Archive:: Urban and Regional Planning:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021

Spatial Changes in Wetland Configuration of Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Omodehin Adenike Oluwakemisoye, Basorun Joseph Omoniyi, Oyinloye Michael Ajide

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021

Pages: 76-81

Received: 22 June 2021

Accepted: 20 July 2021

Published: 29 July 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20210603.11

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Abstract: Wetlands are not wastelands as believed in time past but areas of land that play important roles in climate change mitigation through conservation and preservation; poverty alleviation through job creation; as well as food security through sustainable wetland agriculture. The importance of wetlands cannot be overemphasized, hence the need to use th... Show More

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Urban Agriculture in Arusha City, Tanzania: Misconceptions and Realities

Pastory Salvatory Thomas, Wilbard Jackson Kombe, Aldo Lupala

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021

Pages: 82-89

Received: 21 July 2021

Accepted: 2 August 2021

Published: 11 August 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20210603.12

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Abstract: Like many cities in Sub-Saharan Africa, urban agriculture in Arusha city is perceived differently by urban land decision makers, agricultural and environmental officers as well as urban farmers. The way urban agriculture is perceived changes depending on urbanization rate and institutional framework of cities’ authorities. Despite that situation, i... Show More

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Evaluation and Optimization for Joint Disaster Response of Public Space and Public Service Facilities in Metropolises: Taking Chongqing City as an Example

Yuan Xinyi, Han Ying, Xu Hanjing, Hong Yang

Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021

Pages: 90-100

Received: 24 August 2021

Accepted: 16 September 2021

Published: 23 September 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20210603.13

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Abstract: The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the order of cities around the world. Among them, metropolises are more vulnerable to such public health incidents due to dense urban environments and complex human activities. It is crucial to improve disaster prevention capabilities of metropolises. In metropolitan areas with limited ... Show More

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