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Das palafitas aos habitacionais: um estudo sobre o conforto térmico no conjunto habitacional Via Mangue II, Recife – PE

Reports & Research

March, 2017

South America, Brazil

A adaptação da arquitetura e do urbanismo ao clima local significa proporcionar aos indivíduos ambientes confortáveis termicamente e trazer bem-estar para população. Tendo em vista o clima tropical quente e úmido da cidade do Recife, deve-se buscar nessa região, ambientes ventilados e sombreados para amenizar a sensação de calor existente. Para a população mais pobre, o meio de aquisição de uma moradia mais confortável ocorre através das políticas públicas de habitação social, as quais prometem a provisão de ambientes dignos e saudáveis à saúde humana.

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Relationship between Rural-Urban Land Conservation and Economic Development of Metropolitans in China

Reports & Research
February, 2017
China, Russia, United States of America
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Urban Tenure
development
land
land conservation
urban land
Paper removed January 20, 2017 at the request of the author. Community/Rural/Urban Development, Land Economics/Use,
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Movement patterns of a keystone waterbird species are highly predictable from landscape configuration

Journal Articles & Books
February, 2017
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Urban Tenure
land use
land use change
urban areas
Background: Movement behaviour is fundamental to the ecology of animals and their interactions with other organisms, and as such contributes to ecosystem dynamics. Waterfowl are key players in ecological processes in wetlands and surrounding habitats through predator-prey interactions and their transportation of nutrients and other organisms. Understanding the drivers of their movement behaviour is crucial to predict how environmental changes affect their role in ecosystem functioning.
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A National Urban Policy for Liberia

Reports & Research
February, 2017
Liberia
Urban Tenure
sustainable development
land policies
urban planning
urban land
The Feasibility Discussion Paper is a key output of the feasibility phase of the NUP process in Liberia. It explains the context in which the policy will operate. The paper is the result of a wide range of research and consultations on the demographic, socioeconomic, and physical environment aspects of the country. It also provides preliminary policy recommendations for further analysis in the subsequent NUP development processes.
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Land Use Pattern of Private Housing Development Since the Introduction of Brunei's Compact Strategy

Peer-reviewed publication
March, 2017
Brunei Darussalam
Urban Tenure
land administration
land-use planning
land distribution
urban planning
social housing
urban land
land markets
land access
This study looks into the implementation of Brunei’s Master Plan proposal for compact strategy of developments within the designated Urban Footprint zone. Although the Master Plan lacks regulatory support, this study found that private housing developments have been mainly concentrated within the Urban Footprint zone and a more compact urban form through infill and higher density developments is being realized. This may be due to government administrative processes, housing trend and market demand.
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Model-based estimation of land subsidence in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Journal Articles & Books
February, 2017
Nepal
Urban Tenure
land cover
urban areas
This study is the first to assess land subsidence in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Land subsidence simulations were based on a fully calibrated groundwater (GW) flow model developed using a coupled surface–subsurface modelling system. Subsidence is predicted to occur as a result of deep aquifer compaction due to excessive GW abstraction. The north and north-east areas at the periphery of the GW basin are hotspots for this subsidence. The estimated subsidence is most sensitive to changes in land cover within the recharge areas.
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Model-based estimation of land subsidence in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Journal Articles & Books
February, 2017
Urban Tenure
land cover
urban areas
This study is the first to assess land subsidence in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Land subsidence simulations were based on a fully calibrated groundwater (GW) flow model developed using a coupled surface–subsurface modelling system. Subsidence is predicted to occur as a result of deep aquifer compaction due to excessive GW abstraction. The north and north-east areas at the periphery of the GW basin are hotspots for this subsidence. The estimated subsidence is most sensitive to changes in land cover within the recharge areas.
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Resolución Nº 002-2017-VIVIENDA ─ Constituye la Comisión Consultiva del Sector Saneamiento del Ministerio de Vivienda, Construcción y Saneamiento.

Regulations
February, 2017
Peru
Urban Tenure
waste (abuse)
urban areas
El presente Decreto Supremo constituye la Comisión Consultiva del Sector Saneamiento del Ministerio de Vivienda, Construcción y Saneamiento, con el encargo de absolver consultas o emitir opiniones en temas de política y asuntos de competencia del sector saneamiento, expidiendo pronunciamientos de carácter no vinculante y siempre que el Ministro lo considere necesario; así como de promover el diálogo en asuntos del referido sector entre el Estado y la sociedad.
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Regulation amending the Regulation defining areas with natural or other specific constraints.

Regulations
February, 2017
Croatia
Urban Tenure
urban areas
This Regulation amends some parts of the Regulation defining areas with natural or other specific constraints (Official Gazette of the Republic of Croatia 34/2015, 65/2015 and 91/2015).Changes are related to the local self-government and their powers and duties in relation to the status of affiliation with areas with natural or other special restrictions that has to be established; and names and official denominations of urban areas that are included in the group of the above mentioned areas with natural or other specific constraints that are located on the territory of the Republic of Croa
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Africa's Cities

Opening Doors to the World

Reports & Research
Journal Articles & Books
February, 2017
Urban Tenure
urbanization
property rights
urban planning
land use
Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing rapid population growth. Yet their economic growth has not kept pace. Why? One factor might be low capital investment, due in part to Africa’s relative poverty: Other regions have reached similar stages of urbanization at higher per capita GDP. This study, however, identifies a deeper reason: African cities are closed to the world.