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View article: Planning in the age of acceleration: a perspective on digital inclusion in online urban planning meetings
Planning in the age of acceleration: a perspective on digital inclusion in online urban planning meetings Open
In the age of technological acceleration, new digital shifts and the increased use of ICT have changed the ways we work, live, sleep, and shop. Remarkable transformations have left footprints in the planning world as well, with many urban …
View article: Compensation as a planning compass: decision making in light of future claims and lawsuits
Compensation as a planning compass: decision making in light of future claims and lawsuits Open
Local governments around the world are typically required to compensate property owners for decline in property values due to planning actions. This has impacted and constrained the ability of cities to manage and plan their environments. …
View article: Protecting Street Art Rights Using an NFT-Based System
Protecting Street Art Rights Using an NFT-Based System Open
Street art has flourished around the world, gaining international recognition and commercial success. Consequently, controversies over their misuse have escalated, and artists have begun to pursue legal protection of their intellectual pro…
View article: WORLD HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND PROPERTY: THE IMPACT OF PRESERVATION ON THE PRICE OF HISTORIC ASSETS
WORLD HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND PROPERTY: THE IMPACT OF PRESERVATION ON THE PRICE OF HISTORIC ASSETS Open
The restrictions and requirements imposed by historic preservation regulations bring about many changes to the rights of property owners. They might impose additional costs, most notably by prohibiting the demolition of designated building…
View article: Moving to Online Planning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Assessment of Zoom and the Impact of ICT on Planning Boards’ Discussions
Moving to Online Planning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Assessment of Zoom and the Impact of ICT on Planning Boards’ Discussions Open
This paper examines the shift to remote participation in planning board hearings during the outbreak of COVID-19. Using the results of an exploratory survey among 182 planners, public officials, and stakeholders, we explore perceptions abo…
View article: Urban attributes and the spread of COVID-19: The effects of density, compliance and socio-political factors in Israel
Urban attributes and the spread of COVID-19: The effects of density, compliance and socio-political factors in Israel Open
View article: Value Capture and Vertical Allocations of Public Amenities
Value Capture and Vertical Allocations of Public Amenities Open
This paper describes and critically reviews an important but under-theorized value capture mechanism that we have termed “vertical allocations” (or vertical exactions). This mechanism enables cities to capture value vertically by allocatin…
View article: How much control do cities want to have over their public spaces: a look into mural regulation
How much control do cities want to have over their public spaces: a look into mural regulation Open
In recent decades, murals have become a common phenomenon in urban landscapes, weaving artistic and cultural expressions into the city. They have become a major avenue for public expression, reflecting and influencing the social, political…
View article: Maintenance and condominium living– reciprocal learning from Serbia, Israel and Australia
Maintenance and condominium living– reciprocal learning from Serbia, Israel and Australia Open
All condominium buildings require maintenance as they age. Good maintenance is a rational choice as it helps to retain the value of a building and makes it more enjoyable to live in. Poor maintenance or neglect can lead to serious damage a…
View article: From Progressive Property to Progressive Cities: Can Socially Sustainable Interpretations of Property Contribute toward Just and Inclusive City-Planning? Global Lessons
From Progressive Property to Progressive Cities: Can Socially Sustainable Interpretations of Property Contribute toward Just and Inclusive City-Planning? Global Lessons Open
This paper explores if and how the idea of progressive property can help to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and just cities around the globe. While quite nuanced, at its heart the progressive perspective on property considers property a…
View article: Political Environment Aspects of COVID-19: Political Urban Attributes, Density and Compliance
Political Environment Aspects of COVID-19: Political Urban Attributes, Density and Compliance Open
View article: Evaluating Comparative Research: Mapping and Assessing Current Trends in Built Heritage Studies
Evaluating Comparative Research: Mapping and Assessing Current Trends in Built Heritage Studies Open
The question leading this research is: what are the attributes and scales of comparative research that applies to built heritage studies? The paper begins by recognizing the interrelatedness of built heritage protection and sustainable urb…
View article: Comparing mural art policies and regulations (MAPRs):
Comparing mural art policies and regulations (MAPRs): Open
In recent decades, public murals have become a common phenomenon in urban landscapes around the world. This has encouraged local governments to establish Mural Art Policies and Regulations (MAPRs) that employ murals as an acceptable (and e…