertaken, from establishing rules policies implementing them assessing effects, leading lessons being learned for better management. This article presents study on Indonesia recommends alternative improvements toward A combination descriptive qualitative analysis authors’ experience research activities critical used examine existing formulate recommendations sustainable Most watersheds susceptible degradation due numerous threats. The challenges management, including land climate-induced lack synchronization coordination, limited resources, anthropogenic factors, led decreased health productivity hindered effective Integrated especially at micro-watershed level, addresses these challenges. Successful integrated requires community involvement, appropriate action specific locations, technological support, regulatory alignment, stakeholder collaboration ensure healthy, productive, present future generations.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Power on Post-Buyout Land Management Practices DOI Creative Commons
Sumaira Niazi, Elyse Zavar, Alex Greer

et al.

Histories, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 14 - 14

Published: March 20, 2025

U.S. government agencies execute home relocation programs, known as buyouts, in flood-prone areas to reduce hazard exposure. By converting the buyout properties into open space, these governmental assume ownership and management responsibilities. As with all landscapes, post-buyout landscape reflects power dynamics institutional forces that shape how land is managed, perceived, used. For acquired properties, historic housing polices, disaster risk reduction strategies, social construction of have accumulated over time on influence contemporary practices. To understand capital management, this study analyzes practices compares them socioeconomic characteristics neighborhoods Harris County, Texas, USA, a county fifty-year history. Results indicate homeownership status, race, ethnicity were related varying degrees, thus reflecting differing degrees therefore space.

Language: Английский

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Navigating the Nexus: Stakeholder Engagement in Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Sustainable Development DOI Open Access
Marios Stanitsas, Konstantinos Kirytopoulos

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(17), P. 7381 - 7381

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

In the quest for a sustainable energy landscape, renewable sources are positioned to lead. Among these, power purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as indispensable tools, particularly when combined with storage solutions, in supporting grid stability and ensuring reliability of provision. The aim this study is undertake rigorous systematic literature review delve into pivotal role that community engagement stakeholder involvement play shaping contours hybrid PPAs, which amalgamate technologies. Through comprehensive synthesis previous literature, research elucidates nuanced dimensions consequential benefits inherent cultivating robust agreements. objectives include examining tangible prioritizing empowerment, such securing local acceptance support, alleviating opposition, tailoring project designs harmonize specific requirements preferences. Moreover, underscores critical compliance regulatory mandates, thereby addressing sustainability outcomes while fostering enduring success feasibility projects.

Language: Английский

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Driving Factors of the Hydrological Response of a Tropical Watershed: The Ankavia River Basin in Madagascar DOI Open Access
Zonirina Ramahaimandimby,

Alain Randriamaherisoa,

Marnik Vanclooster

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 2237 - 2237

Published: June 14, 2023

Understanding the hydrological behavior of watersheds (WS) and their driving factors is crucial for sustainable water resources management. However, at large scales, this task remains challenging due to spatial heterogeneity in landscapes, topography morphology (T), land cover (LC), geology (G), soil properties (S). In context, aim study was identify key that influence signatures four watersheds: Ankavia (WS1: 55% forest cover), Ankaviabe (WS2: 77% Sahafihitry (WS3: 41% Antsahovy (WS4: 48% over a 10-month period. These catchments are located within SAVA region northeastern Madagascar have humid tropical climate. We investigated relationship between selected catchment descriptors by using Pearson coefficient-based correlation matrix. More specifically, (extracted from T, LC, G, S) were correlated with following signatures: base flow index (BFI), mean runoff coefficient (rc), peak (Qp), event time scales (ts), high flows (Q5), low (Q95), discharge (q_mean). The analysis revealed cover, properties, seem be best predictors BFI Q95, while mainly govern rc, Qp, Q5, ts, q_mean. findings provide valuable insights into drivers can inform resource management strategies. particular, WS2 exhibits better flood buffering capacity but also experiences lower dry season, potentially higher evapotranspiration. Conversely, WS3 WS4 (and lesser extent WS1) capacity, these encounter less pronounced season BFIs, possibly attributable evapotranspiration rates. results underscore importance responsible use practices conservation efforts, which essential development region. By incorporating strategies, we help ensure more stable reliable supply communities ecosystems

