City Space Research Articles

Segregación socioespacial a los bienes socioambientales de los espacios verdes públicos de la ciudad de Durango, México

The current development model's accumulation logic has resulted in the emergence and consolidation of social processes like segregation, leading to differentiated access and availability of urban goods and services among social groups based on socioeconomic, ethnic, or societal standing. The current development model's accumulation logic has resulted in the emergence and consolidation of social processes like segregation, leading to differentiated access and availability of urban goods and services among social groups based on socioeconomic, ethnic, or societal standing. This disparity impacts employment levels, educational performance, urban decay, and environmental degradation. In this context, the article aims to examine the socio-spatial segregation in the access to socio-environmental amenities provided by public green spaces (EVP) in a medium-sized city, specifically Durango, Mexico. The analysis utilizes spatial analysis and statistical methods that involve five variables associated with EVPs: surface area, percentage, number, density, and the socioeconomic level of the population. A spatial pattern of segregation was identified through these variables, resulting in four clusters that impact how the city of Durango is inhabited, produced, reproduced, lived, and constructed.

Socio-cultural factors of the evolution of the urban transport system

The sociocultural urban space of a modern city is undergoing some transformational changes due to the high level of population mobility. The daily need to develop urban space determines the importance of the transport system in sociocultural interactions, the participants of which value safety, confidentiality, and rationality. In realizing their purpose, urban transport structures not only operate with economic, social and communication resources, but also involve citizens in the process of organizing urban life. This research aims to study the socio-cultural factors in the evolution of the urban transport system by systematizing theoretical scientific concepts, comparative analysis of dynamic changes in the use of public transport and summarizing some gaps in transport infrastructure. Identification of the correlation between sociocultural factors, passenger needs and the quality of transport services determines the need to develop a communicative culture, maintain moral values and overcome sociocultural barriers, which will subsequently lead to a constructive transformation of the urban transport system.

The contribution of open spaces in Mekelle city on crop production during absolute siege in Tigray Region, northern Ethiopia

The contribution of open spaces in Mekelle city on crop production during absolute siege in Tigray Region, northern Ethiopia

Identification of inefficient spaces in resource-depleted cities: A case study of Hegang City

Identification of inefficient spaces in resource-depleted cities: A case study of Hegang City

МЕСТА, НЕ-МЕСТА, ПРОСТРАНСТВА: СТРУКТУРА И МОБИЛЬНОСТЬ ПОСТСОВЕТСКИХ ГОРОДОВ

In their work, the authors build a conceptual grid for the diversity of space in a Russian post-Soviet city in order to answer the questions: how, given the modern ca-pabilities of modern man, taking into account the constant growth of the population and the volume of his image, is it necessary to structure urban space; how do you take care of the mobility of visitors to urban spaces in residential areas; what importance is attached to the environment created by the development and whether it is capable of meeting the demands of world-class citizens.

Explaining the role of green space in coastal cities in attracting tourists with the approach of sustainable environmental development (Case study of Noor city)

Explaining the role of green space in coastal cities in attracting tourists with the approach of sustainable environmental development (Case study of Noor city)

Impact of Hydrogeological Characteristics on the Development of Underground Space Resources in Valley Cities

The development of urban underground space is a crucial aspect of current urban development. However, various factors pose challenges during the development process. In particular, in the valley cities of western China, groundwater has a significant impact on the utilization of underground space. This study focuses on understanding the influence of hydrogeological characteristics on the development of underground space in Ledu District, Haidong. Firstly, the hydrogeological characteristics of the aquifer in the study area are analyzed to determine the recharge and discharge characteristics. The dynamic changes in the groundwater table over time are then examined. Subsequently, the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater are investigated to expound on the influence mechanism of groundwater on the development of underground space resources in Ledu District. The study reveals that the hydrodynamic effect of groundwater in the study area is substantial and has a significant physical scouring effect on underground structures. The fluctuation of groundwater levels affects the stability of buildings by increasing groundwater buoyancy. Additionally, this fluctuation also leads to engineering and environmental problems such as differential settlement and land salinization. The chemical characteristics of groundwater primarily impact the stability of building foundations through the corrosive effects of groundwater composition. This research clarifies the influence mechanism of groundwater on the development of underground space in typical valley cities of western China. The findings have practical significance for the evaluation, planning, development, and utilization of urban underground space resources in Haidong.

