Frontiers in Sustainable Cities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
With
rapid
urban
growth
posing
major
environmental
and
social
challenges,
nature-based
solutions
(NbS)
are
at
the
heart
of
strategies
for
sustainability
resilience.
They
help
to
maintain
biodiversity
respond
contemporary
climatic
societal
challenges.
To
be
best
planned
implemented,
they
need
consider
geographical
socio-cultural
contexts,
including
local
perceptions
experiences
residents.
Lack
information
on
aspects
absence
data
often
obstacles
implementation.
This
article
is
part
a
study
challenges
opportunities
implementing
sustainable
development
in
Ouagadougou.
aimed
explore
how
socio-demographic
factors
influence
nature,
identify
implications
planning
implementation
solutions.
Questionnaire
surveys
were
conducted
among
401
people,
with
different
profiles
places
residence.
Group
interviews
20
people
then
triangulate
collected
understand
interactions
between
residents
nature.
The
main
results
show
that,
overall,
perceive
nature
positively.
Perceptions
vary
considerably
according
respondents’
proximity
green
spaces.
also
identified
appropriate
maintenance
management,
as
well
participatory
align
residents’
expectations,
focus
benefits.
recommendations
offered
practitioners,
planners,
those
involved
identifying
limitations,
such
lack
revenue
data,
provide
solid
basis
future
action.
Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(2), С. 22 - 22
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
The
accelerating
pace
of
urbanization,
coupled
with
changes
in
land-use
patterns
and
the
exacerbation
extreme
climatic
events—marked
by
heightened
unpredictability
severity,
particularly
regions
Global
South—necessitates
a
thorough
reevaluation
urban
governance
management
frameworks.
In
response
to
these
challenges,
it
is
essential
for
strategies
integrate
local
socio-economic
specificities
while
navigating
inherent
complexities
issues,
leveraging
contextually
appropriate
resources
within
sustainability
paradigm.
this
regard,
contextualizing
incorporating
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
into
planning
frameworks
crucial
advancing
sustainability.
However,
significant
obstacles
hinder
their
effective
integration
at
scale,
fast-evolving,
resource-constrained
settings.
This
study
seeks
address
critical
gap
systematically
examining
barriers
SDG
sub-Saharan
Africa.
For
purpose,
Moundou,
Chad,
used
as
representative
case
study,
reflecting
both
challenges
opportunities
region.
A
hybrid
methodology
underpins
research,
combining
in-depth
interviews
key
development
stakeholders,
detailed
review
strategic
documents
aligned
SDGs,
semi-structured
questionnaires
capture
diverse
perspectives.
results
reveal
that
institutional
dimension
constitutes
38.46%
identified
including
limited
capacity
long-term
planning,
lack
expertise,
inadequate
multisectoral
coordination,
among
others.
addition,
economic
socio-cultural
dimensions
each
represent
23.08%
barriers,
encompassing
issues
such
dependence
on
external
funding,
high
cost
green
technologies,
low
public
awareness,
resistance
change
communities.
Finally,
data
access
ranks
last,
accounting
15.38%.
To
overcome
implement
mechanisms
strengthen
capacities,
promote
cross-sectoral
collaboration,
enhance
cultivate
culture
adaptability
innovation
Furthermore,
improving
accessibility
reinforcing
financial
are
vital
addressing
comprehensively.
Land,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(2), С. 382 - 382
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025
Cities,
particularly
megacities,
face
significant
challenges
in
transitioning
toward
sustainability.
Many
countries
have
developed
dual
or
multiple
capitals
for
diverse
purposes
(e.g.,
political,
administrative,
economic,
touristic,
and
cultural).
Limited
research
exists
on
the
‘15-minute
city’
(15-MC)
concept,
regions
like
Middle
East
North
Africa
(MENA
region).
This
study
evaluates
application
of
‘15-MC’
concept
globally
regionally
to
derive
Urban
Planning
Principles
(UPPs)
indicators
livability
accessibility.
Using
a
theoretical
framework
supported
by
site
visits
quantitative
assessments,
examines
two
districts
NAC
as
case
studies.
Key
UPPs
proximity
services,
mixed-use
development,
public
transport,
green
spaces,
community
engagement,
local
economy,
sustainability)
were
evaluated
along
with
walkability
scores,
bike
infrastructure,
environmental
impact
indicators.
The
results
reveal
that
most
services
are
accessible
within
15-minute
walk
ride.
However,
essential
facilities
universities
hospitals)
exceed
this
threshold
(20–30
min).
area
per
inhabitant
(17
m2/capita)
meets
WHO
European
recommendations.
has
clean,
transportation
94.26
km
cycling
lanes.
For
sustainability
indicator,
air
pollutants
(PM10
NO2)
slightly
guidelines,
but
SO2
Ozone
levels
below
limits.
estimated
waste
capita
(274
kg)
is
lower
than
Cario
other
counties.
findings
suggest
potential
fulfill
15-MC
through
developments,
accessibility,
sustainable
planning.
serves
future
modeling
when
it
fully
occupied.
