Renewal Of Cities Research Articles

Cold Coastal City Neighborhood Morphology Design Method Based on Multi-Objective Optimization Simulation Analysis

In the context of global warming and the frequent occurrence of extreme weather, coastal cities are more susceptible to the heat island effect and localized microclimate problems due to the significant influence of the oceanic climate. This study proposes a computer-driven simulation optimization method based on a multi-objective optimization algorithm, combined with tools such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Honeybee and Wallacei, to provide scientific optimization decision intervals for morphology control and evaluation factors at the initial stage of coastal city block design. The effectiveness of this optimization strategy is verified through empirical research on typical coastal neighborhoods in Dalian. The results show that the strategy derived from the multi-objective optimization-based evaluation significantly improves the wind environment and thermal comfort of Dalian neighborhoods in winter and summer: the optimization reduced the average wind speed inside the block by 0.47 m/s and increased the UTCI by 0.48 °C in winter, and it increased the wind speed to 1.5 m/s and decreased the UTCI by 0.59 °C in summer. This study shows that the use of simulation assessment and multi-objective optimization technology to adjust the block form of coastal cities can effectively improve the seasonal wind and heat environment and provide a scientific basis for the design and renewal of coastal cities.

Why Can Guangdong Province Be Located First in China Regarding the Birth Population and Total GDP? - Analysis Based on Social Structure Change

Under the guidance of the three-child policy and the 14th Five-Year Plan, China’s demographic and economic situations are changing. This paper takes Guangdong Province, which will rank first in China in terms of newborn population and GDP in 2022, as an example, and analyzes the reasons from the perspective of social structural transformation. The acceleration of urbanization has promoted the renewal of cities and attracted more population inflows. In terms of demographic structure, the increase in the proportion of young people proves that Guangdong Province has rich labor resources. In terms of group structure, the growth of the service sector has caused an increase in employee numbers, and the service industry has made significant contributions to Guangdong Province's economic development. The development of family units will increase the number of families, stimulate domestic demand, and promote economic development. On the other hand, the change in economic structure is conducive to Guangdong's economic development and attracting talent.

Co-Design of a Public Space and the Implementation: Atakent (Car) Park

Citizen Design Science is a new co-design strategy for urban and architectural systems that improves the planning, design, management, and renewal of cities, urban habitats, and architectural structures, using active design tools through citizens' observation, experience, and local knowledge. The aim of this study is to describe how Atakent Parking Area is transformed into a public space design and implementation through both digital and analog active design tools in the co-design process that includes citizens' spatial experiences, needs, and desires through the method of citizen design science. The objective indicators and subjective perception applied in the study were combined in the co-design process to implement an urban design project. The experimental collaborative urban design process is realized on a democratic platform based on the tendencies and expectations of the participants. Two conceptual urban design projects were prepared with design science data including citizens' wishes, needs, and suggestions about the area, and participating citizens were asked to vote for the project democratically in the urban space. The selected conceptual design project was transformed into an implementation project in the urban area.

METHODS AND PREREQUISITES FOR ARCHITECTURAL-PLANNING IMPROVEMENT OF OBSOLETE HOUSING FUND

The article analyzes the scientific-theoretical and practical basis of foreign experience of reconstruction in order to identify current trends and directions of improving the quality and improvement of the living environment of obsolete housing. Tasks, goals, and approaches to repair are outlined. Methods of architectural and planning improvement of the living environment of mass construction are determined and the ways of increase of productivity and life expectancy of the housing stock of Ukraine are formed. Describes the levels at which the process takes place, each corresponding to its own update object and representing an "ideal" update model. Lack of professional standards and conceptual ambiguity of the terms "repair" due to the uncertainty of their methodological principles. The preconditions of the process of renewal of Ukrainian cities and the factors influencing and determining the ways of the renewed component are revealed. Analytical methods of the practical and theoretical basis of a reconstruction of obsolete housing stock are used. Consecutive operations on updating the housing stock are given. Definitions have been formed that reveal the concept of housing reconstruction and its relevance for the living environment in Ukraine in the context of housing reform and the development of regulations in the process of decentralization. The term "gentrification" is considered a kind of renewal. The results obtained after the renewal of the territory, economic and social benefits are determined. There are the following indicators of the benefits of repair: separation or comparison, depending on the situation, more efficient use of territory and resources; increasing the investment and architectural attractiveness of the environment; extension of housing life; adaptation of the territory with obsolete buildings to the new functional requirements (partially or completely), as well as increasing the comfort of housing. Examples of a complex of repair works on the basis of European countries are given.

