Widespread Urban Regeneration of Existing Residential Areas in European Medium-Sized Cities—A Framework to Locate Redevelopment Interventions

Carra, Martina; Caselli, Barbara; Rossetti, Silvia; Zazzi, Michele

doi:10.3390/su151713162

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“…To "make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable", the Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations' Agenda 2030 No. 11 focuses on the urban environment, and the New Urban Agenda supports this objective by promoting urban planning as an influential instrument for sustainable development [11]. Urban regeneration may require redevelopment of brownfields, adaptation of heritage buildings, reconstruction of underused sites, reuse, heritage preservation, space reactivation, etc.…”

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Legislative Foundations: Exploring Land Take Laws and Urban Regeneration Policies in Italy and Europe

Felli,

Zullo

2024

Land

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Soil is now a central issue on the European as well as the national political agenda, as it represents a fundamental ecosystem for human survival on the planet. Today, more than ever, its protection and proper use in various contexts (agricultural, natural, urban) require stringent policies that can be implemented immediately. The difficult reversibility of urban transformations is the main threat to the ecosystem integrity of soil. Starting from this statement, the main objective of the proposed work is to analyze how the main European countries (Italy, France, Germany, and Spain) are addressing the issue of the goal of zero net land take by 2050 by examining the current laws and strategies. The results highlight how the regulatory aspect plays a key role in managing the phenomenon and how the absence of a national framework law can generate strong distortions and different interpretations of the soil ecosystem. The analysis of the Nature Restoration Law, adopted by the European Commission in July 2023, enables us to assess whether the regulations and measures adopted by the major European countries align with the European Union’s trends. Through a comparative perspective, the study aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development practices and provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and academics.

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Section: European Approaches To Land Take and Urban Regeneration Poli...mentioning

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Legislative Foundations: Exploring Land Take Laws and Urban Regeneration Policies in Italy and Europe

Felli,

Zullo

2024

Land

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“…Spatial planning and sustainable development are intertwined facets on the policy agenda [3]. The effective realization of SDGs can be accomplished by integrating them into pivotal plans, such as national-level socio-economic development plans.…”

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The Evaluation of Territorial Spatial Planning from the Perspective of Sustainable Development Goals

Hu,

Zhang,

Wang

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Sustainability

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Territorial spatial planning is crucial for fostering green production and lifestyles, contributing to ecological civilization, and shaping a beautiful China. However, evaluations of China’s territorial spatial planning at a global level are scant. This study constructs a self-assessment tool for territorial spatial planning, anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Initially, it develops an indicator system to assess provincial territorial spatial planning, tailored to the specificities of Chinese provinces. Subsequently, this study formulates problem guidance and performs a match analysis. The tool is then applied to assess the preparation of territorial spatial planning in Shaanxi Province, yielding visualized results. These results correlate the content of planning documents with the questions in the tool, ensuring alignment. Findings indicate that Shaanxi Provincial Territorial Spatial Planning (2021–2035) largely aligns with the SDGs’ framework, while Shaanxi Province Land Space Ecological Restoration Planning (2021–2035) shows partial alignment. Discrepancies with global and national sustainability trends are noted, potentially linked to the unique role of ecological restoration in national spatial planning. By integrating SDGs, this study evaluates the rationality and potential for optimization in China’s provincial territorial spatial planning. This approach aims to enhance public well-being and offers actionable recommendations for incorporating sustainable development into provincial spatial planning strategies.

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“…The accurate planning of the renovation and maintenance activities of water, sewerage, and gas infrastructures represents a crucial factor for the notable improvement of the living quality of residential buildings [11]. The correct design of such infrastructures can contribute to improving the health and safety of inhabitants and the overall quality of life [12].…”

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Estimating the Renovation Cost of Water, Sewage, and Gas Pipeline Networks: Multiple Regression Analysis to the Appraisal of a Reliable Cost Estimator for Urban Regeneration Works

De Mare,

Dolores,

Macchiaroli

2023

Buildings

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Water, sewerage, and gas infrastructures play a crucial role in optimising the housing quality of buildings and cities. On the other hand, water, sewer, and gas pipelines constantly need maintenance, checks, and repairs. These interventions require large budgets, and therefore scrupulous investment planning is necessary. In this study, Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) is applied to estimate the urban renovation costs related to the works on water, sewage, and gas networks. The goal is to build a reliable cost estimator that is easy to apply and has a minimum number of explanatory variables. Four regressive models are tested: linear, linear-logarithmic, logarithmic-linear, and exponential. The analysis is implemented on two datasets of projects carried out in Italy: the first collects the data of 19 projects made in historical centres, while the second collects the data of 20 projects made in the peripheries. The variables that impact costs the most are selected. In terms of results, the estimated functions return an average error of 1.25% for historical centres and 1.00% for peripheral areas. The application shows that a differentiation of cost functions based on the urban context is relevant. Specifically, two different functions are detected: exponential for historical centres and linear for peripheral areas. In conclusion, we interpret that the exponential growth of costs in historical centres depends on a series of critical issues (logistical, architectural, etc.), present to a lesser extent in the peripheries, which complicate the execution of the interventions. The approach adopted, which led to the detection of cost functions differentiated based on the urban context, allows us to benefit from more accurate modelling that considers the places’ specificities.

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Widespread Urban Regeneration of Existing Residential Areas in European Medium-Sized Cities—A Framework to Locate Redevelopment Interventions

Cited by 7 publications

References 40 publications

Legislative Foundations: Exploring Land Take Laws and Urban Regeneration Policies in Italy and Europe

Legislative Foundations: Exploring Land Take Laws and Urban Regeneration Policies in Italy and Europe

The Evaluation of Territorial Spatial Planning from the Perspective of Sustainable Development Goals

Estimating the Renovation Cost of Water, Sewage, and Gas Pipeline Networks: Multiple Regression Analysis to the Appraisal of a Reliable Cost Estimator for Urban Regeneration Works

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