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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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Assessing Urban Sprawl and Agricultural Land Loss: A 40-Year Remote Sensing Study in Çanakkale Özelkan, Emre; Eren, Esra
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
Publisher : Alanya Üniversitesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n2-5

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This study investigates the spatial expansion of rapid urbanization and its pressure on agricultural and natural lands within a socio-economic framework. Covering a 40-year period from 1984 to 2024, the research focuses on the central district of Çanakkale and employs spatial analysis methods alongside regression models. Findings reveal significant losses in agricultural lands adjacent to the city center due to urbanization, coinciding with rising employment in industrial and service sectors. Land use and cover maps for multiple years were produced from remote sensing data, achieving classification accuracy above 85% and kappa coefficients exceeding 0.80, ensuring analytical reliability. Regression results indicate a strong negative correlation between employment in the service sector and agricultural land (r = -0.82, p < 0.05), highlighting the role of economic transformation in rural land use change. The study demonstrates that urbanization should be understood not only as physical growth but as a process intertwined with economic restructuring and social change. By integrating spatial transformations with socio-economic dynamics, it offers insights into balancing development with the protection of productive land. The findings contribute to contemporary debates on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban environments, enriching the academic literature on the socio-economic dimensions of urban transformation.
Landscape of Anonymity: Transforming the Retired COVID-19 Field Medical Facility into A Memorial Park Ma, Haotian; Chen, Siqing
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-10

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During the COVID-19 emergency, the escalating number of cases overwhelmed the admission capacity of operating hospitals in many cities. The pandemic thus prompted the rapid construction of temporary field hospitals in cities like Wuhan, China, to relieve pressure on existing health infrastructure. While their operational phase has been well-documented, the post-pandemic reuse of these facilities remains underexplored. This study proposes a novel design paradigm - Anonymity Landscape Memorial Design - to transform the retired Huoshenshan Field Hospital into a public memorial park. Drawing on counter-memorial theory and spatial translation methods, the project reimagines commemorative landscapes through abstraction, emotional disruption, and interactive experience, rather than conventional symbolism. The design unfolds in four stages aligned with the emotional arc of the pandemic: outbreak, lockdown, recovery, and reflection. Methodologically, the study integrates multi-source data analysis, theoretical modeling, and adaptive reuse strategies to address spatial, social, and economic dimensions. Findings demonstrate how this approach fosters inclusive memory-making while yielding 62.5% material recycling and approximately CNY 7.94 million (US$1.10million) in cost savings. The project contributes a replicable framework for converting ephemeral urban infrastructure into resilient civic spaces that blend memory, sustainability, and public use. These outcomes demonstrate how post-pandemic urban transformations can reduce resource waste, strengthen local economies, enhance spatial equity, and expand access to quality civic spaces – offering insightful perspectives to other COVID-19-affected cities on similar issues of contemporary urbanisation.
How Do Socio-Cultural and Built Environment Characteristics Influence Urban Vitality and Walkability in Bahrain’s Commercial Streets? Insights from Muharraq Mohamed, Afaf Ebrahim; Allani, Najla
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-7

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Shopping streets serve as vital socio-economic and cultural hubs, fostering urban vitality and enhancing liveability. In Bahrain, however, limited attention has been paid to how socio-cultural dynamics and built environment characteristics shape walkability within commercial avenues. This study investigates these interrelationships through a case study of Shaikh Hamad Avenue in Muharraq, one of Bahrain’s oldest shopping streets. Employing a qualitative research design, data were collected via 135 structured questionnaires, systematic on-site observations, and GIS-based mapping of pedestrian movement patterns. The findings reveal that walkability perceptions are significantly influenced by five determinants: imageability, enclosure, human scale, complexity, and safety. Elements such as shade provision, shop diversity, and spatial connectivity were found to encourage pedestrian activity, whereas inadequate crossings and climatic constraints hinder walkability. Results highlight the importance of integrating culturally sensitive design, pedestrian-oriented infrastructure, and micro-scale amenities into planning strategies. The study contributes evidence-based insights for policymakers and urban designers to enhance commercial street environments, promoting inclusive, dynamic, and sustainable urban spaces in Bahrain and similar Gulf contexts.
The Urban Sensory Ambiance of Batroun’s Old Patrimonial Souk in the Face of Overtourism Zacca, Darine; Abi Khattar Zgheib, Paul G
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-1

