urban regeneration
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Revitalizing São Cristóvão: Integrating Industry, Commerce, and Community for a Sustainable Urban Future
Abstract: This paper introduces a comprehensive framework for the sustainable regeneration of São Cristóvão, a historically industrial district in Rio de Janeiro, South America, which presently demonstrates significant urban deterioration, socio-economic instability, and increasing environmental hazards. Through an interdisciplinary methodology integrating spatial analysis, ethnographic profiling, environmental assessment, and stakeholder engagement, the study develops a phased master plan aimed at transforming the neighborhood into a resilient, inclusive, and economically diverse urban environment. …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 58–68 Read article
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EXPLORING URBAN VOIDS: STUDYING URBAN REGENERATION
Abstract: The rapid urbanization of a city is beneficial for its economic and cultural growth, but it stems from a growing concern over the effects of urbanization on the environment, human health, and well-being. This rapid urbanization results in the development in the formation of voids in the urban fabric. These voids create the possibility of places in the city that are overlooked and underutilized during the development of the city. …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–46 Read article