Urban Village Research Articles

URBAN VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, and SENSE of PLACE at MULTIPLE SCALES: A CASE STUDY of LUOFENG VILLAGE in GUANGZHOU

ABSTRACT Public participation and place meanings have recently become central to the Chinese urban policy discourse. Based on the questionnaire and qualitative data collected in Luofeng village, Guangzhou, this paper adopts the concept of sense of place as a novel approach to explore the influence of participatory urban redevelopment upon the lived experiences and social environments of urban village residents. The empirical results of the structural equation modeling analysis demonstrate that public participation has a significant influence on the villagers’ place dependence on the Project Exhibition Centre (PEC), where most redevelopment-related participation practices are conducted. Meanwhile, at the scale of the PEC, place dependence is a significant component of place identity that directly contributes to place attachment. Furthermore, it is found that the level of community participation contributes significantly to the degree of sense of place at the community level through a delicate network of place dimensions operating at two geographical scales. These findings highlight the sense of place as a crucial framework for critically and quantitatively assessing the social consequences and sustainability of China’s recent practices of participatory urban redevelopment.

Back to the Past: Social Community Interaction Pattern in Braga Creative Tourism Urban Village

Back to the Past: Social Community Interaction Pattern in Braga Creative Tourism Urban Village

Analisis Perilaku Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Sampah di Kota Padang Panjang

Waste is one form of waste found in the environment. Its source, form, type and composition are strongly influenced by the level of community culture and natural conditions. This study aims to determine community behavior and factors that influence community behavior in waste management in Padang Panjang City. This study used descriptive methods with quantitative and qualitative approaches, primary data collection techniques were carried out by questionnaire. The population in this study were people in Padang Panjang City, 100 respondents were selected to be research informants. The results showed that the community had “Very Good” waste management behavior. Factors that influence behavior, 1) Public knowledge about waste management is “High”. The general behavior of the community in waste management, namely by managing waste at home such as making unique, interesting crafts, and making eco enzyme, disposing of waste to the nearest TPS and burning waste. 2) Waste management facilities and infrastructure are categorized as “High” in 6 urban villages, while the other 10 are “Medium”. Facilities and infrastructure owned or provided by the community and government in Padang Panjang City are in the form of waste collection containers made of wood, cemented TPS, iron to attach garbage, drums or trash cans. 3) Government policy in Mayor Regulation No. 29/2018 encourages community involvement in waste management through education and information. Counseling activities in Padang Panjang City are attended by the community. Several communities and waste bank managers were awarded certificates for their involvement as inspirational figures in waste management.

Adaptation Strategies for Fishermen's Food Security in Facing Climate Change in the Coastal Village of Malabro, Bengkulu City

Climate change affects fishermen's food security in Bengkulu City, especially in the Malabro urban village. The condition of small fishing communities experiencing climate change due to extreme weather has reduced fish production. As a result of the impact of climate change, small fishermen cannot go to sea. This research aims to determine the adaptation strategy for fishermen's food security in facing climate change in Malabro urban village, Bengkulu City. The research method uses a quantitative descriptive approach. Sampling techniques in this study use observation, documentation, and interview techniques. aiming at 100 people who were taken, namely small fishermen/fishing laborers in the Malabro village of Bengkulu city. To determine the respondents depth interview. The results of the research indicate that the food security of fishermen in Malabro villages is not food resistant, where the Income of fishermen is generated when the weather is bad. The presentation of low fishermen's Income is 32%, categorized as Income with average results below the minimum wage of Rp. 1000,000. 41% fishermen have with incomes come with an average income of Rp.1300,000, - Rp. 2000,000. 23% of income in the high category with an average income of around Rp.2000,000- Rp.4,500,000, and finally, 4% of Income in the very high category with an average income of Rp. 4,500,000- Rp. 6,000,000. Fishermen's Food Security Level in the category of food availability in fish production when experiencing climate change, the amount of fish obtained from fishing amounts to 50-60kg, and fish production when not experiencing climate change, the results obtained range from 100 kg-150 kg. in food access. The fishing community in Malabro especially small fishermen do not have agricultural land and do not produce food directly so it can be concluded that fishermen's food security can be categorized as not food resistant. Keywords: food security adaptation strategies, climate change impacts

Use of Multi-Feature Extraction and Transfer Learning to Identify Urban Villages in China

