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{"title":"Cities and sustainability: Exploring contributions, opportunities and challenges of smart city implementation towards social sustainability","authors":"Dhiyathad Prateeppornnarong","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2025.02.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2025.02.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The past few decades have witnessed the smart city concept's worldwide popularity as the way forward for struggling with urban issues and challenges, bringing about sustainability of cities. Smart city implementation, however, has been researched chiefly within the context of major cities where the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and connectivity is readily available and reliable. In contrast, little was known of smart city implementation in many other fast-growing secondary cities. Drawing from the concept of social sustainability, this research seeks to explore contributions, opportunities and challenges of smart city implementation towards social sustainability of secondary cities in developing countries, using Udon Thani – a fast-growing secondary city of upper northeastern Thailand – as a research context. Grounded in 42 in-depth interviews, the findings show that smart city implementation contributes to social sustainability of Udon Thani in terms of enhancing the safety of the public, the provision of public services and offering opportunities for building a better urban society. Nevertheless, low public awareness of smart city development, inadequate collaboration between different sectors in the locality, and a lack of a smart city plan are posing significant challenges to smart city implementation, reflecting that the development of a smart city project in Udon Thani is not based on a holistic approach; hence, the implementation of the project is decidedly patchy. This research argues that the achievement of smart city implementation relies upon a holistic and multidimensional approach, taking into account integrated urban planning, cross-sector collaboration, marketing campaign strategies and the identification of context-specific instruments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"5 1","pages":"Pages 69-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multilevel governance in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Patterns of legitimacy and governance capacity","authors":"Jurian Edelenbos ,&nbsp;Jitske van Popering-Verkerk ,&nbsp;Mattijs Taanman ,&nbsp;Marijn Stouten","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing multilevel governance capacity is key to deal with crises in a legitimate and effective manner. But how does multilevel governance manifest in response to COVID-19 in the Netherlands? The study shows low to absent multilevel governance capacity, with strong central government authority and limited regional governance. We found that multilevel governance only benefits an effective crises response if the regional level has three assets authority, capacity and legitimacy to vertically connect with decision-making processes in the upper tiers of government. This puts emphasis on developing vertical and horizontal relationships between various governmental levels and authorities in times of crises.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"5 1","pages":"Pages 94-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban progress index (UPI) development: A case-oriented comparative approach","authors":"Sahar Nedaei Tousi ,&nbsp;Hossein Yousefi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Hossein Boochani ,&nbsp;Mohammad Hasan Ghodusinejad ,&nbsp;Setareh Peirov","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the age of globalization, megacities, as the main centers of national wealth production, have become competing places to attract people and creative industries, earn more money and gain more market share. This requires them to redefine their competitive advantages and hence improve their international status. Accordingly, the city ranking approach by means of a composite index, is widely employed and attracts public attention to provide a barometer of how various aspects and parts of a city are unfolding and performing. In this regard, this research is dedicated to compiling an appropriate composite index for ranking and monitoring the progress of Tehran regions in an integrated, inclusive and agreed manner in accordance with the contextual conditions of urban development in Iran. Based on this, Tehran Urban Progress Index (TUPI) was defined and operationalized with 26 criteria and 176 indicators under six main components including “economic efficiency and competitiveness”, “urban environmental sustainability”, “viability, well-being and satisfaction”, “smartness, innovation, and entrepreneurship”, “interactions, interconnection and communication” and “urban governance”. It is concluded that urban innovation and entrepreneurship and then competitiveness and economic efficiency are the most effective factors in the progress of the city. Also, analyzing the spatial pattern of the progress index shows that the areas located in the northern zones of Tehran are in a better position compared to the southern zones. The suggested developed method used in this study can be applied to all other megacities regarding their unique criteria. Based on the results of this paper, some regulations and control policies are suggested for sustainable urban progress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"5 1","pages":"Pages 103-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Situating the compliance with land use regulations within the context of sustainable city development: Lessons from Ho Municipality of Ghana","authors":"Pearl Seyram Asamoah ,&nbsp;Stephen Appiah Takyi ,&nbsp;Stephen Biliyitorb Liwur ,&nbsp;Owusu Amponsah ,&nbsp;Sylvanus Narh Duamor","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urbanizing in cities in the global south continues to reshape land use systems. Consequently, theuncontrolled rate of urbanization in cities such as Ho in Ghana, continues to threaten the sustainability of urban natural assets and agricultural lands. Although there are existing land use regulations and guidelines to guide and control development, the enforcement of these regulations continues to face major challenges. In light of this, this study evaluates the effectiveness of land use regulations in the Ho Municipality and its implications for sustainable city development. In this study, the researchers relied on both primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected through interviews with representatives of institutions such as the Lands Commission, the Traditional Council, and the Ho Municipal Assembly. In terms secondary data, base maps of the study areas, Medium-Term Development Plans, the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925) and the Zoning Guidelines and Planning Standards were reviewed, serving as tge framework for the assessment of the extent of