Городской вид как культурная ценность

The article analyzes cityscapes from the point of view of their value for the formation and preservation of the spatial and temporal unity of the cultural landscape of the historical city. The author distinguishes between cityscapes (urban views) as images of any urban location or composition and cityscapes (urban views) as configurations of architectural and other material spaces that we can observe in a real urban environment. The cityscape is defined in this article as a freely perceived, “readable” architectural urban composition, having high artistic significance and “supporting” the surrounding urban tissue, being the most important factor in the activity of citizens and guests of the city, and is also “responsible” for a specific identity urban space as a whole. A cityscape usually consists of several spatial patterns. The space of a traditional Russian city is formed as a system of urban views that reveal both its geographical design and its sacred semantics. Damage (destruction) of one or more cityscapes leads to degradation of the urban environment as a whole. The author defines the main reasons for the destruction of cityscapes and determines the consequences of these processes. The author concludes that cityscapes (urban views), as spatial structures that form the supporting frame of the visual environment, are fundamental part of the entire culture structure called ‘the city’. The system of urban views carries a number of integration functions: logistic, aesthetic, semiotic, local-historical, cultural-identification, social. The system of cityscapes directly reveals the specifics of the city. The preservation of cityscapes as fundamental pillars of the urban environment and as cultural heritage values ensures the actuality of the historical past, the spatialtemporal unity of an identical urban environment, and also instills in citizens a sense of belonging to their city, which exists only in a ‘long time’ of culture.

Monumental mosaics as places of memory in public spaces of Ukraine

Background. Modernist monumental mosaics as an intrinsic part of Soviet cultural heritage are ubiquitously present all over the urban environments of Ukraine. With rare exceptions, they remain predominantly unacknowledged as being valuable objects of cultural heritage. Many fine works of monumental art are already lost and others remain under constant threat. The precarious situation of modernist mosaics calls for a thorough reexamination of a complex situation with memory politics in Ukraine overall. The goal of this article is to explore the theoretical-methodological framework of memory studies for its applicability to the analysis of socio-cultural value of Soviet monumental modernist mosaics within the context of their destruction by the ongoing process of commercialization and decommunization of public spaces in post-socialist cities. The research objectives are to investigate the current status of modernist mosaics within contemporary Ukrainian heritage preservation discourse and conceptualize it within the memory studies framework. Methods. Case studies, narrative and textual analysis, interdisciplinary integration of cultural and memory studies, application of the "collective memory" approach, synthesis of "postmemory" and "places of memory" concepts. Results. Created by Ukrainian monumental artists of the Soviet period, modernist mosaics are already deeply embedded within the urban environment. Within the framework of memory studies, modernist mosaics may serve as 'places of memory' of that particular period of history and in that way contribute to its reinterpretation and further formation of the complete image of city memory and of inclusive memory politics of Ukraine. Conclusions. The theoretical-methodological framework of memory studies appears to be an appropriate tool for analysis of socio-cultural value of monumental mosaics. There is a necessity for further inquiries into this field and its further engagement in the development of Ukrainian heritage preservation discourse.

Демократична модель трансформації культурного ландшафту міста

Background. The analysis of the city's cultural landscape allows investigation of features and the context of local culture. The hybrid organization of the city as a media-architectural complex, and the involvement of city residents in the processes of making administrative decisions in various forms create a field for a democratic model of transformation of the cities' cultural landscapes. This model provides not just residents' free access to the city space but also their active participation in making decisions about its use and making changes. Methods. The methods of empirical analysis, systematization, generalization, and comparison of the obtained data, as well as the description of the obtained results, were used. Results. The cultural landscape of the city is the result of the interaction of various actors – local self-government, public organizations, enterprises, creative industries, and residents. Changes in politics, economy, and society can contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to the cultural landscape of the city that reflect current needs and values. The democratic model of a city's cultural landscape development requires an effective communication system between all actors. The media play here a key role by shaping the perception, idea, and public opinion of urban space, and influencing decision-making in this domain. In the context of the studied model of the city's cultural landscape development, the media have an important task of ensuring openness and availability of information about various initiatives and projects implemented in the city. They help involve citizens in discussions, consultations, and public debates on city development issues, and promote the formation of common development goals and strategies. Conclusions. It was defined that the development of a democratic model of the city's cultural landscape transformation is important for ensuring sustainable urban development and improving the residents' quality of life. The media play an important role in creating an open and transparent urban environment that promotes the active participation of citizens in decision-making processes and shaping the city's cultural landscape. Their role is to ensure wide access to information, facilitate an open exchange of views and ideas, and support dialogue between all stakeholders in urban development. Local residents as social actors can make deep changes in the city's cultural landscape structure. This plays a positive role for local democracies and the culture of interaction because local actors are the most interested party when a local-level problem acquires a high level of complexity.

I can get off this bus and do something important for myself. The city as a space for adult learning in the perspective of local urban elites

In this article explores small cities as the a potential for adult learning. By referencing social capital theory, habitus and cultural capital, we open a discussion on the role of physical, social and symbolic space. The results are based on the technique of walking interviews with small city residents of cities in Poland. The study shows that the basis of learning mechanisms included visiting local authorities, meetings of hobbyists, local urban projects, urban institutions and storytelling city spaces that induced storytelling of the city. The results inform us about the advantages that of elites have in shaping lifelong learning offers. They create their city's narrative of their city by deciding which symbols, people, spaces and institutions are significant. We conclude that the reception of educational content is influenced by the use patterns of use of public spaces. These are culturally and economically determined and can reinforce inequalities in access to learning. However, they still hold there is still great potential for learning in them.

