Where is the peri-urban? A systematic review of peri-urban research and approaches for its identification and demarcation worldwide
Metropolitan areas worldwide have grown rapidly and are usually surrounded by peri-urban
zones that are neither urban nor rural. Despite widespread use of the term 'peri-urban' …
zones that are neither urban nor rural. Despite widespread use of the term 'peri-urban' …
A comparison of consumer perceptions towards smart homes in the UK, Germany and Italy: reflections for policy and future research
Smart homes will be a key component of smart grids which can make significant
contributions to Europe's transition to a low-carbon energy system. A growing literature on …
contributions to Europe's transition to a low-carbon energy system. A growing literature on …
Green space justice amid COVID-19: Unequal access to public green space across American neighborhoods
Countries around the world have resorted to issuing stay-at-home orders to slow viral
transmission since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, access to public park …
transmission since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, access to public park …
Governing beyond cities: The urban-rural interface
If 70% of the global population will reside in metropolitan regions by 2050, this poses new
governance challenges related to urban-rural interfaces and linkages. It calls for governance …
governance challenges related to urban-rural interfaces and linkages. It calls for governance …
Strategies for sustainable urban development and urban-rural linkages
K Nilsson, TS Nielsen, C Aalbers, S Bell… - European Journal of …, 2014 - hal.science
An important driving force behind urban expansion is the growth of the urban population. But
for Europe, this is not a sufficient explanation. The major trend is that European cities have …
for Europe, this is not a sufficient explanation. The major trend is that European cities have …
[HTML][HTML] Defining the peri-urban: a multidimensional characterization of spatio-temporal land use along an urban–rural gradient in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
S Wolff, MV Mdemu, T Lakes - Land, 2021 - mdpi.com
Highly dynamic peri-urban areas, particularly in the Global South, face many challenges
including a lack of infrastructure, ownership conflicts, land degradation, and sustainable …
including a lack of infrastructure, ownership conflicts, land degradation, and sustainable …
Looking beyond boundaries: Revisiting the rural-urban interface of Green Space Accessibility in Europe
Abstract Improving Green Space Accessibility (GSA) in public spaces in cities and
communities reduces disparities among people and fosters sustainable development …
communities reduces disparities among people and fosters sustainable development …
Examining Spatial Inequalities in Public Green Space Accessibility: A Focus on Disadvantaged Groups in England
Z Bao, Y Bai, T Geng - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Green spaces have been recognised for their positive impact on residents' health and well-
being. However, equitable access to these spaces remains a concern as certain social …
being. However, equitable access to these spaces remains a concern as certain social …
Agricultural landscapes in Brandenburg, Germany: an analysis of characteristics and spatial patterns
The increasing demand for agricultural commodities for food and energy purposes has led
to intensified agricultural land management, along with the homogenization of landscapes …
to intensified agricultural land management, along with the homogenization of landscapes …
Connecting the smart village: a switch towards smart and sustainable rural-urban linkages in Spain
C García Fernández, D Peek - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research focuses on the dimensions of the Smart Village concept to understand to what
extent smart development in the countryside could contribute to reducing disparities …
extent smart development in the countryside could contribute to reducing disparities …