compliance. Overall, the findings points to a complex combination of compliance and non-compliance with land use regulations. Whereas compliance with land use regulations and activities in the study areas tend to promote sustainability,non-compliance with these regulations on the other hand threatens urban sustainability. For example, in the Ho Poly Area, there was no evidence of encroachment of the buffer zones of overhead power lines and arterial roads. This indicates that there is compliance with land use regulations, and this has positive implications for the sustainability of the city. However, there were no provisions for urban green spaces in the neighbourhood plan, which raises concerns on the ecological and general sustainability of the city. On this backdrop, the researchers recommend stricter enforcement and the adoption of effective urban planning strategies such as institutional collaboration to achieve sustainable city development. Additionally, adopting emerging techniques such as big data, machine learning, and IoT for urban planning and management in these Ghanaian cities can enhance sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"5 1","pages":"Pages 79-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding big data and data protection measures in smart city strategies: An analysis of 28 cities","authors":"Martin Lnenicka ,&nbsp;Petr Hervert ,&nbsp;Oldrich Horak","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Smart City concept aims to improve urban governance and optimize public services, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for citizens. As data generation and processing grow rapidly in volume, velocity, and variety, Smart Cities must integrate secure big data considerations into their strategic frameworks and project implementations. This paper explores how big data and data protection measures are represented in the strategies of 28 cities worldwide. To achieve this, we employed a three-phase research methodology: 1) identifying resources, 2) conducting content analysis, and 3) using the Delphi method. Our findings indicate that only half of the cities explicitly address big data in their strategies, and most lack adequate data protection measures. Additionally, the paper presents a list of recommendations for big data management and data protection, derived from measures found in Smart City strategies and validated by domain experts through the Delphi method. These recommendations aim to enhance understanding of how to effectively incorporate big data and its protection into urban planning and Smart City projects. However, it is important to note that these insights primarily apply to larger urban areas with abundant resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 255-273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143354972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 led transition of work culture and travel to work patterns on society and environment in Delhi","authors":"Deepty Jain","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Globally, COVID-19 has led to changes in daily lifestyle and travel behavior. There was a shift from in-person physical jobs to work-from-home culture, even for those jobs that required in-person presence at the job location. However, this was not true for everyone, and a majority continued to travel to work. The limited capacity of public transport services and the fear of exposure to the virus restrained people from practicing their conventional mobility choices. We explore the impact of COVID-19 on the nature of jobs and related changes in work travel patterns by population groups for Delhi using in-person surveys conducted during 2021 in six localities of Delhi. We also estimated the short- and long-term impacts of altered behavior on expenditures and equivalent CO₂ emissions.</div><div>As per the analysis, lower income groups, having no vehicles, with lesser qualifications, and employed as daily wagers, had limited capacity to change to work-from-home during COVID-19. We observed an increased dependency on personal motorized vehicles, leading to increased expenditures and reduced affordability. Adopting work-from-home during COVID-19 helped reduce equivalent CO₂ emissions per working member by 39 %. However, as the work at the site resumes, the emissions are expected to increase. The study shows that COVID-19 led to short-term benefits, but in the long term, the externalities will likely increase. Working from home during the pandemic provides short-term benefits; the social benefits are not equally distributed, and the transport emissions shall increase in the long term.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 388-400"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143354761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban governance and power consumption dynamics in China's carbon-intensive sectors: Insights for sustainable development","authors":"Khalid Zaman","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the intricate relationships between industrial practices and power consumption within China's carbon-intensive industries. By leveraging the fundamental principles of Newton's second law of motion, this research provides a novel perspective to evaluate the dynamics between forces, motion, and power usage in industrial operations. Employing a systems theory approach, the study considers industrial practices (IP), surface conditions (SC), equipment efficiency (EE), production output (PO), and power consumption (PC) as interconnected components within a larger system. The study employed robust least squares regression, Granger causality, and inter-temporal forecasting relationship between the variables. The findings of this investigation yield valuable insights. Regarding industrial practices (IP), it is observed that the utilization of chemicals exhibits a negative correlation with electric power consumption, implying that certain chemical processes entail lower electricity requirements. Conversely, technical cooperation grants and machinery &amp; transport equipment demonstrate a positive relationship with power consumption, indicating their contribution to increased electricity usage. Regarding surface conditions (SC), it is revealed that factors such as oil rents, ores &amp; metal exports, and renewable energy are associated with reduced power consumption. This suggests that practices enhancing smoothness, minimizing roughness, and implementing appropriate coatings can decrease electricity demand. Conversely, the pump price for diesel fuel exhibits a positive relationship with power consumption, implying that higher fuel prices drive increased electricity usage. Moreover, concerning equipment efficiency (EE), it is found that textiles &amp; clothing manufacturing value added displays a negative correlation with power consumption. This highlights the potential for reducing electricity consumption in the textile and clothing industry through manufacturing technological advancements. Finally, in the realm of production output (PO), carbon emissions and manufacturing