Depopulation, commonly labelled as shrinkage, of rural areas can lead to a self-reinforcing
vicious cycle of decreased regional vitality. However, some regions have been able to adapt …

In the context of ongoing global urbanization, the disparity in urban development, marked by
the dual phenomena of urban sprawl and urban shrinkage at the regional level, has become …

Urban parks provide many benefits, though evidence of environmental injustice associated
with certain park investments is growing. Some cities fail to engage communities in park …

Scholars and practitioners have argued that authentic public participation is crucial in
developing strategic plans for so-called shrinking cities, not only for informing the content of …

As urban shrinkage gains increasing attention, studies in the US and Europe have
examined the causes, manifestations, and consequences of the phenomenon as well as the …

Public urban parks are valued community amenities and an integral part of an
environmentally just society. Given increasing concerns of gentrification associated with …

Vacant and abandoned buildings are common features in many post-industrial US cities,
and are consistent predictors of violence. Demolition programs are regularly employed as …

Right sizing has become an essential talking point in discussing next steps for postindustrial
and shrinking cities as they struggle to maintain outdated, outsized infrastructure. Yet the …

The disruption of social and food systems during the COVID-19 pandemic presented a
unique set of opportunities and challenges for urban agriculture. Based on 79 in-depth …

In the evolving landscape of urban development and city planning, the concept of “urban
shrinkage” has gained significance, extending its footprint beyond the Western world to …