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The old patrimonial souk of Batroun, in northern Lebanon, is undergoing deep change due to overtourism. Once a center for local trade and crafts, the souk has shifted since the early 2000s toward tourism and commercial entertainment. This change has disrupted its multisensory ambiance, altering how long-term residents perceive, use, and emotionally connect with space. While efforts to preserve heritage are underway, they often focus more on visual and economic appeal than on lived experience, causing tension between cultural preservation and tourist development. This study fills a gap in heritage and urban studies by using Jean-Paul Thibaud’s “commented city walks” method to explore how residents describe and sense these changes. Fieldwork shows that residents increasingly feel dislocation and solastalgia as daily social rituals and sensory familiarity fade in favor of overtourism. The research adds to the growing field of urban sensory studies by demonstrating how sensory perception can help identify cultural loss in heritage sites. It also highlights the need for participatory, sensory-based planning approaches that consider the lived experiences of local communities. By viewing sensory co-construction as a potential bridge between tourism and preservation, the study promotes more inclusive urban transformation models. By foregrounding lived and actual urban sensory experiences, this research not only contributes to the field of urban sensory studies but also aligns with the journal’s aim of examining the socio-economic effects of modern urban transformation driven by overtourism, suggesting pathways toward more inclusive and resilient futures in heritage settings.
Ethno-sustainability of an Indigenous Architecture in the Northern Philippines Using Grounded Theory Tabao, Michael; Tablan, Junar P
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-11

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This study investigates the ethno-sustainability of Itawit architecture as a distinctive indigenous practice in the Cagayan province of Northern Philippines. Employing a qualitative grounded theory approach, data were gathered through ethnographic interviews, field observations, and archival research with building owners, carpenters, shamans, and elders from Middle and Southern Cagayan. Using coding, memoing, and thematic analysis, the research thematised vernacular construction practices and knowledge systems, framing them as integral components of cultural heritage and community resilience. Findings demonstrate that Itawit architecture embodies sustainable principles through locally sourced materials, ritual practices, and collective labour systems such as ivvet (community construction). Despite modernisation pressures and the adoption of permanent materials, traditional ecological knowledge and oral transmission continue to sustain building practices and cultural identity. The study highlights “ethno-sustainability” as a framework wherein spiritual beliefs, environmental sensitivity, and social contracts interconnect to preserve community resilience. Documentation of terms, visual records, and rituals provides a baseline reference for conservationists, policymakers, and urban planners. Integrating these indigenous practices into contemporary planning contributes to culturally inclusive and environmentally sustainable development in the Philippines and beyond.
Can Cultural Capital and the Right to the City Explain Class-Based Alienation in Thailand’s Art Museums? Naknawaphan, Amika; Naknawaphan, Onnutcha
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-8

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Contemporary art museums in Thailand often fail to engage working-class communities, revealing a disconnect between institutional narratives and the lived realities of marginalized urban citizens. This study investigates how cultural exclusion reflects broader socio-economic inequality, contributing to the journal’s focus on the economic ramifications of urbanization. Through qualitative fieldwork and interviews at four institutions—BACC and MOCA (Thailand), Tate Modern (UK), and Pirelli HangarBicocca (Italy)—it identifies four key dimensions of alienation: psychological, spatial, socio-cultural, and economic. Drawing on Bourdieu’s concept of cultural capital and Lefebvre’s Right to the City, the research introduces a typology of alienation that functions as both a theoretical contribution and a practical tool. It demonstrates that exclusion stems not only from cost but also from curatorial tone, spatial design, and symbolic inaccessibility. By centering the perspectives of lower-income participants, this study contributes an interdisciplinary framework that bridges museology, urban studies, and critical ethnography. By situating cultural alienation within the socio-economic transformations of contemporary urbanization, the study demonstrates how exclusion from museums parallels broader patterns of economic inequality and urban segregation in Thailand. Ultimately, it argues that inclusive cultural infrastructure is essential for fostering urban resilience and democratic participation.
Comparative Analysis of Informal Vendors around Dhaka Metro Stations through a Sustainable Livelihood Framework Rizwana, Syeda; Rahman, Tahmina; Shawpnil, S M Ehsan Ul Haque
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-6

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Dhaka’s urban landscape is undergoing rapid transformation with the introduction of the Metro Rail, reshaping mobility patterns and influencing informal economies. This study investigates how the establishment of Farmgate and Mirpur-10 metro stations has affected the livelihoods of informal vendors, applying the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) as an analytical lens. A mixed-method research design was adopted, combining structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, field observations, and photographic documentation with statistical analyses. Fifty vendors were surveyed across the two sites, and independent sample t-tests were performed to compare livelihood outcomes. Results indicate that vendors who relocated their vending spaces after the opening of metro stations achieved significantly higher SLF scores (p < .01), reflecting improved access to financial and social capital. In contrast, vendors who started business after the metro inauguration reported comparatively lower livelihood scores, suggesting vulnerabilities linked to competition, limited infrastructure, and regulatory constraints. Findings underscore the dual role of transport infrastructure as both an enabler of opportunity and a source of precarity for informal workers. The study highlights the necessity of inclusive urban policies, particularly through designated vending zones and supportive planning strategies, to enhance resilience and ensure equitable benefits from infrastructure-led urban transformation.
Advancing Zero-Carbon Cities through Urban Green Infrastructure in Karaj, Iran Salimi, Mahsa; Kafi, Mohsen; Khansefid, Mahdi
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-12

