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Urban Planning and Sustainable Land Use—2nd Edition

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2025 | Viewed by 3069

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Dr. Qingsong He

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College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: land use change; spatial optimization; urban modeling; big data application
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Dr. Jiayu Wu

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Institute of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Interests: urban landscape; green justice; big data
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Prof. Dr. Chen Zeng

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Department of Public Management-Land Management, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: land use and urban planning; regional governance; remote sensing and GIS
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Dr. Linzi Zheng

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College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: urban economics; urban development
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are now living in a world that is characterized by rapid urbanization, resulting in widely different patterns of land-use changes in different countries and regions. Highly diverse and intensive anthropogenic activities have therefore necessitated the reorganization of the urban landscape in the form of either sprawl or compact land use patterns. In either form, it is common to see excessive and irrational land uses, which carry significant burdens in natural resources and environment and cause various eco-environmental problems, such as farmland loss, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity reduction, the urban heat island effect, and climate change. Indeed, the multiscalar relevance and localized influences of rapid urbanization have long made it one of the most prominent issues regarding the sustainable development of our globe. Many urban planners, land-use researchers, and policy makers have devoted themselves to the understanding of spatial patterns in different contexts, their diverse driving forces, and their long-term effects on various aspects of a society. A commonly shared view among scholars is that it is imperative to pursue sustainable land development patterns that accommodate the diverse requirements of urbanization while minimizing detrimental social and ecological impacts.

This Special Issue seeks to compile literature regarding contemporary urban planning and land use in different areas from a wide range of disciplines, with an ultimate aim of contributing to the global challenge of sustainable urban development. Original and innovative scholarly papers that address the simultaneous processes/spatial transformation of urban planning and land use are welcomed, preferably those making use of state-of-the-art spatial technologies, such as remote sensing, GIS, big data, and social networks. Planning approaches and policy analyses are also welcomed, since authorities and governance modes play a vital role in evolutions of urban planning and land use in many countries or regions across the world.

Relevant topics include but are not limited to the following areas:

  • Urban design and urban planning;
  • Urban–rural land use and sustainable development;
  • Application of Geo-informatics in urban planning and land use;
  • Planning and public policy analysis in urban areas;
  • Urban vibrancy and urban spatial pattern;
  • Regional land use and development;
  • Sustainable land use goals for SDGs;
  • Sustainable urban land management approach;
  • The theory or method of using urban big data to monitor urban development;
  • Low-carbon oriented urban spatial structure optimization.

Dr. Qingsong He
Dr. Jiayu Wu
Prof. Dr. Chen Zeng
Dr. Linzi Zheng
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • urban planning
  • land use
  • sustainable development
  • public policy analysis
  • urban vibrancy
  • big data
  • spatial optimization

