Sustainable Urban Planning Practices Research Articles

Enhancing Urban Development Control Through the Warsaw Natural System: A Case Study in Warsaw, Poland

This study delves into the Warsaw Natural System (WNS) in Warsaw, Poland, and its efficacy in regulating urban development within the city. The paper is divided into three main sections, each addressing a distinct aspect of urban development control. Firstly, the paper examines how WNS effectively manages outward urban expansion through the strategic use of wedge-shaped green spaces. Empirical evidence demonstrates the WNS's success in curbing urban sprawl and maintaining a balanced spatial layout. Secondly, the study investigates how the WNS controls inward urban over-development by employing small urban green spaces interconnected throughout the city. The analysis highlights the effectiveness of this approach in creating fragmented urban development, and preventing excessive density. Thirdly, the paper explores how the WNS contributes to the resilience of urban development by enhancing functional diversity within urban green spaces, and how this diversity enriches the lives of urban residents and sustains the WNS's spatial pattern, offering long-term control over urban space development. In addition to its strengths, the study also identifies existing shortcomings within the WNS and proposes recommendations for future improvement, aiming to enhance its effectiveness in controlling urban development. This research provides valuable insights into sustainable urban planning practices and underscores the importance of adaptable green infrastructure in shaping cities for the future.

Rigidness of planning law causing fragile grounds for crafting planning tools: neoliberal power and ideology immersed on urban space

ABSTRACT This study undertakes an in-depth examination of the planning and privatization process in Istanbul, Turkey, with a particular focus on the interplay of capital, networking, and implicit relationships among various layers of authority and actors. The primary objective is to unravel the intricate dynamics of power relations within these processes and their ramifications for institutional ethics in planning. Specifically, the study investigates how these dynamics contribute to the expansion of building rights and the commodification of urban public land. Moreover, this study delves into the diverse driving forces that perpetuate instability in the planning process, encompassing aspects such as procedural intricacies, resultant outcomes, and broader implications. It recognizes the influence of interventionist governance and the intricate web of power relationships in shaping these dynamics. In essence, this research endeavours to offer a comprehensive understanding of the planning and privatization process in Istanbul, shedding light on the underlying power dynamics and their repercussions for institutional ethics and urban development. By unearthing these insights, it seeks to contribute to inform the development of legal frameworks and policies that promote transparency, ethical conduct, and sustainable urban planning practices.

Determination of land surface temperature and urban heat island effects with remote sensing capabilities: the case of Kayseri, Türkiye

Kayseri, a densely urbanized province in Türkiye, grapples with pressing challenges of air pollution and limited green spaces, accentuating the need for strategic urban planning. This study, utilizing Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellite imagery, investigates the evolution of land surface temperatures (LST) and urban heat island (UHI) effects in key districts—Kocasinan, Melikgazi, Talas, and Hacılar—between 2013 and 2022. This research has been complemented with an analysis of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and the Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI), exploring correlations among the LST, UHI, NDVI, and NDBI changes. The findings indicate that a significant portion (65% and 88%) of the study area remained unchanged with respect to the NDVI and NDBI differences. This research’s findings reveal that a substantial portion (65% and 88%) of the study area exhibited consistency in the NDVI and NDBI. Noteworthy increases in the NDVI were observed in 20% of the region, while only 4% exhibited higher NDBI. Strikingly, the UHI displayed strong negative correlations with the NDVI and robust positive correlations with the NDBI. The LST changes demonstrated a reduced temperature range, from 21 to 51 °C in 2013, to 18 to 40 °C in 2022. Localized environmental factors, notably at the National Garden site, showcased the most significant temperature variations. Notably, the UHI exhibited strong negative correlations with the NDVI and strong positive correlations with the NDBI. The study’s results emphasize the interplay among the NDBI, LST, and UHI and an inverse relationship with the NDVI and NDBI, LST, and UHI. These findings hold implications for urban planning and policymaking, particularly in the context of resilient and sustainable land use planning and the UHI mitigation. This research underscores the intricate interplay among the NDBI, LST, and UHI, highlighting an inverse relationship with the NDVI. These findings hold crucial implications for resilient and sustainable urban planning, particularly in mitigating the UHI effects. Despite limited vacant spaces in Kayseri, geospatial techniques for identifying potential green spaces can facilitate swift UHI mitigation measures. Acknowledging Kayseri’s complex dynamics, future research should delve into the UHI responses to urban morphology and design, extending this methodology to analyze the UHI effects in other Turkish cities. This research contributes to a broader understanding of UHI dynamics and sustainable urban planning practices, offering valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and researchers alike.

Science, technology and innovation driving urban land use and urban planning development: policy and practice

Abstract In an era where science, technology, and innovation are key drivers of urban transformation, this research addresses the critical influences of policy and practice on urban planning and land utilization, proposing efficacious planning strategies to navigate emerging challenges. The study offers a comprehensive examination of urban development trends by integrating methods such as fuzzy set urban planning models, multi-objective planning, fuzzy regression, and GIS-based land use analysis. Specifically, our analysis of Shenzhen’s expansion and agricultural land growth from 1998 to 2023 demonstrates the significant impacts of technological innovation on urban landscapes, notably in expanding built-up regions by 90.21 square kilometers and augmenting greenfield farmland by 17.83%, thereby markedly enhancing land designated for ecological purposes. These findings affirm the vital role of innovation in advancing environmental sustainability and sustainable urban planning practices.

Residents’ Involvement in Urban Tourism Planning: Opportunities from a Smart City Perspective

In this paper, we speculate that new advances in technologies will reshape tourism planning and residents engagement in many ways which subsequently will help cities to work towards sustainable urban planning practices. The paper addresses the question how should destinations prepare themselves for being ‘smart’ and responsive to co-participative tourism planning? The paper reviews the most relevant literature on the topics of resident’s attitude towards tourism, residents’ involvement and smart cities. Furthermore, examples are provided of cities who through the implementation of smart principles, plan specific domains in their cities with their residents. Important questions related to managerial challenges and residents-related challenges and set a general research avenues are set out. City planners can use this paper to start designing their strategies to effectively involve and collaborate with residents at the intersection of ICT and tourism in their cities.