Background Combustion-related nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) air pollution is associated with
paediatric asthma incidence. We aimed to estimate global surface NO 2 concentrations …

Abstract In the Urban Anthropocene, how to meet the demands of growing urban
populations on limited urban land is a key global challenge. Unreasonable urban planning …

Cities are uniquely complex systems regulated by interactions and feedbacks between
nature and human society. Characteristics of human society—including culture, economics …

Municipalities are increasingly acknowledging the importance of urban form interventions
that can reduce intra-city car travel in achieving more sustainable cities. Current academic …

In recent years, the concept of smart cities has become increasingly important in the pursuit
of sustainable development goals. In general, common urban challenges have been …

Cities worldwide exhibit a variety of street network patterns and configurations that shape
human mobility, equity, health, and livelihoods. This study models and analyzes the street …

The intermodal use of micromobility alternatives alongside transit networks significantly
extends station catchment areas. However, the determination of the size of neighborhood …

The examination of explicit and implicit urban land forms and their impact on carbon
emissions (CEs) can effectively balance economic development with environmental …

Road networks represent a key component of human settlements, such as cities, towns, and
villages, that mediate pollution and congestion, as well as economic development. However …

Quantifying the topological similarities of different parts of urban road networks enables us to
understand urban growth patterns. Although conventional statistics provide useful …