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Journal of Design for Resilience in Architecture and Planning
Conceptual analysis of livable cities in the context of Ted Talks
Gamze Atay
Today, livable urban spaces are very important in terms of the healthy conduct of both individual and social life. Shaped in line with human needs such as education, housing, economy, cultural and social life, the city and the livability of the city is one of the current discussion topics with its variable and dynamic structure in addition to the factors it contains. From this point of view, the concept of "livability" has been questioned in the context of urban planning. Considering the temporal resilience of cities, the semantic dimension - qualitative studies - and therefore concepts are very powerful tools. Concepts are the basis of interpretation or theorizing. The aim of the study is to develop a different perspective by revealing the measurability of more livable and happier cities and the criteria they contain through discussions and discourses on this subject. In this context, the TED platform, which is easily accessible by large masses today and popular in terms ...
New York - Livable Cities, AMPS Proceedings Series 34.2
Refugee Camps in Jordan as Livable Cities
2023 •
Lijun Chen, Gülbahar Emir Isik
The world is currently facing the largest refugee crisis in history, with an estimated 79.5 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Jordan is one of the countries most affected by the crisis, hosting over 2.8 million registered refugees, the majority of whom live in camps. These camps have traditionally been viewed as temporary solutions to a crisis, providing basic needs such as shelter, food, and water, but lacking in terms of livability. This paper argues that refugee camps in Jordan have the potential to transition into dynamic, adaptable urban ecosystems from temporary shelters while reconsidering the role of refugees in exercising ownership of their spaces.
Environment, Development and Sustainability
Towards a knowledge-hub destination: analysis and recommendation for implementing TOD for Qatar national library metro station
Reem Awwaad
During the past two decades, Qatar, a developing country, has invested heavily in infrastructure development to address several challenges caused by the rapid urbanization. Qatar has made a significant step toward its urban sustainability vision through the construction of the Doha Metro system. By adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Qatar is overcoming some urban challenges. TOD promotes compact, walkable, and mixed-use development around the transit nodes, which enhances the public realm through providing pedestrian-oriented and active spaces. Additionally, Qatar aims to transfer to a knowledge-based economy through developing an environment that will attract knowledge and creative human power. Qatar Foundation is taking the lead toward implementing a Knowledge-Based Urban Development (KBUD) through its flagship project: Education City (EC). This study aims therefore to evaluate the integration of TOD and KBUD strategies to leverage the potential of TOD in attracting know...
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Theoretical framework of the Isfahani style: Inspiring sustainable aspects of a vernacular urban development
2024 •
Seyed Jamalaldin Hosseini
The Isfahani style represents a method of traditional Iranian architecture and urban development that existed in the early 20th century and is regarded as a leading model in most traditional Iranian cities. It exhibits several vigorous features contributing to its recognition as a traditional approach to sustainable architecture and urban development. This research endeavors to reveal a theoretical framework beneath these inspiring aspects using the typology of sustainable modern forms, including the hierarchy, passive design strategies, compactness, density, diversity, mixed land use, pluralism, balance, good composition, and integration over time. To this end, the study employs qualitative research methods, drawing from traditional samples, to identify innovative, energy and socially efficient, and low-impact strategies implemented in this vernacular architecture of Iran's semi-arid and hot climates. The findings revealed that the neighborhood concept as a local and plural community (Mahalla) was a vital phenomenon in Iran's urban development. Apparently, the demise of this paradigm effectively played an important role in the numerous challenges regarding the social, energy, and economic viability of modern Iranian cities. Hence, this study presented theoretical frameworksdaligned with sustainable conceptsdfrom the Isfahani style through its analysis, classification, and interpretation, which can contribute to modern urban development.
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE ON NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY IN CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA: A GLOBAL TECHNOLOGICAL HUB
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE ON NEIGHBOURHOOD LIVEABILITY IN CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA: A GLOBAL TECHNOLOGICAL HUB
2023 •
foroogh alikomak, Foroogh Ali
Abstract: The phenomenon of rapid urbanisation that has occurred since the 1950s has presented opportunities for growth and innovation in cities, primarily through the utilisation of urban agglomerations and economies of scale. Urban areas encounter diverse obstacles that restrict their ability to provide services to inhabitants and hinder the achievement of a sustainable urban future for the residents. This research examines the issue of urban functional weakness, with a specific emphasis on the emergence of a global technology hub such as Cyberjaya, Malaysia. This study analyses the relocation behaviours of the residents, with a focus on the international community, and it identifies the inadequate public infrastructure as the primary factor contributing to liveability issues within the urban area. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, utilising both quantitative data collection and in-depth interviews, to support its findings. This study examines the impact of social variables and public infrastructure on neighbourhood liveability and design quality. The findings suggest that social variables play a significant role in neighbourhood liveability, while public infrastructure has a positive effect on both liveability and design quality.
Sustainability
Sustainable Status Assessment of the Transit-Oriented Development in Doha’s Education City
Reem Awwaad
Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar, has seen rapid growth in recent years, resulting in challenges that can be addressed through sustainable urban design strategies. Such approaches, including Transit-Oriented Development, aim to provide compact urban forms with mixed-use development enabling easy access to the city’s transit services. In light of such objectives, and with the 2022 World Cup being hosted in Qatar, the government has invested heavily in its public transportation system and in implementing Transit-Oriented Development. This work presents an analysis of the current status of Transit-Oriented Development in the knowledge hub in Doha known as Education City. A case study methodology was used, which included site observation, photographic documentation, mapping, and statistical analysis based on recent census data. The analysis shows that the use of public transportation throughout the site is relatively low, largely due to the region’s hot climate and the local mobi...
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Urban Form and Liveability: Towards a Socio-Morphological Perspective
2022 •
Olgu Caliskan, Ebru Sevik
New York - Livable Cities, AMPS Proceedings Series 34.2
Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence as a Public Participation Tool for Reclaiming Postmining Built Environment in the City of Most
2023 •
Lijun Chen
iScience
Measuring the sustainability of neighborhoods: A systematic literature review
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Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture
City Growth Challenges as a Dilemma between Urban Mobility and Livability: A Case Study of Heliopolis
2023 •
Tamer ElSerafi