Community Environmental Detection and Community Outdoor Space Health Promotion Based on Cloud Resource Scheduling Mechanism.

In the context of rapid economic growth, people's living standards are improving day by day, and China's urbanization process is also gradually accelerating. Urban renewal is a very complex project. The renewal and expansion of most cities in the country usually involve demolishing and rebuilding. This way of urban renewal only pays attention to the renewal efficiency of cities and towns, and ignores the health needs of residents, which will make community residents lack a sense of security, pleasure, comfort, and belonging to the community, and greatly reduce the quality of life and physical fitness of community residents. Building a healthy city is an important goal of today's society, and community is the basic unit of a city, so it is urgent to build a health-promoting community. We should pay attention to and study the social environment, the external space environment of residential areas, and the interaction between them, so as to make develop them in a healthy direction and create a healthy and positive community. Therefore, it is an urgent task to improve the community residents' attention to the above problems and build community outdoor space, which has very important practical significance. In this paper, we use the cloud resource scheduling mechanism and the Internet of things to study the healthy role of community outdoor space planning. Through the transplantation of embedded Linux system, the development of communication interface and the external acquisition sensing device, we collect the information of working status and running status, and transmit it to the database built in the cloud through the 4G module on the motherboard. Then, HTML + java script + CSS + JSON + Ajax technology is used to write the display interface and logical relationship, so that the data can be displayed on the mobile terminal and PC, which can provide a useful technical exploration for outdoor space planning. The community Internet of Things technology realizes the intelligent community environment detection, and the community cloud resource scheduling mechanism combined with the community Internet of Things can obtain the residents' help information in time and allocate the community outdoor resources in real time, which can not only meet the health needs of community members but also be conducive to the sustainable development of a health-promoting community. In addition, the cloud resource scheduling mechanism and the Internet of things also provide new ideas for the study of the health promotion research of community outdoor space planning.

Cultural Strategy at the Urban Periphery: The City of Parramatta

Since the 1990s, when the successful cultural-led urban renewal of cities like Bilbao and Glasgow held out the promise that peripheral cities, no less than world cities, could capitalise on culture, much urban cultural strategic planning has sought to gain global attention and achieve socio-economic growth. Such planning has produced mixed results in granting citizens access and production to their city. This essay looks at strategies in multicultural urban areas that lie at the margin of global cities, focusing on the City of Parramatta.

AESTHETIC CONTRASTS OF CONTEMPORARY URBAN ARCHITECTURE: RARE HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS AND PREVAILING WANDERING

<jats:p>The period between the two World Wars was a golden age of the rise of Belgrade and other cities in Serbia. After the Second World War, there was a period of stagnation in urban areas, but there were also high achievements in the field of urban reconstruction. With the social changes that took place in the last two decades of the 20th century, with the advent of transition, the attitude towards the urban renewal of cities in Serbia, especially Belgrade, also changed. These changes brought higher quantity, and lower and lower aesthetic quality of new construction in cities. This possible view of a small part of quality, but also inappropriate architectural - urban practice in the field of urban reconstruction of Belgrade, is accompanied by a picture of the social context in its basic features.</jats:p>

Integration of Intermodal Transport Stations as a Tool for Urban Renewal in the City of Baghdad

The recent population growth, urban expansion, and high standard of living witnessed by most cities, including Baghdad, have made the provision of integrated urban transport systems a major challenge for those in the transport sector. To address the central issues related to urban renewal, growth and land use in cities, and the importance and impact of integrated intermodal transport systems on the design and urban renewal of cities, it is thus important to investigate the role of integrated stations in achieving the urban development and renewal of the city and to determine the most important comprehensive indicators in the field of integration of such systems in order to develop tools for urban renewal and growth.This paper offers an analytical and evaluation method to assess the potential for redevelopment of major intermodal transport stations and the opportunities for space and urban renewal that might follow such redevelopment. The methodology was implemented in the redevelopment of Berlin Central Station and the comprehensive plan for road transport for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 2030, and may thus offer a basis for assessing and evaluating the city of Baghdad in terms of transport and developing future plans in this area. However, it required the development of correct scientific frameworks for the integration of multi-modal urban transport stations (systems) as development tools and attractions, and to have a positive impact for the city. This led to the research problem of investigating the “lack of sufficient perception of the impact of the complementarity of intermodal transport stations and their role as a tool in the urban renewal of the citybased on the assumption that integrated intermodal transport stations are large and multi-functional facilities, consisting of several integrated smaller systems, operating in a single overarching system such as a city at a scale that allows them to act as a tool in the process of urban renewal by promoting positive interaction with the surrounding environment.