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Urban areas in semi-arid regions face rising thermal stress and carbon emissions due to rapid densification and scarce vegetation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of green infrastructure (GI) in mitigating these challenges in District one of Karaj, Iran, within a zero-carbon city framework. To address limited evidence on microscale modeling in arid contexts, satellite-based time series analysis was combined with ENVI-met simulations. Environmental indicators including CO (Sentinel-5P) as a proxy for CO₂, Land Surface Temperature (LST, Landsat-8), and vegetation cover (NDVI, MODIS) were extracted via Google Earth Engine for October 2024 to March 2025. Two scenarios were examined: Scenario A as current conditions, and Scenario B with green roofs, vegetated walls, moss, and microalgae panels. Scenario B achieved a 4.6% reduction in CO₂, from 441.8 to 421.4 ppm, an NDVI increase of 0.17 (0.21 to 0.38), and a district-wide temperature decrease of 4.1 °C. Calibration yielded a root mean square error of 1.7 °C for temperature and ±6.3 ppm for CO₂. These interventions improve environmental performance and socio-economic resilience through public health gains, lower energy costs, and equitable green access. Findings highlight hybrid greening strategies as effective for advancing climate resilience and provide a replicable model for zero-carbon interventions in semi-arid cities.
Influence of the Mass Rapid Transit System on Plotted Residential Property Prices: A Case Study of Gurugram, India Fandian, Sneh; Panwar, Manoj
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-4

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Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) are increasingly recognised as critical drivers of urban transformation, particularly in rapidly urbanising cities at the Global level.  However, empirical research on their influence on plotted residential property markets in emerging urban contexts remains limited. This study investigates the socio-economic impact of the Delhi Metro Line extension in Gurugram, India, across the various phases of the metro project. Using a mixed-methods approach, it combines a hedonic price modelling of 300 residential properties from 2007 to 2024 with qualitative surveys and spatial analysis. The study measures "proximity premiums" and contextualises them through stakeholder perspectives. The results indicate that properties within 500 metres of a metro station experienced price growth of 20–25% after project announcement and around 30% post-operation, relative to earlier trends. These effects are highly localized, with premiums diminishing beyond 1km and disappearing beyond 1.5-2km. The hedonic model confirmed distance to the nearest station as a key determinant of price with an average 12% price decrease per kilometre (p < 0.01), along with other influential variables like plot size, proximity to the CBD, and highway access. The model showed strong explanatory power (R² ≈ 0.64). The findings reveal that MRTS can substantially enhance residential property prices but also influence the spatial distribution of economic opportunities, potentially intensifying socio-economic disparities if unregulated. This paper advances the debate on land value capture in Indian cities, offering evidence-based recommendations for equitable urban development strategies in the context of contemporary urbanisation.
From Connectivity to Liveability: Enhancing Urban Waterbody Accessibility through Space Syntax in Dhaka Mouri, Fouzia Masud; Wasi, Ahmad Abdul; Nilufar, Farida
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 9 No. 2 (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.v9n2-3

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Urban waterbodies play a vital role in enhancing ecological sustainability, social interaction, and neighbourhood liveability, yet in rapidly urbanising contexts such as Dhaka, they are increasingly threatened by encroachment, pollution, and reduced accessibility. This study investigates the accessibility and spatial integration of two significant urban waterbodies (Dholaikhal Narinda Pond and Shahjahanpur Jheel) under the Dhaka City Neighbourhood Upgrading Project (DCNUP), which seeks to revitalise public open spaces for disadvantaged communities. Using Space Syntax analysis, the research assesses spatial configuration through measures of Connectivity (CN), Global Integration (Rn), and Local Integration (R4) to evaluate accessibility at city and neighbourhood scales. Results indicate that Dholaikhal Narinda Pond demonstrates higher connectivity and global integration values, positioning it as a potential city-scale destination capable of enhancing urban inclusivity. By contrast, Shahjahanpur Jheel, though limited in city-wide accessibility, exhibits strong local integration, highlighting its potential as a neighbourhood-scale public space. These findings underscore the importance of aligning spatial analysis with urban design strategies to enhance accessibility and maximise social benefits. The study concludes that integrating syntactic measures into early project planning can help policymakers and urban designers anticipate patterns of use and achieve more equitable and sustainable revitalisation of public waterbodies in Dhaka.

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