Journal of Urban Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(4), С. 580 - 595
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
The
West
African
region,
one
of
the
largest
urban
agglomerations
in
Africa
has
over
decades
experienced
rapid
rate
urbanization.
urbanization
processes
have
been
associated
with
manifold
environmental
and
socioeconomic
challenges
including
inefficient
infrastructure,
unaffordable
housing,
poor
sanitation
informal
settlements.
Urban
scholars
following
rise
climate
change
advocated
for
policies
programmes
towards
reduction
carbon
footprints
sustainable
human
settlements,
while
emphasizing
on
needs
to
plan
sustainability.
Yet
limited
studies
so
far
analysed
dynamics
Africa,
especially
relations
Motivated
by
evolving
debates
sustainability,
this
study
contributes
planning
discourse,
exploring
energy
consumption,
gross
domestic
product,
employment
levels
productivity
six
countries
demonstrate
implications
Using
Seemingly
Unrelated
Regression
(SUR)-Mean
Group
(MG)
model,
we
annual
data
from
1991
2018
Population
Growth,
Gross
Domestic
Product,
Energy
Consumption,
Greenhouse
gas
emissions.
revealed
variation
across
selected
terms
urbanization,
productivity,
consumption.
results
suggest
need
commonalities
as
well
differentiated
approaches
improving
quality
Furthermore,
there
is
a
promote
green
concerted
efforts
are
required
promoting
quality.
Smart Cities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4), С. 2110 - 2130
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
This
research
addresses
the
urgent
challenges
posed
by
rapid
urbanization
and
climate
change
through
an
integrated
interdisciplinary
approach
combining
advanced
technologies
with
rigorous
scientific
exploration.
The
comprehensive
analysis
focused
on
Wuhan,
China,
spanning
decades
of
meteorological
land-use
data
to
trace
extreme
trajectories
reveal
intricate
temporal
spatial
patterns.
Employing
innovative
360°
radial
Fibonacci
geometric
growth
framework,
study
facilitated
a
meticulous
dissection
urban
morphology
at
granular
scales,
establishing
model
that
combined
fixed
mobile
observational
techniques
uncover
climatic
shifts
transformations.
Geographic
information
systems
computational
fluid
dynamics
were
pivotal
tools
used
explore
interplay
between
structures
their
environments.
These
analyses
elucidated
nuanced
impact
diverse
morphosectors
local
conditions.
Furthermore,
genetic
algorithms
harnessed
distill
meaningful
relationships
from
extensive
collected,
optimizing
arrangements
enhance
resilience
sustainability.
pioneering
not
only
illuminates
complex
ecosystems
but
also
offers
transformative
insights
for
designing
smarter,
more
adaptable
cities.
findings
underscore
critical
role
green
spaces
in
mitigating
heat
island
effects.
highlights
imperative
sustainable
planning
address
multifaceted
21st
century,
promoting
long-term
environmental
sustainability
health,
particularly
context
tomorrow’s
climate-adaptive
smart
Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(4), С. 101 - 101
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
This
paper
systematically
reviews
scientific
papers
to
understand
the
primary
forms
of
HI,
why
they
arise,
and
how
affect
urban
landscape.
It
addresses
question,
“What
are
key
trends,
drivers,
impacts
Housing
Informality
(HI),
what
methods
researchers
use
study
latter?”.
Previous
research
addressed
impacts,
individually,
failing
adopt
a
holistic
perspective
that
could
clarify
HI
as
core
concept
distinct
from
informal
housing.
Accordingly,
this
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
explores
541
peer-reviewed
publications
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Google
Scholar.
By
utilizing
PRISMA
framework,
we
reduced
number
documents
27,
which
thoroughly
analyzed.
The
results
highlight
five
main
trends
around
globe:
unauthorized
modifications,
market
dynamics,
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
(ADUs),
squatting,
unusual
These
induced
by
several
economic
sociocultural
drivers
address
gap
between
regulations
governance
one
side
lived
realities
another,
resulting
in
economic,
social,
legal,
health,
impacts.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(7), С. 3115 - 3115
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Public
open
spaces
enhance
urban
sustainability
by
promoting
social
inclusion
and
supporting
the
right
to
city.
Somehow,
in
fragile
contexts,
knowledge
of
accessibility
inclusiveness
these
places,
especially
African
context,
is
scarce.
In
alignment
with
SDGs
advocating
for
equal
access
public
spaces,
this
study
investigates
how
context
impacts
Kaya,
Burkina
Faso.
Employing
a
mixed-methods
approach
grounded
fragility
spatial
justice
theories,
data
were
collected
through
GIS
tools,
group
discussions
involving
73
participants,
questionnaire
survey
quota
sample
515
residents.
Thematic
contextual
analysis
Key
Influencer
tools
used
interpret
depth.
The
findings
reveal
that
condition
Kaya
groups
different
ways.
People
living
informal
housing,
internally
displaced
people,
women,
aged
people
disabilities,
young
are
more
likely
experience
injustice
exclusion
from
spaces.
This
concludes
innovative
measures
governance,
planning,
investments
promote
justice,
thereby
reducing
fragility.