Urban Planning

In the heart of Mexico, a community nestled in the Lomas del Centinela informal settlement is shedding light on a global challenge: how to study and improve living conditions in informal urban areas. A recent study published in the journal ‘npj Urban

In the heart of Limpopo province, South Africa, the Grootegeluk coal mine is not just a hub of energy production but also a site of significant environmental transformation. A recent study, led by Nothando Boikanyo Dhlongolo from the School of Geogra

In the sprawling metropolitan areas of Africa, peri-urbanization is a phenomenon that’s as complex as it is rapid. This unplanned urban growth presents significant challenges for land management and sustainable territorial planning. Now, a groundbrea

In the heart of Nagpur, Maharashtra, the Nag River flows as a vital artery, yet it bears the brunt of rapid urbanization and industrialization. A recent study published in the journal *Applied Water Science* (translated as “Applied Water Science”), l

In the face of escalating climate change impacts, U.S. cities are grappling with an unsettling new reality: more frequent and intense droughts and floods. This hydroclimatic shift is straining water supply systems and flood management infrastructure,

In the arid landscapes north of Jericho, where water is a precious and dwindling resource, a groundbreaking study is offering new hope for sustainable groundwater management. Led by Raghad Shrateh from the Geography Department and GeoInformatics Prog

In the heart of Iran, a quiet village named Lavasan-e Bozorg is grappling with a complex sustainability dilemma that could reshape how we approach rural development, particularly in regions adjacent to major urban centers. This case study, published

In the face of escalating global temperatures, cities worldwide are grappling with the intensifying challenge of extreme heat, a phenomenon that not only threatens public health but also poses significant commercial risks, particularly for the energy

In the heart of China’s Jiangsu province, Suzhou is undergoing a rapid urban transformation, a process that has sparked a wave of sustainability challenges. A recent study published in *Frontiers in Environmental Science* (which translates to *Fronti

In the heart of our cities, a silent transformation is underway, one that is reshaping the very fabric of the Earth’s surface. This phenomenon, known as urbanization, is not just about the expansion of concrete jungles; it’s a complex interplay of ec