Dynamics of negotiated use of public open spaces between children and adults in an African city

Barau, Aliyu Salisu; Abubakar, Ismaila Rimi; Kafi, Kamil Muhammd; Olugbodi, Kemi Hamdat; Abubakar, Jibrin Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106705

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“…In addition to this, the ongoing gentrification of "curved-out" residential and commercial subareas allows for the emergence of multiple fragmented and structurally complex open space patches. This phenomenon contributes dramatically to the use and shape fragmentation forms of open spaces [66,67]. Considering continuous social urbanisation, open spaces in old towns will be more vulnerable to overcrowding, encroachment, and pollution [68], in turn offsetting the large benefits that open spaces provide to urban dwellers and ecosys-tems [57].…”

Section: The Interactive Effects Of Urbanisation On Open Space Fragme...mentioning

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Spatial Heterogeneity Impacts of Urbanisation on Open Space Fragmentation in Hong Kong’s Built-Up Area

Yu,

Zhang,

Han

et al. 2024

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Rapid urbanisation has generated numerous environmental consequences, particularly regarding open space fragmentation. Open space fragmentation is the transformation of open space from a state of homogeneity, integration, and continuity to a state of heterogeneity, division, and incoherence. Nevertheless, one main obstacle to understanding this issue is how to address the spatial heterogeneity of the impact of urbanisation on open space fragmentation. Thus, this paper provides a comprehensive framework for the mechanistic associations between open space fragmentation and urbanisation in Hong Kong’s built-up area. The results illustrate that both open space fragmentation index and urbanisation index values are noticeably higher in dense urban areas. Land urbanisation, represented by the percentage of construction land in total land, has the highest explanatory power for spatial differentiation in open space fragmentation, followed by social and population urbanisation factors. Furthermore, the relational interrelations of open space fragmentation drivers are the bivariate and nonlinear enhancement interactions. Social urbanisation and land urbanisation have the strongest bivariate enhancement interaction for the use fragmentation form and the largest nonlinear enhancement interaction for the internal fragmentation form. Based on initial urban planning, open space fragmentation is an adaptation outcome of population, land, and social urbanisation factors, and this self-organisation phenomenon has been further emphasised in the historical process. These insights significantly enrich our understanding of how urbanisation affects open space fragmentation and provide valuable guidance for better open space strategies.

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Section: The Interactive Effects Of Urbanisation On Open Space Fragme...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Spatial Heterogeneity Impacts of Urbanisation on Open Space Fragmentation in Hong Kong’s Built-Up Area

Yu,

Zhang,

Han

et al. 2024

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“…The development of these cities is often driven by private sector interests and may not take into account the needs and perspectives of all citizens. For example, some smart city projects in Africa have focused on high-end residential areas or business districts, rather than addressing the needs of lowincome communities [20,21]. This can lead to a situation where only certain groups benefit from the technological advancements made in these cities.…”

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The Role of Inclusive Educational Technologies in Transforming African Cities into Inclusive Smart Cities

Kameni,

Tekouabou Koumetio

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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Inclusive smart cities aim to create a more equitable and accessible urban environment for all citizens, including people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and marginalized communities. This concept involves using technology and data to improve urban services and infrastructure while ensuring that everyone can benefit from these advances. The observation is that nowadays, in the majority of African countries, the city’s transformation into a smart city only concerns a small portion of the population, those in the metropolises who have skills and access to technological tools. Those in rural areas or precarious urban quarters that are not business centres are simply excluded or ignored from the process, perhaps because they do not have the skills or access to emerging technological tools due to their geographical location. Smart education and therefore educational technologies are among the most sensitive in this context. Therefore, Inclusive educational technology can play a significant role in this case by providing access to education and training for all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or physical abilities. It ensures that everyone has access to the skills and knowledge needed to participate in the digital economy and benefit from the opportunities it offers. This work identifies the roles that inclusive educational technologies can play in transforming cities into inclusive smart cities.

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Dynamics of negotiated use of public open spaces between children and adults in an African city

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Spatial Heterogeneity Impacts of Urbanisation on Open Space Fragmentation in Hong Kong’s Built-Up Area

Spatial Heterogeneity Impacts of Urbanisation on Open Space Fragmentation in Hong Kong’s Built-Up Area

The Role of Inclusive Educational Technologies in Transforming African Cities into Inclusive Smart Cities

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