[HTML][HTML] Navigating between private and public: Understanding publicness of public open spaces in private developments in Hong Kong

IY Jian, KH Mo, P Chen, W Ye, KWM Siu… - Journal of Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given that lands became increasingly expensive for governments to meet open space
standards, there emerged a growing trend towards private sector involvement public open …

Multi-objective optimization of urban logistics land: a gradient-based method approach with Wuhan city as an example

H Jiao, S Zhang - International Journal of Digital Earth, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Effective planning of logistics land is crucial for mitigating urban freight congestion, fostering
economic activities, and achieving environmental equilibrium. However, the dual challenge …

Impact of newly constructed parks on urban thermal environment: A comparative analysis of 20 parks before-and-after construction

H Wu, Q Zeng, Q Chen, B Dewancker - Journal of Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
The urban heat island (UHI), exacerbated by urbanization and warming, poses a threat to
urban residents' health. While urban parks are key to UHI mitigation, their cooling effects and …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms and thresholds of land use affecting surface water quality in Hangzhou City's residential areas

Q Chen, J Huang - Ecological Indicators, 2025 - Elsevier
Examining the relationship between land use and surface water quality in different
residential areas is essential for enhancing the overall quality of the human environment …

[HTML][HTML] Priorities for a Healthy City: Comparing Expert and Public Views in Small and Midsized Cities

J Luo, M Ma, M Han, EHW Chan - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Healthy City policies are often enforced based on expert assessments, which calls for
research on the presence and occurrence of mismatches between experts' and public …