In light of the rapid global urbanization, providing a better quality of life in cities is becoming
an increasingly critical issue for urban planning. However, the links between the built …

Background The influence of urbanicity on hypertension prevalence remains poorly
understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the difference …

Given the important role of green environments playing in healthy cities, the inequality in
urban greenspace exposure has aroused growing attentions. However, few comparative …

Abstract Urbanization and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are important global
issues in the current “Anthropocene”. Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have …

The surface urban heat island effect (SUHI) that occurs during rapid urbanization increases
the health risks associated with high temperatures. Urban ecological land (UEL) has been …

Rapid urbanization and exacerbated natural hazards, for example, floods, have been the big
challenges for the sustainable development of many countries. Understanding the coupling …

This paper provides new evidence on the role of city planning, urban form, and built
environment characteristics in health and well-being during the coronavirus disease (COVID …

Shaping livable cities is an enduring issue for urban planning, which came dramatically to
the forefront of relevant policies with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This …

An increasing number of studies aim to improve and perfect the evaluation system for
assessing greenspace exposure, yet it may also become more difficult to apply the …

Background Environmental risks accumulate in cities, including polluted air and health
disparities, but these risks can be reduced through scientific city planning. The purpose of …