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Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
Published by Anglo-American Publications LLC
ISSN : 24756156     EISSN : 475616     DOI : -
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The International Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs (IJCUA) is the interdisciplinary academic, refereed journal which publishes two times a year by Anglo-American Publications LLC. IJCUA brings together all the theories, manifestoes and methodologies on contemporary urban spaces to raise the understanding for the future of urban planning. Overall, IJCUA aimed to establish a bridge between theory and practice in the built environment. Thus, it reports on the latest research findings and innovative approaches, methodologies for creating, assessing, and understanding of contemporary built environment
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Smart Technologies for Socioeconomic Sustainability in Urban Housing: A Southeast Asian Perspective Sohaimi, Nor Suzylah; Abd Razak, Muhammad Hafiz; Said, Mohd Syahril; Ibrahim, Filzani Illia; Zıvalı, Tülay
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
Publisher : Alanya Üniversitesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-14

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Rapid urbanisation across Southeast Asia intensifies the demand for housing that is simultaneously affordable, sustainable, and socially inclusive. This study investigates how smart technologies—Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things devices (IoT), Building Information Modelling, and passive cooling innovations—can advance socioeconomic sustainability in urban housing. A three-phase methodology combined a scientometric analysis of 454 Scopus-indexed papers, a systematic literature review of eight rigorously screened studies, and a qualitative content analysis of practice-based sources. The scientometric mapping reveals growing scholarly attention to energy efficiency and climate resilience, yet affordability and social equity remain peripheral themes. Evidence from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand shows that smart sensors, digital simulations, and value-management frameworks can reduce cooling energy by up to 18,000 kWh annually, cut construction costs, and enhance thermal comfort in low-income settings. However, adoption is uneven owing to high capital costs, limited policy incentives, and skills gaps. The study proposes an integrated framework linking environmental performance, housing affordability, and social inclusion through appropriate digital tools. Policymakers and urban planners are urged to embed financing mechanisms, capacity-building, and participatory design into housing programmes to mainstream technology-enabled, equitable sustainability across the region within the next decade.
Wavelet Quantile Evidence on Urbanisation, Human Capital and Economic Growth Impacts on Nigeria’s Ecological Footprint Somoye, Oluwatoyin Abidemi; Ayobamiji, Awosusi Abraham; Akinwade, Toluwalope Seyi
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-13

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In light of growing uncertainties in the climate, it is crucial to identify what is causing environmental pressure in Nigeria. This study explores dynamic links between urbanisation, human capital accumulation economic growth and the nation’s ecological footprint (EF) from 1961 to 2020. Employing Wavelet Quantile Correlation (WQC) and Quantile-on-Quantile Granger Causality (QQGC) approaches, we capture both frequency-specific and distribution-specific dependencies neglected by linear techniques. WQC results indicate that rising urban population, expanding human capital and GDP growth dampen EF in the short- and medium-term, yet predominantly amplify EF over longer horizons; negative correlations persist for lower quantiles (0.1–0.5), highlighting heterogeneous vulnerabilities. QQGC confirms significant bidirectional causality across all quantile pairs, underscoring pervasive interdependence irrespective of economic or ecological states. Policy simulations suggest that integrating environmental education into all schooling levels, promoting renewable energy within rapidly growing cities, and decoupling growth from fossil-fuel dependence are critical for sustaining long-run environmental gains. Our evidence supports context-specific, time-phased interventions that align Nigeria’s urban transition and human capital strategy with its 2050 net-zero commitment. By revealing quantile-dependent effects, the study enriches environmental Kuznets literature and offers nuanced guidance for green development planning strategies.
Adopting GIS to Enhance Alexandrian Urban Cultural Heritage: The Case of Alexandria, Egypt Othman, Esraa; Abdelghany, Sarah; Farghaly, Tarek
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-12

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Heritage conservation in Alexandria demands integrative, data-driven approaches that reconcile preservation efforts with satisfactory visitor access. This study investigates how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can document, evaluate, and spatially optimise the city’s cultural heritage. A four-stage framework was applied: (1) compiling a multi-source geodatabase of 294 heritage assets in addition to transport nodes; (2) digitising attributes for value scoring based on five National Organisation of Urban Harmony (NOUH) criteria; (3) conducting spatial analytics—hot-spot, nearest-neighbour, buffer, and network analysis—together with a six-parameter walkability index; and (4) translating findings into policy-relevant interventions and interactive web maps. Results reveal pronounced clustering in the historic downtown;however 83 high-value assets lie outside a 400 m walk from transit, notably in Foad Street, Kafr-Abdo, and Ancient Catacombs sub-areas. Proposed measures—two bus-stop extensions, and one new tram halt would reduce unserved sites to 8.5 per cent. Six optimised cultural routes cut average walking time within heritage clusters to maximise exposure to unique assets. A dashboard links routes, heritage metadata, and multimodal travel options as well as enabling user-defined preference customisation. The research demonstrates GIS’s capacity to integrate qualitative heritage evaluation with quantitative mobility analytics, offering a transferable model for sustainable, economically beneficial urban heritage management.
Evaluating the Discontinuation of India’s Supply-Side Affordable Housing Policy for Slum Redevelopment Through Frank Fischer’s Lens Tapadia, Dhruv; Soladhara, Tithi; Kulsheshtra, Shelly; Lunawat, Rishita
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-16