The role of OLED devices in the development of smart cities

In the course of the last few years, interest in the development of smart cities and progress of smart buildings has increased significantly. This development has been significantly increased due to the development of new technologies, innovative functional materials, electronic components and other products. At the same time, it is imperative to use those products that contribute to the preservation of the environment, and above all to energy saving. Thus, new technologies are becoming increasingly attractive, such as the one based on OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology, which is used in the production of mobile phones, tablet computers, other devices, as well as light sources. Although this technology has been generally known for more than half a century, commercial application of OLED components was not possible due to insufficient efficiency of products based on it. However, the continuous improvement of characteristics and efficiency enabled their more significant application in the past few years. The aim of this work is to provide adequate information about the possibilities of applying some innovative technologies in the planning and development of smart cities. Especially, becoming more familiar with the basic properties and application possibilities of OLED devices can lead to the life quality improvements of city spaces users.

Mapping Everyday Public Spaces in Urban Neighbourhoods

Central public spaces in cities have always played an important role in urban experience, and continue to have a city-wide significance, often described as the meeting spaces of cultures, politics, social and individual trajectories. Peripheral and/or neighbourhood public spaces, where the everyday life of citizens unfolds, rarely enjoy any of this significance and may not receive the attention needed from the main stakeholders involved. Many researchers have highlighted the significance of these public spaces in cities, pointing out that the patterns of everyday life in residential neighbourhoods – whether it is the chance encounters in the local market or conversations in the local square– are the essential material of society and may well have integrative social functions, of an individual or collective initiative. This paper aims at an empirical contribution to a better understanding of the synthesizing mechanisms, which shape public spaces in cities’ neighbourhoods, by addressing the variety of factors involved and their relations and by highlighting the need for manifold perspectives on the localized ‘meaning’ of places, constructed, and shaped by local practices and behaviours. Drawing on the theoretical framework of relational theories, the paper sets out to explore the links between the physical sphere and the social sphere of three different residential public spaces in the city of Limassol, critically exploring the ways in which the boundaries of public space are challenged and negotiated. Both spatial analysis and social sciences methods are employed to map and unveil the essential role residential public spaces play, in bringing together what society divides in contemporary, multicultural cities, where multiplicities of identities, languages, religions and cultures may naturally give rise to tensions and even hostilities. The potential for interaction and meetings between different people backgrounds in the public realm is shown to be a crucial prerequisite for shaping encounters during their everyday life, encouraging tolerance and a feeling of belonging.

Public Space and City Functions

The study explores how public spaces contribute to a city's core functions—economic, social, and political—through a conceptual framework that positions public spaces as central. However, focusing solely on these typologies may not fully address the complexities of contemporary cities. The framework is a starting point to discuss this correlation in a South Asian context.Drawing lessons from various public spaces in cities across the world, the research carries out an in-depth analysis of the public space of Raja Bazaar, a historical market in the centre of Rawalpindi city. Raja Bazaar is a shared street with pedestrian and vehicular movement, fulfilling its role as a trading centre for the city. It has a lot more potential in its unrecognized heritage, food industry, and local crafts which is currently lost in urban challenges. Urban mobility has recently dominated the public space, consequently, suppressing the social function of the street especially for the residents. The political functions and religious festivities still thrive with temporary pedestrianization, pop-up activity and space appropriation at particular times of the year. The study also finds the positive impact of community’s ownership of public spaces. However, even the community engagement and mobilization have limitations in the absence of well-functioning local governments–a major lesson learnt during the implementation of public space revitalization initiatives in Raja Bazar. Recognizing the complex nature of city functions and the diverse characterization of public spaces, the conceptual framework developed under this study needs further investigation through comparative analysis of its application in different neighbourhoods and regions.

Investigating The Transient Thermal Aeraulic Conditions of The ‘Sabat’ Space in Traditional Mediterranean Cities