The Design of Marine Architecture: A Renewal and Development of Coastal City Space Perspective

Yao, Z., 2020. The design of marine architecture: A renewal and development of coastal city space perspective. In: Gong, D.; Zhang, M., and Liu, R. (eds.), Advances in Coastal Research: Engineering, Industry, Economy, and Sustainable Development. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 106, pp. 347–350. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.The tourism demand in coastal cities imposes higher requirements for their urban planning, and, in addition, wind gusts and high humidity also require the functional design of buildings. This paper analyzes the actual demand for urban planning and design, especially urban architecture planning and design under the goal of spatial renewal and development of coastal cities, and analyzes the problems in the field of coastal urban architecture design under the current situation. This research indicates that the marine architecture design for spatial renewal of a coastal city should concentrate on ensuring the unity and functionality of the architectural style, so the design requirements are high. In order to achieve this requirement, the design ability for coastal architecture can be improved by introducing planning methods such as an electronic sand table and brainstorming.

Co-creative place innovation in an arctic town

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to shed light on co-creative approaches for place innovation in an Arctic town, based on the relocation of Kiruna’s city center in northern Sweden. Three cases of co-creative innovation processes in Kiruna are investigated and compared: an R&D project about local perceptions and visions of attractive urban environments; an R&D project about norm-creative design principles for inclusive and attractive urban design; and an R&D project about cross-industrial synergies for city center attractiveness.Design/methodology/approachThe study’s research design encompasses a comparative and participatory approach. The comparative approach implies investigation and comparison of three cases of co-creative innovation processes in Kiruna. The participatory approach implies joint development of new knowledge by researchers and local actors. The data consists of participatory observations of workshops and qualitative interviews with local actors.FindingsThe study reveals that the studied processes have harnessed the city center relocation as an opportunity to make Kiruna more attractive to residents and visitors, by using the co-creative approaches of Living Lab, Now-Wow-How and Norm-creative design. These approaches have enabled experts and local actors to jointly identify excluding patterns and norms in the relocation process and to envision inclusive and attractive (re-)configurations and (re-)conceptualizations of the future Kiruna.Research limitations/implicationsThe results add to the academic strand of inclusive urban transformation, by providing insights into co-creative approaches for re-imagining an Arctic town in times of industrial and social change. New insights are provided regarding how the geographical, industrial and cultural identity of an Arctic town can be harnessed to envision new configuration, content and communication that is attractive and accessible for a diversity of residents and visitors.Practical implicationsThe results highlight the potential to harness Arctic and rural characteristics in the promotion of urban attractiveness and public well-being, especially when combined with co-creative identification and transformation of excluding norms and patterns.Originality/valueThe results provide new insights into how co-creative approaches may facilitate innovative and inclusive renewal of towns and cities in the Arctic and beyond.

Renewal of small cities in European Russia (case study of Borovichi, Vyksa, Rostov)

The current study is aimed at the analysis of local development with a focus on the renewal processes in small cities of European Russia. Renewal refers to the introduction of positive changes trough re-opening and re-imagining existing urban areas. Due to the lack of adequate statistical data, we access renewal using a qualitative approach, through the analysis of the material form the cityscape, which is not only an indicator of the socio-economic situation in the city but also helps to understand the distribution of power relations within it. Empirical data were obtained in three small single-industry towns located remote from major centres Borovichi (Novgorod oblast), Vyksa (Nizhny Novgorod oblast), Rostov (Yaroslavl oblast). The results of the study suggest that the zone of transformation, successful emergence of the new and change of the old in small cities, is each time unique. Transformation occurs since cities are in search of their own way out of the structural crisis, struggling not only to provide the economic minimum but also to change the cityscape and everyday life. The main actors of this process are private from large to small business, as well as the local communities. While the role of the local administration due to the lack of resources is, most often, restricted to creating a functioning communication platform to address the interests of the main actors.