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India’s In-Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) vertical of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban was terminated in September 2024 after delivering barely one-quarter of its sanctioned dwellings. This study interrogates that discontinuation through Frank Fischer’s four-tier public-policy framework, integrating secondary data, national audits and 109 household surveys across four ISSR sites in Ahmedabad. Contextual analysis confirms that ISSR targeted a genuine housing deficit in agglomerated labour markets, yet technical verification reveals only 23 % completion and persistent infrastructure gaps. Situational validation highlights post-occupancy cost spirals, dysfunctional resident-welfare associations and a statistically significant link (χ² = 53.4, p < 0.001) between governance quality and maintenance-fee compliance. Societal vindication exposes vertical “poverty traps”: 62 % of households face higher living expenses and 41 % report lost informal livelihoods. Ideological review finds the developer-led model over-estimated land-value capture and under-valued community stewardship, echoing global evidence from Jakarta and Cairo. The study concludes that ISSR’s failure stems from misaligned economic incentives, weak institutional capacity and neglect of behavioural adaptation. Re-imagined supply-side programmes must pair incremental upgrading and portable subsidies with enforceable post-occupancy governance to preserve agglomeration benefits while ensuring social equity. Findings offer transferable lessons for secondary Indian cities planning future slum-housing interventions.
Urban Morphology and Energy Performance: Spatial-Simulation Assessment from Hebron, Palestine Aburmalah, Azeez Ezaldeen Ahmad; Üzümcüoğlu, Doğa
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-8

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Urban morphology critically governs residential energy demand, yet empirical evidence from semi-arid, geopolitically constrained cities remains scarce. This study quantifies the influence of neighbourhood form on heating and cooling loads in Hebron, Palestine. Three morphologically distinct districts—Old City (compact), Zeitoun (semi-structured) and Al Sheikh (unplanned sprawl)—were mapped in ArcGIS Pro to derive Floor Space Index, Ground Space Index and Open Space Ratio. Prototype mid-rise dwellings were modelled in DesignBuilder and simulated with EnergyPlus under identical boundary conditions. Pearson correlations and ANOVA assessed relationships between morphological variables and annual loads. Results show cooling demand decreases by 34 % as FSI rises from 0.7 to 1.2, whereas heating demand doubles under the same densification. The moderately dense Zeitoun configuration (FSI≈1.0, OSR≈1.6) achieved the lowest combined energy use, outperforming both extreme forms. Findings demonstrate that mid-rise, medium-density layouts balance summer shading with winter solar access, offering a viable pathway for energy-aware expansion in semi-arid contexts. The integrated spatial-simulation framework provides planners with transferable metrics for zoning and retrofit prioritisation, supporting climate-responsive urban policy across the Middle East. Future research should incorporate behavioural patterns and multiple building typologies to refine these benchmarks under climate-change scenarios.
What Do Egypt’s New Urban Communities Need to Outperform? A Strategic Framework for Equitable Population Redistribution Kadry, Mohamed; Husain, Husam R
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-10

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Low occupancy and persistent dependence on Greater Cairo reveal that Egypt’s New Urban Communities (NUCs) cannot fully fulfil their foundational mandate of population redistribution. Grounded in polycentric urban governance theory, this study evaluates the effectiveness, livability, economic autonomy and strategic practice of twenty-two NUCs. Mixed-method analysis combined official statistics, spatial datasets and a questionnaire survey of fifty-four domain experts. Quantitative indicators show that, on average, NUCs have absorbed only 31 % of their planned residents; densities in five cities remain well below the UN-Habitat benchmark of 7,000 inh./km². Expert scores confirm low liveability (mean = 3.26/6) and merely moderate economic independence (3.92/6), while strategic review exposes unrealistic population targets and contradictory datasets across national platforms. Synthesizing these insights, the research formulates a five-phase integrated development strategy: (1) revise NUCA’s vision in line with Egypt Vision 2030/2050; (2) establish an up-to-date geo-referenced database; (3) conduct SWOT diagnostics; (4) delineate mutual and unique development areas; (5) implement a realistic, priority-driven strategic plan that mobilises private partnerships and community input. The findings mirror international evidence that new cities risk privileging real-estate speculation over long-term socio-economic sustainability, providing a transferrable framework for corrective action and immediate implementation.
A Performance Forecasting Model for Optimizing CDF-Funded Construction Projects in the Copperbelt Province, Zambia Kakoma, Peter; Nyimbili, Penjani Hopkins; Tembo, Moffat; Mwanaumo, Erastus Misheng’u
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-15