Urban villages (UVs) are the most typical urban informal settlements in China, and the study of an effective identification method for UVs can help to provide a reference for the development of locally adapted UV transformation policies. In order to reduce the cost of labeling and enhance transferability, this study integrates remote sensing and social sensing data and applies sample migration from a labeled area to a less labeled area based on the theory of transfer learning. There are two main results of this study: (1) This study constructed a feature system for UV identification based on multi-feature extraction using a block as a unit, and experiments based on Tianhe District achieved an overall accuracy of 90% and a kappa coefficient of 0.76. (2) Using Tianhe District as the source domain and Jiangan District as the target domain, samples from the source domain were reused based on the KMM, TCA, and CORAL algorithms. The CORAL+RF algorithm showed the best performance, where its overall accuracy reached 97.06% and its kappa coefficient reached 0.89, and its overall accuracy reached 91.17% and its kappa coefficient reached 0.67 in the case of no target domain labeling. To sum up, the identification method for UVs proposed in the present study provides theoretical references for identification methods for UVs in different geographical areas.

The Impact of Street-Edge Scales on Everyday Activities in Wuhan’s Urban Village Streets

Despite extensive research on what draws people to urban streets, most existing insights originate from Western contexts, offering limited perspectives from wider urban contexts. This study addresses this gap by examining everyday street activities in Chinese urban villages, focusing specifically on how two spatial scales, the entire street edge and territorial segments, influence necessary, optional, and social engagements. Drawing on video recordings and walk-by observations in two urban villages in Wuhan, China, the research systematically measured the type and duration of activities across 110 territorially defined segments. The findings reveal that territorial segments, i.e., smaller-scale personalised subdivisions at a micro-scale often shaped by bottom–up adaptations, exert a significantly stronger influence upon how people use and linger in street space rather than entire street edges at a macro-scale, which shows only limited impact. This underscores the importance of fine-grained socio-spatial design and local ownership in fostering vibrant people-centred streets. By demonstrating the decisive role of micro-scale features, which span storefront layouts, semi-public alcoves, and adaptive uses, these results carry important implications for urban practitioners seeking to balance top–down redevelopment with bottom–up initiatives. Ultimately, the study enriches the global discourse on street-edge understanding and design, emphasising that territorial segments can be powerful catalysts for promoting activity and community life in dense urban contexts.

Transcending the urban–rural dichotomy: inequality in urban green space availability among urban neighbourhoods, urban villages and rural villages in Guangzhou, China

ABSTRACT Urban green spaces (UGS) are integral to sustainable urban development, yet the urbanization process has resulted in unequal distributions of green resources across different neighbourhoods. In Chinese cities, there are three primary types of neighbourhoods with different socioeconomic features – rural villages (RV), urban villages (UV), and urban neighbourhoods (UN). They usually have different green space availability, posing challenges to environmental justice. However, the Green space inequality concerning neighbourhood types has not yet been fully explored. Drawing on the case of Guangzhou, we examine inequalities in UGS availability among these three types of neighbourhoods. We first explored the inequality in UGS availability among UN, UV and RV by employing the Gini and Theil indices and then used the eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model and the SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) explainer to elucidate the intricate association between neighbourhood socioeconomic statuses and UGS availability from a local perspective. Our findings indicate that UN and UV have similar levels of inequality in UGS availability, which is more severe compared to RV. Neighbourhoods with high population density and sufficient job opportunities in UN and UV, as well as those with low housing prices, low-salary and low-educated jobs in UN and RV, are suffering from UGS inequality. This study unveils the spatial disparity of UGS inequality among different types of neighbourhoods, providing insights into equal green space planning and contributing to environmental justice.

