Urban and Regional Planning

Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022

  • Planning of Water and Electricity Network Services in the Town of Tanout in Niger

    Kailou Djibo Abdou, Adamou Abdoulaye, Abdou Harou

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 141-149
    Received: 13 July 2022
    Accepted: 9 October 2022
    Published: 24 October 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.11
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    Abstract: This article analyzes the planning of drinking water and electricity network services in the town of Tanout in Niger. This Town is facing a problem of water and electricity supply despite the avaibility of significant water and energy resources. The aim of this paper is to understand the determinants of the water and energy insecurity in the town o... Show More
  • Early-Modern City Planning in Xi’an ——A Historical Study on Xijing Construction and Plan (1932-1945)

    Shu Ying

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 150-158
    Received: 20 September 2022
    Accepted: 2 November 2022
    Published: 4 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.12
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    Abstract: Xi’an is one of the most famous traditional cities and the capital of 13 dynasties in ancient China. In 1932, Xi’an was designated as the Provisional Capital and renamed Xijing by the Nanjing National Government. From then on, it ushered in a golden development period in the history of modern Xi’an construction. This period is called “Xijing constr... Show More
  • War and the City: Impact, Consequences and Perception of Britain Defence Program on the London Urban Fabric Within the Napoleonic Wars Until Today

    Maritza Prosdocimi

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 159-168
    Received: 24 June 2022
    Accepted: 20 July 2022
    Published: 22 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.13
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    Abstract: The article aims to trace the modalities, causes and effects of the presence of military barracks in London's urban factory by exploring the historical context in which the urgent need to reorganise the British army and defence structures in view of a possible invasion by Napoleon originated. The contingency also provides an opportunity for the gov... Show More
  • Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Skyscraper Development Boom - An Empirical Analysis Based on 20 Cities

    Zeng Deheng, Wen Shiyu, Li Xurui

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 169-178
    Received: 12 October 2022
    Accepted: 11 November 2022
    Published: 29 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.14
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    Abstract: In order to strengthen urban and architectural landscape management, the government strictly restricts the blind planning and construction of super high-rise skyscrapers everywhere. There have been theoretical studies on the influence factors of skyscrapers. However, no definitive conclusion has been reached on the elements that are fueling China's... Show More
  • An Urban Renewal Strategy Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) — A Case Study of the Qiaoxi Historic District of the Hangzhou Section of the Canal

    Yuchen Chen, Luofeng Qin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 179-186
    Received: 18 September 2022
    Accepted: 18 November 2022
    Published: 29 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.15
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    Abstract: The Grand Canal is a miracle of world engineering and one of the most representative world cultural heritages in China. In the second half of the 20th century, due to the serious pollution of the canal industry and the adjustment of the industrial structure brought about by the development of Hangzhou, the Hangzhou section of the canal is facing po... Show More
  • Sustainability, Resilience, and the Contribution of Private Urban Gardens

    Fabricio Chicca, Emilio Garcia, Brenda Vale

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 187-197
    Received: 2 November 2022
    Accepted: 23 November 2022
    Published: 30 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.16
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    Abstract: One of the few subjects that still enjoys great support from built environment professionals, governments and communities is the importance that green areas have for cities. However, the green space available is only a portion of the entire green infrastructure. Private gardens are also important contributors to green infrastructure. This article e... Show More
  • Development of Settlements Along Chinese-Russian Border (on the Case of Suifenhe-Pogranichny)

    Anastasiia Fediunina, Wu Jian

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 198-210
    Received: 23 October 2022
    Accepted: 10 December 2022
    Published: 15 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20220704.18
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    Abstract: An interesting phenomenon is emerging on the border between Russia and China. Despite the fact that this territory has all the necessary conditions for active development and cooperation, there is an uneven growth and use of its potential. So, the Chinese side demonstrates an active buildout of territories and an increase in the population of the r... Show More