Different typologies of ‘co-working spaces’ and the contemporary dynamics of local economic development in Rome

ABSTRACTCo-working spaces of different types are emerging as new economic and social intermediaries in the contemporary process of urban regeneration and urban economic growth. Despite their relevance, literature still fails to explore their role in the surrounding local economy. This paper intends to fill that gap, providing empirical evidence from the city of Rome and suggesting new policy perspectives. First, a taxonomy of the different spaces is provided, assessing their role in the related socio-economic ecosystem. Three main typologies have been identified: CWS1 acting as a ‘social incubator’ with an educational role and closer links to local authorities, CWS2 or ‘start-up incubator’ providing economic and technical support to the entrepreneurs-to-be, CWS3 or ‘real estate incubator’ which are mainly a commercial product. Their locational patterns are then discussed, highlighting the planning implication of their settlement in some in-between urban peripheral areas of Rome. Finally, suggestions for the creation of public/private partnerships or ‘social leases’ are proposed, foreseeing the integration of such spaces in the local offer of amenities. The current research paves the way for further discussion on the renewal of cities’ governance tools, processes of urban regeneration and policies tackling the new urban entrepreneurial class.

Infrastructure as a Deeply Integrated Sustainable Urban Project

This paper explores infrastructure projects that present a conscious merging between urban transformation, community development, culture, and technology through sustainable design. When urban projects successfully and meaningfully include all these dimensions, we refer to them as “blended infrastructure” projects, since they offer much more than just infrastructure. A literature review pertaining to the rejuvenation and renewal of cities reveals that infrastructure projects have the potential to be at once, smart and ecological as well as cultural and deeply integrated urban interventions. We, therefore, propose that ‘blended infrastructure’ projects are those that profoundly integrate anthropological and technological dimensions. These two poles are the basis of our analysis method. Our methodology, which includes a mapping tool, is used to cartograph a series of design projects. We select two sets of projects for analysis. First, we select “light infrastructure” projects that are not yet built, still in an imaginary phase, which have a common underlying positive intention of bringing sustainability to the city. Second, we select heavier, already built, infrastructure projects, those subjected to real-world constraints, i.e., economic, political, etc. These polarities (light and imagined vs. heavy and realized) will help test the applicability of this mapping approach on different types of infrastructures. By studying projects on either side of a spatial design spectrum, we aim to understand which types of projects have a potential to be “blended infrastructure” projects—and therefore, deeply integrated sustainable urban interventions, as key contributions to the future of our cities

The urban fabric of Al Zubarah city: Unveiling an urban regeneration vision for modern urbanism in Qatar

The urban fabric of Islamic cities has been shaped by the rules of Sharia, sociocultural and economic factors. After being founded in the 1760s by a Kuwaiti tribe known as Utub, Al Zubarah became a flourishing pearl fishing and trading settlement. Due to its abandonment in the early 1900s, remaining untouched since then and protected by a layer of sand, the urban fabric of the city is completely preserved. This research study explores the urban layout of Al Zubarah city, analysing the evolution of its urban fabric, network, access, functions and main land uses, influenced by the sociocultural factors that contributed to its formation. The paper includes a review of the literature and exploratory interviews with academics, urban planners, archaeologists and historians. It also provides a site layout analysis of the urban fabric of the archaeological site based on the design principles and morphological components of Islamic cities. The analysis is based on the methodological approach conceived by Petruccioli, who analyses the Islamic city on three different scales: 1) the urban organism; 2) the urban fabric; and 3) the building type. The findings reveal that the urban fabric of Al Zubarah has been influenced by sociocultural factors. The relationship is visible through the urban fabric, network and types of building within the site. The outcome of this research study reveals how one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the State of Qatar is the manifestation of urban design principles, which should contribute to the urban regeneration and renewal of modern Islamic cities.