Language: Английский

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Recognizing Human-Environment Water Conflict is A Critical Step for Managing Tradeoffs between Water Security and Freshwater Biodiversity DOI
Charles B. van Rees

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Download This Paper Open PDF in Browser Add to My Library Share: Permalink Using these links will ensure access this page indefinitely Copy URL DOI

Language: Английский

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Is larger always lekker? A comparative analysis of South Africa's water user associations (WUAs) and catchment partnerships (CPs) and their impact on water, energy, and food (WEF) security DOI Creative Commons
Saul Ngarava

Environmental Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51, P. 101022 - 101022

Published: June 16, 2024

Complexities in water, energy, and food (WEF) governance provide varied systems pathways that shape welfare outcomes. The biggest question relates to the scale complexities resource management governance, which reaches a certain equilibrium achieve maximum benefits. This is proposition assessed this study sought compare WEF outcomes of jurisdictions under Water User Associations (WUAs) Catchment Partnerships (CPs). used multi-stage purposively sampled cross-sectional survey 1184 households from Greater Taung Magareng Local Municipalities (Vaalharts Association) Matatiele Municipality (uMzvimvubu Partnership) South Africa. Household Insecurity Experiences, Multi-Dimensional Energy Poverty Index Food In-Access Scale, Min-Max normalization Propensity Score Matching were analyze data. There was association between jurisdiction level security. Households WUA experienced 13.8%, 6.8% 9.3% higher levels insecurity, respectively. concludes CP had security, with or lack thereof resulting Therefore, larger not always lekker. recommends either (i) scaling down and/or (ii) diversifying by increasing breadth scope stakeholders within WUA. should be integrated an evaluation ascertain any impact on

Language: Английский

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The Guideline Model for Water Resource Management of the Industrial Sector in the Eastern Economic Corridor for Sustainable Achievement DOI Open Access

Nithipar Phadannork,

Thanin Silpcharu, Sunee Wattanakomol

et al.

International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 1 - 19

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Water resource management is a key planning adaptation strategy for sustainable achievement. This research aims to compare the invariance of water industrial sector in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) The study employs quantitative questionnaires from 750 experts and qualitative focus group discussions with 11 expert business managers working EEC. applies descriptive, inferential, multivariate statistics that show overall results. Each four high-level components this focuses on Resource Management, Data Insight, Innovation Technology, Alliance Centric. hypothesis testing shows ways different industries EEC prioritize are significant differently. analysis developed structural equation model (SEM) reveals it meets evaluation criteria, being consistent empirical data. measurement guideline appropriate, found variance analysis.

Language: Английский

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Strategic Reference for Adopting Sustainable Agricultural Practices Through Social Learning in Indian Agriculture for Environmental Management DOI
Suman Chatterjee,

Ishita Tudu

Springer geography, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 201 - 216

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Comparison of Neighborhood Demographics and Post-Buyout Land Use Development in Harris County, Texas, USA DOI Open Access

Sumaira Niazi

Published: July 1, 2023

Recent research suggests that race and ethnicity influence post-buyout land management in Harris County, Texas, yet lacked systematic empirical evidence to fully understand the relationship between demographics. To address this gap, study analyzes use practices compares them with socio-economic characteristics of adjacent neighborhood at block level an area a long buyout history. I first identified County through county records photo documentation approximately 2000 sites fieldwork from 2017-2022. Second, using Ode colleagues' framework for identifying visual on landscape, developed index evaluated aesthetics, utility, function. Finally, spatially analyzed socio-demographic composition neighborhoods U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year data (2017-2021) compared it ArcGIS. From spatial analysis, differences homeownership status, race, affected management. Most properties are managed as mowed, vacant lots regardless socio-demographics; however, litter debris were more prominent predominantly Black neighborhoods. Of note, higher utility uses frequent white neighborhoods, but into parks located lower-income Hispanic areas suggesting variance by socio-demographics.

Language: Английский

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