Utilizing GIS, remote sensing, and AHP-multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal landfill site selection in Kenitra Province, Morocco: a step towards sustainable development goals

The aim of this study is to identify suitable landfill sites in Kenitra Province, Morocco, using ArcGIS 10.8, Remote Sensing, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to enhance site selection and improve environmental and public health outcomes. Additionally, the study seeks to enhance decision-making through multicriteria analysis, align landfill site selection with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote long-term sustainability, and provide a model that can be replicated in other Moroccan regions or countries facing similar waste management challenges. Ten criteria were considered in selecting new landfill sites, including distance from surface water, soil permeability, land use land cover (LULC), topographic wetness index, distance from the shoreline, slope, aspect, proximity to urban areas, transportation networks, and villages. Maps for each criterion were generated, and pairwise comparisons were used to assign weights to these factors. A Weighted Overlay Analysis (WOA) was then applied to create a landfill suitability map, classifying areas into high, moderate, low, and unsuitable categories. The results reveal a limited availability of highly suitable landfill areas within the province. To address this, the study proposes two strategically located waste management sites, A and B, to mitigate land constraints. Establishing these sites as centralized landfills for multiple municipalities aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 6, 14, 15, and 17, promoting public health, preventing water pollution, protecting ecosystems, and fostering partnerships for sustainable waste management. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the need for collaboration in achieving long-term sustainability and environmental conservation.

Tracking Boats on Amazon Rivers-A Case Study with the LoRa/LoRaWAN.

The Amazon region has the largest hydrographic basin in the world. The rivers act as roads, and boats serve as vehicles for transporting passengers and cargo to large urban centers, municipalities, riverside communities, villages, and settlements. The Amazon River transportation system faces critical gaps due to the lack of land infrastructure in certain areas, which makes rivers essential for commerce and access to isolated communities. This work proposes the development of a new hardware platform consisting of a system-in-package (SiP)-iMCP HTLRBL32L and GPS, which enables data transfer over a network with long-range LoRa technology. In addition, we developed a new communication protocol between the end devices called the LoRa Protocol Proprietary (LPP). This protocol allows parameterizable commands (location table, modulation, routing, source and destination DevEUI, and port) to be sent between end devices, providing flexibility in the configuration and management of Internet of Things networks. The results of the practical experiments with the new hardware platform in the communication scenario between the end device and the gateway show that the maximum range was 16.928 km. In the communication scenario between the end devices, the maximum range was 12.447 km. It offers a stable platform for exchanging control information, which is fundamental to the safety of river transport in the Amazon.

Research on the Urban Village Renewal Mechanism Based on Rent Gap Theory: A Case Study in Xi’an, China

Urban renewal is a critical approach to address issues such as the scarcity of urban spatial resources and infrastructure aging in the later stages of urbanization. Urban village renewal is one of the typical practices of urban renewal. Based on China’s unique dual urban–rural land system and urbanization process, this study localizes the rent gap theory. It applies the modified rent gap theory to conduct a case study on Wangjiapeng Village in Xi’an using the process-tracing method. It explores the internal mechanisms of urban village renewal and the key factors influencing the progress of renewal projects. The findings reveal that the size of the rent gap directly determines the attractiveness and timing of urban village renewal. However, issues such as interest conflicts, administrative redundancy, and government supervision during the renewal process significantly increase transaction costs, raising the rent gap threshold and thereby affecting the progress and outcomes of the renewal. This paper proposes a rent gap theory that is more suited to China’s context and further expands its applicability through case study research. The practical experience of Wangjiapeng Village provides important policy implications for other major cities in China and cities currently in the late stages of urbanization.

Analysis of Infiltration Wells Needs in Flood Management in Sunyaragi Urban Village Cirebon City

The development of a city results in increased urbanization. This development leads to changes in land use in urban areas, creating large areas covered by buildings and roads, which reduces infiltration and increases surface runoff. With high rainfall of 147.238 mm per month, Sunyaragi Village often experiences flooding during the rainy season, especially on St. Taman Pemuda. This study aims to determine the number of infiltration wells needed to reduce the risk of flooding in Sunyaragi Urban Village, Cirebon City. The research employs descriptive methods using Arc-GIS remote sensing and quantitative methods, including hydrological analysis to measure rainfall intensity, hydraulics analysis to assess drainage channel capacity, and infiltration well analysis to determine the required number of infiltration wells. Based on the analysis results, the maximum runoff discharge value in the 5-year return period on St. Taman Pemuda is 0.00562 m³/sec, indicating that eight infiltration wells are needed. These wells are planned to be cylindrical, with a diameter of 1 m and a depth of 3 m, achieving an efficiency value of 85.04% in reducing runoff discharge.