Cities are already experiencing the effect of climate change on their seasonal conditions, especially in the Mediterranean region where significant temperature increases are being observed. Walkability is an essential factor influenced by the global warming impacts and could significantly reshape the course of its magnitude. The current study is a part of a large research investigating the influence of transient thermal aeraulic conditions of ‘Sabat’ space, a traditional urban in-between space, on pedestrians’ walking experience in Mediterranean cities. The aim is to investigate the potential of Sabat in supporting a positive walking experience. The novel ‘thermal walk’ method was carried out to capture the dynamic pedestrian sensations, simultaneously, with mobile micrometeorological within two preselected walking routes in Algiers’ Casbah. This paper reports the mobile meteorological measurement of the ‘Casbah walk’ with the aim of exploring the potential of Sabat in generating transient thermal aeraulic conditions. The measurement campaigns were carried out for five days in late December (2022). The campaigns involved a total of 16 assessment points of covered (Sabat) and non-covered stops using a set of portable weather station TESTO 480. Results revealed the potential of Sabat in generating transient thermal aeraulic conditions within the street, and the significance of air temperature and shade in channeling wind inside Sabats. Air temperature, mean radiant temperature and relative humidity significantly differ between Sabats and non-covered spaces. The wind speed recorded the largest variation. Important spatial transitions may result in abrupt thermal aeraulic transients. Although current results are limited to warm winter conditions, findings contribute to a better understanding of the use of shade and wind patterns in mitigating prolonged heat exposure and highlight the potential of Sabat space, a traditional sustainable device, in creating restorative conditions for walking activity.

Research on How Convergent Digital Media has Impacted the Social Space of Contemporary Cities

The integration of digital media has an important impact on the economic development, cultural development and spatial use of cities. This paper explains this idea from two main perspectives. The first is media architecture. The integration of media and architecture, supported by new technologies, is an indispensable step in modern urban planning. Media architecture can effectively increase the public's sense of participation and cultural identity. However, at the same time, too many media buildings can also bring huge information waste. Secondly, I will use the case of the Public Comment software to rethink what urban communication is. The interactive nature of digital media can both facilitate and hinder urban communication. How to grasp this scale is a question that needs to be addressed in public communication.

The city and the public space: Fragmented diversity

<p>This paper scrutinizes the way diversity is understood in urban zones and cities. It seeks to demonstrate that diversity is a consequence of the fragmentation of social interactions drawn from the blurring of the other in order to root out liberal subject, the one that holds political and social equality. In this sense, we propose looking once again at the city and public space from the perspective of its distances and social separation, as well as the recognition of social absences in what is called “plurality” that, nowadays, demands an interdisciplinary dialogue and creatively crafted methodological frames.</p>

Discussion on the biodiversity protection planning methods based on urban–regional scale

<p>This paper explores the relationship between the spatial scale and biodiversity protection level and thinks that under the specifi c urban-region scale, landscape diversity is the key level to the macroscopic protection of biodiversity. Based on the systematicness and the otherness of urban–regional environment and the biologic fl ow and process, the protection pattern of biodiversity within urban–regional scale should be established. The author holds that seeking the “optimal landscape pattern”is one of the core missions of biodiversity protection planning. Based on that, the paper summarizes the two types of city space and their biodiversity planning and design in two ways: first, the”Urban-rural landscape pattern optimization approach”specific to the space of city matrix, which includes “agglomeration segregation”,”landscape”, “green infrastructure”, three models and five pattern optimization strategies; second, the “Nature reserve approach” specific to the space of natural matrix, which includes”reserve circle”and”protected area network”two modes and six reserve design principles.</p>

Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Geografis untuk Pengembangan Ruang Terbuka Hijau Kota Bandung

Urban changes characterized by concrete and steel dominance have threatened the existence of green spaces in cities. Urban greening is crucial to address urban environmental issues. The city of Bandung, faces challenges of limited green spaces and suboptimal park management. The aim of this research is to examine and apply a park asset management model using the asset management approach and GIS. This approach aims to optimize park functionality and enhance the quality of Bandung's green spaces. The study adopts a descriptive approach with interview and field observation techniques. Park attribute data is collected through direct observation and organized in GIS format. Spatial analysis using GIS is conducted to identify park characteristics and potential management opportunities. By employing the asset management approach and GIS, relevant and significant park attributes for asset management can be identified. This information aids in making better park management decisions. Additionally, GIS enables spatial analysis to evaluate the strategic level of parks and optimize their utilization. The asset management approach and the implementation of GIS provide effective solutions for the development and management of Bandung's green spaces. By optimizing the use of park assets and applying asset management principles, it is expected to improve the quality of green spaces and provide greater benefits to the city's residents.

Greenery and monuments. Propositions for arranging the space of historic cities on the example of Warsaw and Mazovia

W tekście zaprezentowano propozycje zasad i form kształtowania przestrzeni publicznych w Warszawie i na Mazowszu analizując aspekty konserwatorskie i ekologiczne. Szczególny nacisk położono na przeanalizowanie propozycji wprowadzania zieleni w najważniejszych przestrzeniach publicznych miast zabytkowych. Pokazano negatywne i pozytywne przykłady wprowadzenia zieleni - dobre praktyki w kształtowaniu przestrzeni publicznych w miastach historycznych – na przykładzie placów i ulic Warszawy i innych mazowieckich miast – Zakroczymia, Piaseczna, Ciechanowa i Wyszogrodu.