Residents’ perceptions of urban nature and nature-based solutions in Ouagadougou DOI Creative Commons

Youmanli Enok Ferdinand Combary,

Bernard Tossou Atchrimi

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.

Язык: Английский

Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Urban Planning to Advance Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Barriers and Practical Solutions from the Case Study of Moundou, Chad DOI Creative Commons

Ernest Haou,

Ndonaye Allarané,

Cyprien Coffi Aholou

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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Urbanization and Drivers for Dual Capital City: Assessment of Urban Planning Principles and Indicators for a ‘15-Minute City’ DOI Creative Commons
Mohsen Aboulnaga, Fatma H. Ashour,

Maryam Elsharkawy

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of urban agriculture and green infrastructure integration in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Ermias Debie,

Demsew Mengistie

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Modelling the dynamics of urbanization for urban sustainability in West Africa DOI Creative Commons
Hassan Radoine, Salwa Bajja, Francis Dakyaga

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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Advancing Urban Resilience Amid Rapid Urbanization: An Integrated Interdisciplinary Approach for Tomorrow’s Climate-Adaptive Smart Cities—A Case Study of Wuhan, China DOI Creative Commons
Mehdi Makvandi, Wenjing Li, Li Yu

и другие.

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

Язык: Английский

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Enhancing urban design performance through parametric analysis: Insights from the Green City of Ben Guerir, Morocco DOI Creative Commons

Houda Er-Retby,

A. Outzourhit,

Abdellah Nait-Taour

и другие.

Journal of Urban Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1), С. 247 - 263

Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Blockchain Technology Adoption in Smart Cities: A Critical Analysis of the Opportunities and Challenges in the African Context DOI
Purity Hamunakwadi, Sijekula Mbanga,

Lethu K. K. Lujabe

и другие.

Emerald Publishing Limited eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 81 - 97

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Sustainable Urban Transportation Planning: Integrating an Electrified Metro System into Kampala Metropolis DOI Creative Commons

Eng. Dr. Ismail Kimuli,

Eng. Dr. John Baptist Kirabira,

Ismael Nkambwe

и другие.

Multimodal Transportation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100220 - 100220

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Trends, Methods, Drivers, and Impacts of Housing Informalities (HI): A Systematic Literature Review DOI Creative Commons
Rim Mrani, Hassan Radoine, Jérôme Chenal

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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Accessibility and Inclusiveness of Public Open Spaces in Fragile Contexts: A Case Study of Kaya, Burkina Faso DOI Open Access
Martin Alira Aweh,

Daouda Sana,

Tossou Atchrimi

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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