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Unveiling the Soil beyond Definitions: A Holistic Framework for Sub-Regional Soil Quality Assessment and Spatial Planning
by Anna Richiedei, Marialaura Giuliani and Michèle Pezzagno
Sustainability 2024, 16(14), 6075; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16146075 (registering DOI) - 16 Jul 2024
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The issue of land/soil consumption and degradation has been extensively explored in international literature, yet a universally accepted definition of soil quality remains elusive. Over the decades, the scientific community has witnessed the evolution of the concept of land/soil quality, with varying nuances [...] Read more.
The issue of land/soil consumption and degradation has been extensively explored in international literature, yet a universally accepted definition of soil quality remains elusive. Over the decades, the scientific community has witnessed the evolution of the concept of land/soil quality, with varying nuances across different disciplines. The absence of a shared definition poses challenges in addressing local concerns and preserving the distinctiveness and well-being of the soil. The present paper seeks to fill this gap from the spatial planning perspective by proposing a soil quality detection framework tailored for the sub-regional spatial context, offering support in particular for local planning decisions. The concept of soil quality is approached comprehensively, and the indicators put forth are selected based on specific soil functions, services, or threats. To support this all-encompassing approach through a case study in the Italian context, this paper suggests integrating 11 datasets and 55 indicators. This extensive dataset aims to quantify and generate meaningful cartographic representations, offering a multifaceted and detailed understanding of soil quality within the sub-regional context. The goal is to establish a framework that facilitates a more holistic understanding of soil quality, aiding in effective spatial planning and policy-making processes. Full article
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Exploring the Effects of Urban Development in Ten Chinese Node Cities along the Belt and Road Initiative on Vegetation Net Primary Productivity
by Gaosheng Liu, Jie Pan, Yuxin Jiang, Xinquan Ye and Fan Shao
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4845; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114845 - 6 Jun 2024
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Urbanization and economic growth in node cities surged due to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), leading to significant environmental changes, notably in vegetation net primary productivity (NPP). Investigating the ecological impact of these urban changes was crucial, despite scarce relevant studies. We [...] Read more.
Urbanization and economic growth in node cities surged due to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), leading to significant environmental changes, notably in vegetation net primary productivity (NPP). Investigating the ecological impact of these urban changes was crucial, despite scarce relevant studies. We employed Sen’s slope estimation and Mann–Kendall trend analysis to study NPP trends (2005–2020) in ten Belt and Road node cities. The Optimized Parameters Geographic Detector Model (OPGD) analyzed factors impacting NPP and their interactions. Results revealed significant NPP variations among the ten cities, ranging from 656.47 gCm−2a−1 to 250.55 gCm−2a−1, with over 79% showing increasing trends. Since 2013, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hefei, Nanchang, and Changsha experienced declining NPP, while the other five cities saw an increase. Natural factors like temperature, precipitation, and DEM predominantly influence rising NPP trends, while anthropogenic factors like land use changes and nighttime light drive NPP decline. Land use changes, with 39.0% explanatory power, primarily affect NPP. After 2013, construction land increased by 117.7 km2 on average, while arable land decreased by 274.8 km2, contributing to decreased vegetation cover NPP. Nighttime lights explained up to 25% of NPP variance. Regions with high nocturnal light values exhibited more developed urbanization but comparatively lower NPP levels. Full article
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Cultivated Land Green Use Efficiency and Its Influencing Factors: A Case Study of 39 Cities in the Yangtze River Basin of China
by Qiaowen Lin, Siran Bai and Rui Qi
Sustainability 2024, 16(1), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16010029 - 19 Dec 2023
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In recent years, the Chinese government has been paying more and more attention to agricultural development and ecological protection. Improving cultivated land green use efficiency (CLGUE) is becoming a crucial issue in promoting the sustainable development of agriculture. This study aims to study [...] Read more.
In recent years, the Chinese government has been paying more and more attention to agricultural development and ecological protection. Improving cultivated land green use efficiency (CLGUE) is becoming a crucial issue in promoting the sustainable development of agriculture. This study aims to study the current situation and influencing factors of agricultural production from the perspective of green utilization efficiency of cultivated land. It takes 39 cities in the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin in China as an example. The CLGUE values in those 39 cities from 2011 to 2020 were specifically measured, using the Super-SBM model, kernel density estimation and geographic detector method. Their temporal and spatial heterogeneity was described, and the influencing factors were detected at both single and interactive levels. The results showed that (1) from 2011 to 2020, the green utilization efficiency value of cultivated land in the Yangtze River basin showed an upward trend on the whole; (2) there is clear spatial heterogeneity between CLGUE values in the Yangtze River basin cities, and the distribution is as follows: downstream region > midstream region > upstream region; (3) cultivated land resource endowment, socioeconomic development and agricultural production technology are important factors affecting the variability in CLGUE values. However, there are some differences in the degree and direction of influence of different influencing factors on different sample subgroups. Full article
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Spatiotemporal Dynamic Characteristics of Land Use Intensity in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas from Urban Underground Space Perspectives
by Baoshun Wang, Yanfang Liu, Zhaomin Tong, Rui An and Jiwei Xu
Sustainability 2023, 15(17), 13008; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713008 - 29 Aug 2023
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Land use intensity (LUI) reflects the utilization status of land use. However, traditional LUI assessments have been conducted for land space governance with a primary focus on surface land. Thus far, the explicit variation and spatiotemporal characteristics of land use of underground space [...] Read more.
Land use intensity (LUI) reflects the utilization status of land use. However, traditional LUI assessments have been conducted for land space governance with a primary focus on surface land. Thus far, the explicit variation and spatiotemporal characteristics of land use of underground space (LUUS), particularly the quantization of LUUS-related intensity, are not well understood. Using the case of Wuhan in China, this study takes the main urban area of Wuhan as the research area, based on the time series data of the underground space information survey of analysis units from 2002 to 2018. This reflected the distribution pattern and evolution characteristics of underground space in terms of the intensity, the concentration and spatial hot-spots by using the spatiotemporal analysis framework. The results show that: (1) The LUUS exhibits spatial characteristics of global dispersion, and local aggregation increased and expanded along the northwest–southeast direction; (2) The global spatial dependency of LUUS is strong and the degree decreases with the expansion of the scope; (3) The LUUS is mainly developed in a relatively concentrated mode, and the concentration degree decreases with time; (4) The main development area of the LUUS is gradually expanding from within the inner ring line outside the second ring road in different periods, and the spatial difference is more obvious and increasing. Our study renews the indicators of quantitative LUI evaluation based on underground spatial data. The findings refreshed the knowledge base concerning the spatiotemporal heterogeneity in terms of underground space intensity and provided new insights into spatial governance. Full article
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