Public Places Urban Spaces provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, theory
and practices of urban design for those new to the subject and for those requiring a clear …

This is an analytical study of the intensely debated concept of urban livability. The paper
examines different literature or theoretical streams that contribute to the debate related to the …

Drawing on empirical research in London, this paper examines how public spaces in the
contemporary city are shaped. Together, the 'contexts','processes' and 'power relationships' …

Increasing the population density of urban areas is a key policy strategy to sustainably
manage growth, but many residents often view higher-density living as an undesirable long …

Abstract Land Surface Temperature (LST) is an important indicator of urban heat
environments and can be largely influenced by the morphology factors of cities. However …

Despite the prominence of cities within sustainability transitions, the scholarship has been
criticised for its lack of engagement with spatiality. This article engages with physical change …

Suburbanizacja na skalę globalną ma podłoże ekonomiczne, ale przede wszystkim
społeczne. Jedną z przyczyn migracji osób żyjących w miastach na przedmieścia są …

Urban drought, a subtype of socio-economic drought, has received limited attention
compared to other types. Given the shifts in water supply patterns due to global climate …

This study develops an empirical approach that underlines the effect of land use mix and
development grain on pedestrian movement in the streets and public spaces of urban …

This study develops a nuanced understanding of issues related to suburban design and
walkability, which have received increased attention over the last two decades. It examines …