The Role of Husband with Disabilities in Providing for the Family through the Act of Begging: An Islamic Law Perspective

This research examines the phenomenon of husbands with disabilities who provide for their families through the act of begging in Sidorejo Hilir Urban Village from the perspective of Islamic law. The main objective of this research is to analyze the practice of husbands with disabilities fulfilling financial support obligations and to explore the local community’s views on this phenomenon. This research uses a juridical-empirical approach with a qualitative method. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews with four husbands with disabilities and several residents and community leaders. Secondary data were collected from a literature study of Islamic legal sources, such as the Qur’an, Hadith, and books of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). The results showed that physical limitations and barriers to access to decent work forced husbands with disabilities to beg in order to fulfil their family financial support obligations. From Islamic law’s perspective, begging can be justified due to the condition of dharuriyyat (necessity), although this permissibility is temporary and situational. The Sidorejo Hilir Urban Village community shows various views, ranging from empathy and tolerance to criticism that emphasizes the importance of independence. This research concludes that the condition of dharuriyyat justifies begging as an exception to the general rule while still prioritizing the principle of izzah (self-dignity). The implication of this research is the need for strategic steps, especially from the government and related institutions, to create inclusive economic empowerment programs for persons with disabilities so that they can escape the condition of dharuriyyat and fulfil their financial support obligations more dignifiedly.

A Study of Urban Village Transformation Programs in Shenzhen Through Field Research

Shenzhen, as one of the cities with a larger number of urban villages in China, has put the comprehensive transformation of urban villages on the agenda. Urban villages are one of the witnesses to the development of Shenzhen due to their development reasons and history. However, due to their more complex living environment and larger population, they have always been a safety hazard in the city. As the incremental demand for urban space decreases and the city begins to pursue the path of comprehensive efficiency and high-quality development, it is necessary to increase the cultural and cognitive diversity of urban villages. By combining demolition and renovation, the transformation of urban villages ensures the normal housing needs of current residents while optimizing infrastructure and living environments, reducing residential risks, and establishing a diverse community culture. This paper analyzes and studies the situation of urban villages in Shenzhen by means of field research and overview, and explores the advantages and importance of urban village transformation based on policy analysis.

Analisis Perilaku Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga di Kel. Padang Bulan Selayang II, Lingkungan IV

The purpose of this research is to identify and explain how residents in Medan Selayang Sub-district, Padang Bulan Selayang II Urban Village, Neighbourhood IV manage household waste. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative case study method is to analyse people's behaviour in waste management as well as the elements that influence it, such as social, cultural, economic, and infrastructure aspects. It is expected that the results of the study will provide a deeper insight into the difficulties and opportunities in waste management in the neighbourhood. They will also provide suggestions to increase community awareness and involvement.

Institutional change logic of governance of left-behind households in the urban village reconstruction in Guangzhou

Institutional change logic of governance of left-behind households in the urban village reconstruction in Guangzhou

Karakteristik dan Analisis Risiko Kasus Tuberkulosis di Puskesmas Senen Jakarta Pusat tahun 2023

Indonesiaranks second globally with the highest number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases, following India. Consequently, TB remains a high-priority health issue requiring immediate attention. This study aims to describe the TB case characteristic and analyze the TB risk in each urban villages of Senen, Central Jakarta. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data was obtained from medical records and the Tuberculosis Information System (SITB) at Senen Primary Health Care (PHC) during January – December2023. Demographic data, TB type, result of rapid molecular test, and comorbidities were presented in numbers and percentages. Total TB cases, incidence rate (IR), and standardized morbidity ratio (SMR) were calculated for each urban villages and the entire subdistrict. The distribution of the number of cases, IR, and SMR was displayed on a map. Overall, 300 TB cases were found among 3,421 suspected TB cases examined at the Senen PHC in 2023, with a positivity rate of 7.22% and an incidence rate of 240 per 100,000 population. The highest number of TB cases occurred in September 2023 with 52 cases (17.33%). Of the total TB cases in Senen, TB cases were commonly found in males (67.67%), the productive age group (15-59 years) accounted for73.33%,new TB cases accounted for 93.33%, 100% were pulmonary TB cases, 82.33% were bacteriologically confirmed with 93.36% of them being drug-sensitive TB (DS-TB), smokers (73.33%) and employed (72.67%). TB cases were spread across sixurban villages, with Kramat having the highest number of cases at 98 (32.67%), a TB IR of 78 per 100,000 population, and an SMR of 0.71. TB cases occurred throughout the year in the Senen Subdistrict. The characteristics of TB cases in Senen were dominated by males, productive age groups, pulmonary TB, new cases, bacteriologically confirmed cases, DS-TB, smokers, and employed individuals. The TB risk varied in each area, with the highest number of cases, IR, and SMR found in Kramat urban village A comprehensive strategy combining early detection, effective treatment, and preventive measures is essential to control the TB epidemic in the Senen Subdistrict.