The influence of wind speed on airflow and fine particle transport within different building layouts of an industrial city

ABSTRACTIn atmospheric environment, the layout difference of urban buildings has a powerful influence on accelerating or inhibiting the dispersion of particle matters (PM). In industrial cities, buildings of variable heights can obstruct the diffusion of PM from industrial stacks. In this study, PM dispersed within building groups was simulated by Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations coupled Lagrangian approach. Four typical street building arrangements were used: (a) a low-rise building block with Height/base H/b = 1 (b = 20 m); (b) step-up building layout (H/b = 1, 2, 3, 4); (c) step-down building layout (H/b = 4, 3, 2, 1); (d) high-rise building block (H/b = 5). Profiles of stream functions and turbulence intensity were used to examine the effect of various building layouts on atmospheric airflow. Here, concepts of particle suspension fraction and concentration distribution were used to evaluate the effect of wind speed on fine particle transport. These parameters showed that step-up building layouts accelerated top airflow and diffused more particles into street canyons, likely having adverse effects on resident health. In renewal old industry areas, the step-down building arrangement which can hinder PM dispersion from high-level stacks should be constructed preferentially. High turbulent intensity results in formation of a strong vortex that hinders particles into the street canyons. It is found that an increase in wind speed enhanced particle transport and reduced local particle concentrations, however, it did not affect the relative location of high particle concentration zones, which are related to building height and layout.Implications: This study has demonstrated the height variation and layout of urban architecture affect the local concentration distribution of particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere and for the first time that wind velocity has particular effects on PM transport in various building groups. The findings may have general implications in optimization the building layout based on particle transport characteristics during the renewal of industrial cities. For city planners, the results and conclusions are useful for improving the local air quality. The study method also can be used to calculate the explosion risk of industrial dust for people who live in industrial cities.

Factors Hindering Smart City Developments in Medium-Sized Cities

The global phenomena of growing urbanization and ICT technological advancements enable the digital transformation and renewal of cities embodied in the ‘Smart Cities’ concept. A myriad of conceptualized models and frameworks have been proposed by multiple stakeholders; however, an easily adaptable, widely applicable and robust smart city model is not yet available, which leaves space for yet untapped fields of research. This article attempts to explore the factors hindering SC developments for European medium-sized cities based on a sample of Hungarian medium-sized cities. The study utilizes Porter's Five Forces Framework from the field of strategic management, which is currently rather neglected in the discussion of ‘Smart Cities’. Findings show that the main barriers are ‘Knowledge gaps’, ‘Availability and Quality of Data’, ‘Vendor Lock-in’, ‘Biased Approaches’ and the ‘Lack of Standards’.

Winter Olympic Games, cities, and tourism: a systematic literature review in this domain

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to present the current state of scientific knowledge on the Winter Olympic Games (2000 to present-day) and their urban and tourism-related impacts. To achieve this, a scoping review was performed using established methodology. Of the 1694 English and French peer-reviewed sources identified from 14 different databases, 47 met the specific inclusion criteria and were retained for analysis. Findings were divided into three sections according to our objectives: (1) methodological profiles of the selected articles; (2) urban impacts; (3) tourism-related impacts. First, the reviewed sources – mainly qualitative – generally showed that mega-events such as the Winter Olympic Games are a catalyst for the urban renewal of host cities. However, these urban transformations must be part of a global scenario to ensure long-term viability. Although research shows that the Games represent an opportunity for the development of the tourism industry, the scoping review showed mixed results in terms of tourist flows and the enhancement of the city’s image. The concluding remarks identify the limitations of this study and offer opportunities and areas of research regarding the next Winter Games.

Editorial Introduction

Transportation and infrastructure are the most crucial components which affect the development and renewal of cities and regions. The results of infrastructure and transportation planning not only take effect on the accessibility of an urban area, but also, it determines the livability of the whole city (Krizek & Levinson, 2005). Recently, new technologies, concepts and practical means have largely emerged in infrastructure and transportation planning, such as: “Big Data,” “Large scale model” and “old-community planning (Cunliang Guihua in Chinese)”. These concepts and tools almost reversed the traditional knowledge system and operating mode of urban planning, which has prompted us to carry out the necessary research and work to adapt to these changes (Vlahogianni, Park, & van Lint, 2015). On the other hand, we should still attach importance to the traditional knowledge and practical means by applying them to the new problems arising in the urban planning process today. Consequently, in this special issue, we study new concepts such as the “Big data” in the life-circle community determination, policy instruments on the new energy vehicle industry, and others. Moreover, we also pay attention to the change of urban planning law and survey technology on urban transportation hubs.

