Urban management

Fregonese, S. Beyond the ‘weak state’. Hybrid sovereignties in Beirut

by Sara Fregonese

Forthcoming (2012) Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, Issue 4

Mapping of environmentally vulnerable areas in Belo Horizonte

by Diego Rodrigues Macedo

This article presents a study on the risk associated with human occupation in relation to Belo Horizomtes's... more This article presents a study on the risk associated with human occupation in relation to Belo Horizomtes's geomorphological features. The analysis was based on two aspects: the natural vulnerability in relation to flooding and landslide occurrences, and the socialeconomics status of the residing population. The results are presented according to the Environmental Vulnerability Index, which indentifies areas suitable for human occupation and the inhabitants's vulnerability. This index can contribute to preserve environmental sustainability and in the implementation of municipal housing polices.

Challenges Faced by Megacities in the Future

by Mostafa Nejati

Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) / Volume 24, Issue 2 / DOI: 10.4018/irmj.2011040106

The advancement of science, industry, and digital technologies has shaped the lives of many people and has encouraged... more The advancement of science, industry, and digital technologies has shaped the lives of many people and has encouraged more people to live in cities. Since 2007, the urban population has exceeded the rural, and this amount is estimated to increase up to 60% of world habitants by 2030, according to the United Nations. Considering that these changes in people’s lifestyle can create various challenges to society, identifying and managing the potential future challenges is a vital step to ensure a dignified living without conflicts. This paper studies the challenges that cities and megacities may face in the future and provides solutions to manage and handle them. Reports and statistics from international organizations and the authors’ critical analysis have been applied to collect the necessary data. The research findings emphasize the importance of enhanced competitiveness and the quality of life and environment on the development of the city. Moreover, the major infrastructural problems facing cities in the digital world are discussed and the importance of strategic planning and sustainable approach toward resolving urban issues are emphasized.

City of memory, city of culture

by Joaquim Flores

2003 - «City of memory, city of culture» publicado nos «Proceedings of the 7th Symposium of the Organization of the World Heritage Cities “Keeping Heritage Alive. Education and Training for the Preservation and Management of Cultural Heritage”», OCPM, Rhodes, 2003 (Doc. 33 no CD-Rom)

2003 - «City of memory, city of culture» published in «Proceedings of the 7th Symposium of the Organization of the... more 2003 - «City of memory, city of culture» published in «Proceedings of the 7th Symposium of the Organization of the World Heritage Cities “Keeping Heritage Alive. Education and Training for the Preservation and Management of Cultural Heritage”», OCPM, Rhodes, 2003 (Doc. 33 in CD-Rom)

More Sustainable Management of Pollution: Integrated Approach, Models and Tools

by Giovanni Leonardi

paper presented at International Conference on Whole Life Urban Sustainability and its Assessment
M. Horner, C. Hardcastle, A. Price, J. Bebbington (Eds)
Glasgow, 2007

Why?

by Rowland Atkinson

Brief commentary on the roots of the recent UK urban riots

Berlino. Rigenerazione ed equità sociale.

by Angelica Fortuzzi

published in 'Urbanistica Informazioni', 231 (2010), p. 11.

Paper about some results of the research about the integrated policy for urban development “Die Soziale Stadt -... more Paper about some results of the research about the integrated policy for urban development “Die Soziale Stadt - Gebiete mit besonderem Entwicklungsbedarf” in Germany and the city of Berlin, as case study.
The research is part of the research project “Urban regeneration issues. Scenario, strategies, tools, competence”, which concerns different European case studies.
Coordinator: Prof. Anna Laura Palazzo, DIPSU, Università Roma Tre

Berlino tra gestione e trasformazione

by Angelica Fortuzzi

published in 'Urbanistica Informazioni', 237 (2011), p. 23.

Custos de sistema de gestão de resíduos urbanos

by Pedro Serrano Gomes

Relatório de tarefa desenvolvida no âmbito do Projecto "Custos e Benefícios, à escala local, de uma Ocupação Dispersa"

WiMBY: A Comparative Interests Analysis of the Heterogeneity of Redevelopment of Publicly Owned Vacant Land

by Ariya Aruninta

Journal Landscape and Urban Planning. 2009.

Importance and Relevance of the Country Strategy Paper (2001-2006): the Future of Co-operation Between EU and Thailand in Urban Development ; Case Study of Paris and Bangkok.

by Ariya Aruninta

Paper for Asia Europe Programme Diploma (Sciences-Po, Paris), 2003.

Managing Public Activities on Public Streets : Case Study of Bangkok, Thailand.

by Ariya Aruninta

Sarasatr Satapad 06-45 Proceeding - Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University Academic year 2002 [ISBN 974-637-621-7]. [In Thai]

Urban Landscape Land Management.

by Ariya Aruninta

Arch Journal - Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University Academic year 1997 [ISSN 0857-2100], [In Thai]

Restrição veicular e tributação: o pedágio urbano enquanto solução urbanística e espécie tributária

by Christiano Toralles

TORALLES, Christiano P.; PAULITSCH, N. S. Restrição veicular e tributação: o pedágio urbano enquanto solução urbanística e espécie tributária. In: Revista URBE - Revista Brasileira de Gestão Urbana, v. 2. Curitiba, Brasil: PPGTU/PUCPR, 2010. p. 179-190.

The large amount of cars, especially in medium and large cities, has caused disruptions in transit: large trafficjams,... more The large amount of cars, especially in medium and large cities, has caused disruptions in transit: large trafficjams, difficulty to finding parking, traffic accidents, conflicts with pedestrians (and with another non-motorized transports), the increased consumption of fossil fuels and the emission of pollution gases. Search for solutions forthese disorders is an activity that has challenged professionals involved in urban management in many countries. In this context, this study shows some initiatives that seek the solution of this chaotic scene, emphasizing the vehicular restriction, by congestion pricing, already deployed with satisfactory results in Singapore and London, and considered for implementation in other locations, such as case of Sao Paulo. After that, it presents an analysis of the legal nature of the toll, with a controversial kind tax on Brazilian law. This understanding is important to use this vehicular restriction instrument in proposals to urban planning, traffic management and city management.

368: Sustainable Master Planning Using Design Grammars

by Jan Halatsch

ETH Future Cities Simulation Platform

by Jan Halatsch

Procedural Design of Urban Open Spaces

by Jan Halatsch

USING SHAPE GRAMMARS FOR MASTER PLANNING

by Jan Halatsch

HALATSCH J, KUNZE A, SCHMITT G, in: Third International Conference On Design Computing And Cognition (DCC08), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 2008

ETH Value Lab-A Framework For Managing Large-Scale Urban Projects

by Jan Halatsch

HALATSCH J, KUNZE A, BURKHARD R, SCHMITT G, > Best Conference Paper  in: 7th China Urban Housing Conference, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 2008 

SUSTAINABLE MASTER PLANNING USING DESIGN GRAMMARS

by Jan Halatsch

HALATSCH J, KUNZE A, SCHMITT G, in: 25th International Conference on PASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE (PLEA 2008), University College Dublin, Dublin, 2008