value-added are positively linked to power consumption, underscoring the energy-intensive nature of these activities. Conversely, electric power transmission and distribution losses demonstrate a negative relationship with power consumption, emphasizing the significance of minimizing energy losses within the grid infrastructure. The study concludes that China must prioritize renewable energy subsidies and carbon emission reductions to meet its environmental goals. Reduced power use by energy-efficient machines and transit systems can boost metropolis economies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 313-328"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143354759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The place of translocal networks in inclusive city development: A systematic review","authors":"Michael Poku-Boansi,&nbsp;Daniel Kwame Blija,&nbsp;Obaa Yaa Aninwaa Anin-Yeboah,&nbsp;Michael Osei Asibey,&nbsp;Owusu Amponsah","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Migrants have often relied on their translocal ties to adapt to city challenges, particularly in the global south. However, the place of translocal networks in advancing the inclusive city agenda is fragmented in literature. Therefore, this study sought to systematically review pertinet literature to examine how translocal networks contribute to inclusive urbanism and discusses their implications for inclusive city development. The results from a synthesis of 45 studies indicate that migrants leverage their translocal networks to accommodate, socialize and find spaces in cities. Translocal networks also facilitate access to employment opportunities amongmigrants in cities. These promote migrants’ right to and inclusiveness in cities. However, the effectiveness of translocal networks in promoting inclusivity is contingent on their dedication to the places of origin and compatriots. Translocal networks thrive on trust and commitment to home villages. The motivation of the established migrants to assist the newcomers stemmed from their shared identity and the belief that doing so is a form of service to their home villages. Based on the positive roles of translocal networks in advancing inclusive city development, the study recommends a rejection of prohibitive regulations towards migrants and calls on city authorities to explicitly identify and engage translocal networks in inclusive city efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 340-350"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143308109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating urban informality: Fatalism, agency, and governance dynamics in Banjarmasin's inland waterway transport sector","authors":"Dadang Meru Utomo ,&nbsp;Iderlina Mateo-Babiano","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the interplay of urban informality, fatalism, and governance within Banjarmasin's Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) sector in Indonesia. It reinterprets fatalism, commonly viewed as passive acceptance, as a form of resilience that enables kelotok drivers to navigate economic uncertainties. Using qualitative interviews and field observations, and set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this research uncovers how fatalistic beliefs rooted in Islamic values guide drivers in confronting socio-economic adversity with both acceptance and agency. Fatalism shapes the drivers’ adaptation strategies to declining ridership and limited formal employment opportunities, offering a psychological and cultural framework for resilience. The study also highlights informal governance mechanisms, such as community solidarity and self-regulation, which help drivers negotiate their position in the informal economy despite the absence of formal support. By unpacking the intersections between cultural beliefs, economic challenges, and governance structures, this research provides a deeper understanding of urban informality. It calls for governance approaches that are more culturally sensitive and responsive to the realities of informal workers, contributing to discussions on urban informality, governance, and worker resilience in evolving urban environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 286-296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143307310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heating, cooling and energy management of cold climate educational built environments using green roofs","authors":"Rahim Zahedi ,&nbsp;Reza Omidifar ,&nbsp;Shadi Farrokh Balaghi ,&nbsp;Ali Asghar Pourezzat ,&nbsp;Hossein Yousefi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Taghitahooneh ,&nbsp;Aidin Shaghaghi ,&nbsp;Abolfazl Ahmadi","doi":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ugj.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Educational spaces in the world with a student population of about 600 million people are significant energy consumers. Also, 66 percent of schools are among energy consumers in the lower categories of energy consumption management. Meanwhile, the world's student population is expanding while nonrenewable energy sources are running out. Recent investigations highlight schools’ focus on energy efficiency in construction, which is driven by escalating energy expenses and depleting resources. This study presents a model of green schools featuring green roof coverings interconnected with controllable window atriums, leveraging green architecture as a renewable energy solution. It assesses the impact of green roofs coupled with atriums on summer ventilation and winter heat control in cold climate regions, contrasting with conventional school designs. This study aims to improve the thermal performance of schools, reduce heat losses from the roof and walls of schools, and also help improve natural ventilation in classrooms. The research followed a descriptive-analytical approach and employed simulation techniques. The model is simulated using the Carrier HAP, and its analyses are validated by the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification. Then, a comparison is made between the thermal loads of the proposed model and the thermal loads of the conventional school model in this climate. The results demonstrate the advantage of using green roofs in improving thermal loads in winter and cooling loads in summer in classroom models with green roofs connected to atriums compared to classrooms with conventional 40 cm thick roofs or 66 cm thick roofs without greenery. Energy savings are achieved by creating schools with green roofs associated with atriums while maintaining students' connection with nature and utilizing this cover as an auxiliary learning space. Energy savings are 54.95 % in winter and 76.11 % in summer compared to conventional 40 cm thick roofs and 66 cm thick roofs without greenery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101266,"journal":{"name":"Urban Governance","volume":"4 4","pages":"Pages 297-312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143354760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}