The Spiritual City: Theology, Spirituality, and the Urban by Philip Sheldrake

Reviewed by: The Spiritual City: Theology, Spirituality, and the Urban by Philip Sheldrake Chad Thralls (bio) The Spiritual City: Theology, Spirituality, and the Urban. By Philip Sheldrake. Oxford/Malden, MA: Wiley Blackwell, 2014. 226pp. $37.95 Throughout his career, Philip Sheldrake has been interested in the significance of place. In a series of articles and book chapters over the past decade and a half, he has devoted sustained attention to one type of place in particular, the city. As someone who has lived in New York City for the past six years, I applaud Sheldrake for bringing the topic of the city forward as worthy of serious reflection, because living here poses a unique set of challenges. The discipline of Christian Spirituality has given a lot of attention recently to the natural world, and deservedly so. Nature is a powerful place of divine encounter, and concern for its well-being is critical in our age of ecological crisis. Wilderness is a holy place for me as well, but for a variety of reasons, it is difficult for me to get out of the city. I must find God here, and so must most of my fellow New Yorkers. Sheldrake deserves much credit for turning our attention to the city, the place where the majority of human beings live their everyday lives. In the Introduction, Sheldrake lays the foundation on which he will assemble his evidence and build his argument. First, cities are an important topic to consider because an increasing percentage of the human population lives in them, and they are projected to keep growing in the future. In 1950, twenty-nine percent of the world’s population lived in urban areas. This grew to fifty percent in 1990 and is predicted to rise to seventy percent by 2050. Cities shape those who live there. Because so many are being formed by this particular kind of place, Sheldrake believes it is critical to think about the values that cities instill in those who reside in them. Second, he takes up the critique of sociologist Richard Sennett, who criticizes Christianity for an anti-urban bias. In his discussion of Augustine’s City of God, Sennett claims that Christianity encourages the nurturing of a private, inner world that de-emphasizes public life. Sheldrake counters Sennett’s criticism by strongly asserting that Christians do not discern their identities through an interior search for a hidden true self. For him, one’s identity is realized in interaction with others, which makes the public realm essential to the Christian life. The book is divided into two parts. In the five chapters of Part One Sheldrake surveys a variety of figures in the history of spirituality in search of resources that might be useful in funding a Christian vision for the contemporary city. He devotes entire chapters to Augustine’s reflections on the earthly city and the city of God in light of the decline of Rome, monasteries as ideal human communities, the renewal of cities in Europe between 1150 and 1250 (which included the building of cathedrals and the rise of universities, the mendicant orders, and the Beguines), the Protestant [End Page 292] and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century, and the Jesuit scholar Michel de Certeau’s writings on cities. In his review of this material, he refers to an impressive array of historical sources and contemporary scholars. One shortcoming of the book is that, other than Augustine and the Ignatian tradition, he treats each of these authors very briefly. I often wanted to read more about a suggestive idea, only for it to disappear quickly as he moved on to the next source. The chapter on de Certeau is the strongest in Part One, in part because Sheldrake dives so deeply into his work. Sheldrake constructs his theology of the city in the four chapters of Part Two. Several threads of his argument are worth highlighting. First, he articulates a Christian understanding of community. Christians affirm that God is Trinity, which means that God is a relationship of three interrelated persons. Since human beings are created in the image of God, Sheldrake affirms that they are not isolated individuals, but beings in relationship...

Putting Urban Regeneration Projects in Order: An Example of a Decision Support System

There is an urgent need of renewal of metropolitan cities in Turkey which heavily consist of irregular, low quality building stock which have occurred in the last 60 years. However urban regeneration projects are large and expensive construction projects. Therefore, due to technical and economic barriers, it is not possible for regeneration authorities to start the projects for the whole city in the same time. Thus they carry out projects step by step, one after another. Projects are started from the most problematic and urgent ones to the least problematic ones. However, regeneration authorities face with problems when putting regeneration projects in order, i.e. determining which neighborhood should be regenerated earlier than the other one. In addition to that, they are having difficulties when explaining their decisions to the public. At this point, a computer-based Fuzzy Logic decision support system can help them reach more convenient decisions. Also, with this way, the decisions will have a scientific basis, therefore it can be easier to announce them to the public and avoid speculation. In this paper, an example of a decision support system based on Fuzzy Logic for putting urban regeneration project areas in order was presented.