Urban regeneration, retail development and the role of information and communication technologies

Jeong, Eunseong; Shim, Irene K.; Wilson, Mark

doi:10.4000/netcom.481

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“…It has been contended also that ICT can be used as a tool by marketing professionals to analyse the market. For instance, through its various services, such as providing free Wi-Fi in public places or coffee shops, and providing services through mobile phones, ICT can be used to attract people and activities to the central areas, which is an important aspect in revitalising the central areas (De Filippi et al, 2020;Jeong et al, 2010). Similarly, the use of ICT would support the designing of spaces by urban planners, architects, and designers (Lepy, 2008).…”

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“…This strategy is aligned to Component 1, enhancing accessibility and safety, which was found to be the most essential component in revitalisation. This strategy is likely to assist in enhancing economic activities and improve accessibility to different means of transportation as well as improving safety through information on various criminal activities (De Filippi et al, 2020;Jeong et al, 2010).…”

Section: Evaluation Of Ict-linked Strategic Measures To Revitalise the City Centresmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Revitalising South African City Centres Through ICT

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2021

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The majority of South African city centres are in a state of degeneration and need revitalising. The factors that contributed to the degeneration and how the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) can be used to revitalise them were examined in three South African city centres. The research was grounded in place theory. A survey method, including the Delphi technique, followed by factor analysis, and ordinal regression modelling was used to collect and analyse data. The findings indicated that enhancing accessibility and safety, social and community involvement, human experience, built-up environment, and vibrancy were the five major components which needed reinforcing to revitalise the city centres. However, ICT-linked strategies, including networking the areas with free Wi-Fi hotspots, creating places in which to congregate, providing digital screens, and installing cameras and remote monitoring, are expected to attract people and to facilitate accessing real-time information about different events, marketing, branding, and creating a unique image. Also, the use of ICT will assist in reducing criminal activities and dispel the fear of crime. The combined effect is likely to encourage people and businesses to return the city centres, making these areas vibrant and accessible.

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Section: The Role Of Ict In Placemakingmentioning

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Section: Evaluation Of Ict-linked Strategic Measures To Revitalise the City Centresmentioning

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Revitalising South African City Centres Through ICT

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2021

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“…A US study based on urban planning reports and proposals found that urban renewal projects were expected to achieve new development while preserving old physical and historical values. Urban renewal had been characterised as strengthening the central city, enhancing human interaction, and valuing nature and neighbourhood (Jeong et al, 2010). The characteristics and dilemmas of urban renewal highlight the significance of UUS use.…”

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Underground space utilisation for urban renewal

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2021

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The rapid increase in world population in the 21st century, with associated transport and environmental problems, has encouraged the development of urban underground spaces as an optimal solution in many occasions, including urban renewal schemes. This paper reviews literature on the utilisation of urban underground space for urban renewal to provide a better understanding of how urban underground space can contribute to urban renewal, and of challenges and successes in achieving the goals. The paper concludes that urban underground space present new development opportunities (e.g. land/space supply, less traffic congestion, compact city development, and urban sustainable development) in regeneration of existing urban land. Urban underground spaces, as valuable resources and efficient and effective tools for urban renewal, should be considered by decision-makers for transforming existing urban areas, stimulating vibrant and denser development and mixed land use.

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Urban regeneration, retail development and the role of information and communication technologies

Abstract: The text is a facsimile of the print edition. Studies, NETCOM, vol. 24 (2010) Networks and Communication

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Revitalising South African City Centres Through ICT

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