OpenStreetMap (OSM) has evolved as a popular dataset for global urban analyses, such as
assessing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. However, many analyses …

We present a new method to create spatial data using a generative adversarial network
(GAN). Our contribution uses coarse and widely available geospatial data to create maps of …

There is evidence that the built environment has an influence on street vitality. However,
previous studies seldom assess the direct, indirect, and total effect of multiple environmental …

This paper is an Editorial for the Special Issue titled “OpenStreetMap as a multidisciplinary
nexus: perspectives, practices and procedures”. The Special Issue is largely based on the …

The Barcelona superblock is an urban neighbourhood transformation strategy, with which
car-based traffic is redirected away from streets that are inside a 3× 3 urban block …

Estimating gross primary production (GPP), the gross uptake of CO 2 by vegetation, is a
fundamental prerequisite for understanding and quantifying the terrestrial carbon cycle. Over …

The population of Africa is expected to rise to 2.5 billion by 2050, with more than 80% of this
increase concentrated in cities. Africa's anticipated population growth has serious …

Green infrastructure (GI) classifications are widely applied to predict and assess its suitability
for urban biodiversity and ecosystem service (ES) provisioning. However, there is no …

Urban impervious surfaces area (ISA) and green space (GS), two primary components of
urban environment, are pivotal in detecting urban environmental quality and addressing …

The economic value of green spaces and their enormous potential can positively impact
both community development and business growth. This chapter explored the value of OSM …