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The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has become a key mechanism for delivering small-scale urban infrastructure in Zambia. However, persistent challenges such as project delays, cost overruns, and quality deficiencies undermine the effectiveness of these interventions. This study addresses a critical gap in the literature and practice by developing a novel performance forecasting model tailored to the unique governance and technical context of CDF-funded projects. The model integrates Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to forecast performance across five key indicators: cost-effectiveness, schedule adherence, quality compliance, safety performance, and client satisfaction. Using stakeholder data from 196 respondents and historical project records, the model was trained and validated using MATLAB. It achieved strong predictive accuracy, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.92 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.09. These results demonstrate the model’s utility as a decision-support tool for local authorities and urban planners, enabling early detection of underperformance and facilitating proactive interventions. The model contributes to performance-based planning by providing a data-driven, stakeholder-informed forecasting framework that is adaptable to resource-constrained environments. Its application can enhance transparency, optimize resource use, and support inclusive urban development in rapidly growing municipalities.
The Dynamics of Heritagization in Urban Regeneration: East-West Dichotomy Hanif, Saad; Riza, Müge
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n1-9

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Heritagization —the process of assigning heritage value to places, objects, or traditions— has become increasingly entwined with urban regeneration initiatives. However, its theoretical grounding remains underdeveloped, particularly regarding its diverse expressions across Eastern and Western contexts. This study examines the dynamics of heritagization as both a cultural and socio-political process within urban regeneration, drawing on the framework of Critical Heritage Studies. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology and global case-based literature review, the research dissects how heritage is strategically reinterpreted to fulfil contemporary socio-economic and political goals. Findings reveal a clear East–West dichotomy: while Western practices often commodify heritage for branding and tourism, Eastern cases reflect heritage as a tool for identity reconstruction, postcolonial resilience, and state-led regeneration. The study argues that heritagization should be understood not as a Western-centric imposition, but as a globally variable process shaped by local agency, historical context, and development agendas. To support this claim, the paper presents comparative process diagrams delineating regional differences. Ultimately, this research contributes to a more nuanced, decolonised understanding of heritagization in the built environment.
Concomitant Recital of a Prolonged Reign: Dilation of the Dutch Empire and Enticement of Ascendency, Delineating Batavia, Victim and Valedictorian KHALIL, SIEPAN; ZEID, PAKINAM
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2018.4693

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The VOC (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) was both the absolutist and the pacifier as it sought to colonize Sunda Kelapa through the displacement of the indigenous population, architecture, and regimen; the VOC was deployed catalyst to the marking of a golden era, roughly spanning the 17th century through which architecture, trade, science, and military boomed, marking Jakarta a resilient harbour to the world's finest trades. Batavia, modern-day Jakarta, welded a myriad of names, endorsing its irrefutable paramount; one of which, "Queen of the East", paraphrased an allusion to its urban beauty. Until its last derogatory stages, before the Dutch surrendered to the Japanese, the name Batavia ricocheted across the globe, as reverberation to its resilience, urban beauty, the varsity of cultures, and robust trade as the Dutch East India Company. The VOC has, unequivocally, paved the road of prominence for the glorious city of Jakarta, manifesting a discourse of exalting. Analysing the egress and relinquishment of the Dutch Empire and its appurtenant colony, delineating the urban tableau, a prevalent architectural resplendence. The unravelling of holistic fabric through which urban planning, architectonics, politics and sociology interweave, meandering the gradual transition of the Dutch East Indies, yearning subordinate to Jakarta; the unwavering proclaimed prerogative.
Urban Acupuncture in Large Cities: Filtering Framework to Select Sensitive Urban Spots in Riyadh for Effective Urban Renewal Nassar, Usama Abd Elhameed
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2021.v5n1-1

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New revitalization and regeneration strategies are currently taking place as a scheme for reassessing urban spaces. This paper, as a result, navigates the theory of Urban Acupuncture (UA) as a quick and effective tool that can be adopted in large cities. Using Riyadh city as a case study, it discusses how this tool can be used to achieve maximum results with minimal effort in the most critical places. Riyadh city is the capital of Saudi Arabia and is considered one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the Arab world. Through time, it has transformed into a city with leftover open spaces and an ever-increasing population. The study commences by exploring the term UA and its principles and similarly presents some of its successful international examples. It thereafter delves into the past and current situation in the city to show some of the challenges it faces. The study aims to develop a filtering framework for selecting a suitable sensitive spot that can be used to apply the concept of UA.  A conclusion is made that as a small-scale space approach and a progressive concentrated urban renewal strategy. 

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