Weighted assessment of barriers to walking in small cities: A Brazilian case

A Ruiz-Padillo, L Oestreich, TB Torres… - … research part D …, 2022 - Elsevier
The decision to walk is strongly related to various factors that act in different ways depending
on the local characteristics of the built environment and each individual's perception. This …

An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran

N Moradpour, A Pourahmad, H Hataminejad… - International journal of …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose In Iran, the frequent occurrence of disasters has always been a major problem. In
recent decades, disasters have created considerable challenges, especially in cities. Hence …

A global scoping review on sustainability, climate migration, and climate resilience of small and medium-sized cities (SMSC)

K Youngquist, M Shrestha, B Ryan, C Mitra - Urban Climate, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the last decade, small and medium-sized cities (SMSC) have grown at a faster rate
than major cities and are predicted to continue in this projection. Increasing extreme weather …

[HTML][HTML] Transformation of green areas in Central Squares after revitalization: Evidence from Cittaslow Towns in northeast Poland

A Jaszczak, E Pochodyła, B Płoszaj-Witkowska - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, unfavorable changes in the development of city squares can be observed in
Poland due to poorly conducted revitalization. These changes include, among others, the …

[HTML][HTML] The small city in the urban system: complex pathways of growth and decline

K Grossmann, A Mallach - Geografiska Annaler: Series B, Human …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
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[HTML][HTML] Perception of green spaces' role in enhancing mental health and mental well-being in small and medium-sized cities

MM Delgado-Serrano, K Melichová, I Mac Fadden… - Land Use Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the impact of green spaces on public health is crucial for urban planning and
mental well-being enhancement in small and medium-sized cities (SMSCs). This study …

[HTML][HTML] Walk Score from 2D to 3D—Walkability for the Elderly in Two Medium-Sized Cities in Germany

M Schaffert, K Geist, J Albrecht, D Enners… - Isprs International journal …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this article, we describe the design of a method for measuring walkability and its
application in two medium-sized cities in Germany. The method modifies the established …

[HTML][HTML] A Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Food Deserts in Vulnerable Contexts

C Cruz-Piedrahita, FJ Martinez-Carranza… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study examined the phenomenon of “food deserts” in Las Palmeras, a vulnerable
neighborhood in Córdoba, Spain, a medium-sized city known for its agricultural traditions …

[HTML][HTML] Overcoming socio-economic problems in crisis areas through revitalization of cittaslow towns. evidence from north-east Poland

J Zielińska-Szczepkowska, A Jaszczak, J Žukovskis - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The revitalization of small towns is connected with an attempt to find multidirectional
solutions to numerous social, economic and spatial problems. It is possible to remove …

Fuzzy geostatistical evaluation of micro-scale attributes of sidewalk accessibility: A Brazilian case

APS Müller, VG Dorneles, A Ruiz-Padillo - Transportation Research Part D …, 2024 - Elsevier
Walking is a primary form of mobility and accessible sidewalks are basic features in
enabling it. Nevertheless, studies regarding walking and its relation with pedestrian …