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Research Article
Concept for the Development of Urban Planning Structures in Small Towns of Armenia
Arsen Arustamyan*
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Tatevik Nersesyan
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
91-97
Received:
3 June 2025
Accepted:
11 July 2025
Published:
23 July 2025
Abstract: This article examines the problems of urban planning in Armenia's small towns. Interest in the urban planning challenges of small towns grew significantly during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily driven by the rapid increase in the number of large cities. This was also the period when the specific features and criteria of small towns were defined, allowing experts to distinguish them from towns of other categories, as well as identify the unique problems of small towns and develop recommendations for improving their planning structures. A very common typology of towns is based on their economic function: industrial, transport-industrial, industrial-agricultural, resort and health-related, and others. The national-economic specialization of the town lays the material foundation for its formation and development. It is worth supporting the proponents of the concept that any typology should be based on a set of interconnected criteria and diverse indicators that reflect the various aspects of the development of a town as a socio-economic system. This approach makes it possible to encompass all aspects of urban life and is more effective, since it allows the assessment of the town, regardless of its specific economic functions. More specifically, it enables one to evaluate the diversity in labor activities performed in the town, assess how well the town supports a varied range of social roles, whether it provides favorable opportunities for the development of diverse forms of employment, their content and conditions, and evaluate the quality and availability of cultural and public amenities. Within the scope of this article, we are particularly interested in the specific features of the formation of urban planning structures in the small towns of Armenia. The distinctive features of a town’s planning structure are revealed through its role and significance within the settlement system, as well as through natural and climatic factors and the peculiarities of the local terrain. It is proposed to use the commonly accepted classification of these structures into compact, linear, and linear-branching types. Moreover, the detailed analysis of the master plans of selected towns has shown that the compact planning structures differ in their development level, which allowed us to classify the master plans of the towns with discrete development into a separate category. The analysis produced a set of recommendations to enhance the planning structures of the under consideration towns.
Abstract: This article examines the problems of urban planning in Armenia's small towns. Interest in the urban planning challenges of small towns grew significantly during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily driven by the rapid increase in the number of large cities. This was also the period when the specific features and criteria of small towns were defined, all...
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Research Article
Building AHP Models for Investigating Urban Planning Implementation Practice for City Beautification in Ethiopia by Using Super Decisions v3 Software Package: The Case of Woldia Town
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
98-121
Received:
13 June 2025
Accepted:
7 July 2025
Published:
31 July 2025
Abstract: The population of East African nations has been shifting toward an urban lifestyle. The fast urbanization that occurred without a solid economic foundation to support it, which led to the development of informal urban settlements on the outskirts of cities, foretells enormous challenges. In order to improve the quality of life and general well-being of city dwellers, urban planning aims to organize the use of land and other physical resources for the benefit of the general public. In Ethiopia, the hardest and most difficult part of creating an urban plan is putting it into action. Waste of time, money, and human resources all crucial for the process of creating plans are among the issues that arise from inadequate urban implementation. In order to investigate urban planning implementation practices for city beautification, this study concentrated on creating AHP models using Super Decisions v3: In order to accomplish the goal, a pairwise comparison questionnaire survey was used to gather the data. This study's data analysis was carried out utilizing the Super Decisions software v3 package. According to the study's findings, the most crucial urban planning practices were flood risk management, maintenance of facilities, access to community resources, green networks and open spaces, urban mobility plans, monumental architecture, and urban transportation utilities. On the other hand, the least significant urban planning practices were found to include solid waste management, tourism, green spaces, education and health, housing policy, and cultural heritage protection.
Abstract: The population of East African nations has been shifting toward an urban lifestyle. The fast urbanization that occurred without a solid economic foundation to support it, which led to the development of informal urban settlements on the outskirts of cities, foretells enormous challenges. In order to improve the quality of life and general well-bein...
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Research Article
Modular Landscape Interventions for Resilient Urban Renewal in Historic Districts: A Study of Erdao Street, Yan'an
Zhang Yilin*,
Wu Gaozhao,
Liu DeJia
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
122-131
Received:
9 July 2025
Accepted:
31 July 2025
Published:
8 August 2025
Abstract: China's urbanization has transitioned into a phase characterized by stock revitalization and quality enhancement, wherein the concept of "urban regeneration and ecological restoration" (dual rehabilitation) serves as a pivotal strategy for mitigating accumulated urban challenges. As this paradigm evolves, conventional "demolition-led" renewal models prove increasingly inadequate for historic districts, failing to accommodate their intrinsic spatial heterogeneity and cultural continuity requirements. Consequently, the exploration of innovative revitalization approaches has become an urgent imperative. Such districts universally confront multifaceted issues including severe shortages of public spaces, fragmented cultural legacies, and significantly diminished socioeconomic vitality. To address these systemic deficiencies, this study proposes enhancing the resilience of historic districts through three critical dimensions: spatial restructuring, functional reprogramming, and temporal adaptability. By innovatively integrating "modular intervention" methodology with "resilient urban renewal" frameworks, the research establishes an adaptive, low-intervention, and self-sustaining revitalization pathway. This approach specifically synthesizes resilient urban development theory with modular landscape facility design principles, aligning with dual-repair objectives. Empirical validation via the Erdao Street case study in Yan'an demonstrates the superior contextual adaptability of modular systems - which employ prefabricated, reconfigurable units to minimize site disturbance while activating underutilized spaces. The resultant revitalization model demonstrated enhanced community engagement and measurable vitality recovery during implementation. This integrated framework advances a replicable theoretical-practical paradigm for reconciling heritage conservation with contemporary urban resilience demands.
Abstract: China's urbanization has transitioned into a phase characterized by stock revitalization and quality enhancement, wherein the concept of "urban regeneration and ecological restoration" (dual rehabilitation) serves as a pivotal strategy for mitigating accumulated urban challenges. As this paradigm evolves, conventional "demolition-led" renewal model...
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Research Article
Integrated Land Use-oriented Design Practice for Rail Transit Complexes: The Yuhuazhai TOD Project (Hyper Park)
Fan Xiaoye*,
Lu Xiao,
Xu Zewen
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
132-137
Received:
19 July 2025
Accepted:
5 August 2025
Published:
16 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.urp.20251003.14
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Abstract: Against the dual backdrop of stringent land resource constraints and low-carbon urban development, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has emerged as a core pathway for spatial restructuring and sustainable growth in high-density cities. This paper takes the Yuhuazhai Depot Overbuild Development Project along Xi'an Metro Line 3 - the Yuhuazhai TOD project (Hyper Park) - as a case study of community-scale TOD practice. It elaborates on how the project, under the guidance of three-dimensional integrated land utilization principles, realizes the integration of "Station-City-People-Ecology" through structural engineering innovation, spatial organization optimization, and integrated ecological technologies. The project addresses key challenges in metro overbuild developments, including functional integration, spatial connection, vibration isolation, and ecological construction, through specific design approaches. The outcome is a 24-hour vibrant community integrating living, working, shopping, entertainment, mobility, and recreation, which enhances land-use efficiency, promotes jobs-housing balance, and strengthens ecological and health attributes. This paper presents relevant technical frameworks and design strategies for similar TOD developments in high-density urban contexts.
Abstract: Against the dual backdrop of stringent land resource constraints and low-carbon urban development, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has emerged as a core pathway for spatial restructuring and sustainable growth in high-density cities. This paper takes the Yuhuazhai Depot Overbuild Development Project along Xi'an Metro Line 3 - the Yuhuazhai TOD p...
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