The role of majelis taklim darushoffa in educating islamic education for teenagers in Pulo Brayan Urban Village, Medan City

Adolescence is a transitional phase marked by the need for guidance and direction to understand oneself, often characterized by selfishness and a strong curiosity. Islamic education plays a crucial role in shaping the identity and morals of adolescents, hence Majelis Taklim Darushoffa serves as an Islamic educational institution providing guidance and direction to adolescents in understanding religious values. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive analysis. Informants include leaders, teachers, and active adolescent members involved in Majelis Taklim Darushoffa activities. Primary data is obtained through direct observation and interviews, while secondary data is sourced from journals, articles, and related documentation. Data analysis involves collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The result of this research is the role carried out by majelis taklim in educating Islamic education on adolescents in Pulo Brayan village, Medan city is by utilising social media (Youtube, Facebook and WhatsApp) as a means of da'wah whose main target is teenagers who use social media. The role played by majelis taklim in educating Islamic education on adolescents in the Pulo Brayan sub-district of Medan city is to conduct routine maulid Monday night (Jalsah isnain). Carrying out routine studies on Tuesday afternoons with the subject matter of aqidah, morals and worship. Collaborating with other mosques in Medan City

Assessing the Social Impacts of Urban Village Renewal on Inequality: A Case Study of Shenzhen

Assessing the Social Impacts of Urban Village Renewal on Inequality: A Case Study of Shenzhen

Assessing Street Environments for Older Adults in Urban Villages Using POIs and Street View Images—A Case Study of Guangzhou, China

In China’s urban villages, typically low-income communities, the living environments of older adults are often overlooked. Furthermore, quantitative research in these areas has been limited by the complexity of their street environments. This research bridges these gaps through an innovative interdisciplinary quantitative approach, integrating points of interest (POIs) and street view images (SVIs) to assess the street environments for older adults using ArcGIS and deep learning-based Fully Convolutional Networks. Specifically, Huangcun in Guangzhou, China, was selected for its typicality, with features like high density, complex street environments, and a significant older adult population. The findings reveal that while most age-friendly facilities meet basic needs, there are significant deficiencies in accessibility, comfort, and safety which call for targeted environmental improvements. This study contributes to sustainable urban development by providing street-by-street insights that empower urban planners to rectify spatial inequalities and to foster environments conducive to aging in place. By developing and applying a novel methodology that enhances urban age-friendliness assessments, this research extends the application of such models across diverse urban settings globally, promoting the integration of sustainability in urban planning.

Implementation of Urban Village Fund Policy for Infrastructure Development and Community Empowerment in Karangasem Urban Village

The central government allocates budgets to sub-districts through the Additional Allocation of General Allocation Funds (Additional DAU) scheme. At the same time, the regional government of Karangasem Regency also provides financial support to sub-districts as part of its commitment to fostering local development. The allocation of these funds is guided by Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 130 of 2018, which pertains to the development of sub-district facilities, infrastructure, and community empowerment. This study evaluates and analyzes sub-district fund policies' effectiveness in infrastructure development and community empowerment within the Karangasem Sub-district. Specifically, it seeks to identify whether implementing these policies is optimal and, if not, to determine the underlying causes of any sub-optimal performance and propose solutions to address these issues. The methodology employed for data analysis is qualitative descriptive analysis. The findings indicate that implementing sub-district fund policies in the Karangasem Sub-district is sub-optimal due to several impediments. According to the C. Edwards III model, only the disposition indicator is satisfactory, while communication, resources, and bureaucratic structure need improvement. Key issues include poor communication between the government and community, insufficient employee understanding of new policies, low community participation, the inadequate role of societal institutions like LPM, and the lack of standard operating procedures (SOPs) or technical guidance. Solutions include enhancing communication and coordination, providing training and educational opportunities, encouraging community involvement, and strengthening the role of societal institutions.