Articles
Publication Date: 2026
International Journal of Urban Sciences (12265934)
In an era where the quest for sustainable and accessible urban life aligns with the 15-minute cities, grasping the complexities of residents’ engagement with their nearby urban surroundings is pivotal. This study examines the facilitators and obstacles inhabitants of self-sufficient neighbourhoods face in three Iranian cities regarding leveraging local services and amenities. Employing structural equation modelling (SEM) and analyzing data from 703 surveys conducted in Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, the study unveils that attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control forecast the intention of residents to utilize neighbourhood facilities. Moreover, it reveals that habits, accessibility, perceived safety, affordability, service quality, and proximity significantly influence residents perceived behavioural control and attitude toward utilizing local services. As a result, 15-minute city initiatives might not achieve their goals if they neglect to incorporate considerations for pathway safety and accessibility, along with service quality and affordability. © 2026 The Institute of Urban Sciences.
Publication Date: 2025
2025 29th International Computer Conference, Computer Society of Iran, CSICC 2025pp. 19-31
This chapter includes a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the selection of countries and describes each case study. It presents the main lines of comparison among national spatial planning systems and highlights their limitations. This chapter also outlines the features of spatial planning instruments at the urban level, particularly focusing on spatial plans. The classifications made are then linked to the aims and research questions of the book. Following this, this chapter discusses the unique characteristics of the spatial planning systems in the countries under study, with an emphasis on their common features. It explains how these features should be described and related to the different systems of each country. Additionally, this chapter indicates the research limitations. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Maciej J. Nowak; individual chapters, the contributors.
Publication Date: 2025
Climate Change Management (16102002)740pp. 179-198
Since ancient times, humans have consistently sought to shield themselves from threats to their health and well-being. This enduring pursuit of safety and comfort—whether explicit or implicit—has played a significant role in shaping the design and organization of human settlements. In the contemporary era, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it posed, the notion of “healthy housing” has gained renewed prominence within academic discourse. Despite its widespread use across technical and policy-related domains, the concept is often treated as self-evident and examined primarily through operational or implementation-focused frameworks. As a result, its historical roots and conceptual foundations have received comparatively little attention. Adopting a genealogical approach, this paper traces the evolution of the “healthy housing” concept across various historical periods, illustrating how it has been shaped by shifting social, economic, and cultural forces. It further explores the ways in which the features of healthy housing contribute to the protection and promotion of residents’ health—examining elements such as indoor environmental quality, housing design patterns, and the broader external environment. The paper concludes by outlining potential directions for future research on healthy housing, offering a roadmap for the development of housing strategies capable of addressing post-pandemic health challenges. It also proposes actionable solutions to support the role of healthy housing in an era marked by climate change. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Publication Date: 2025
Climate Policy (14693062)
Migration decisions are made within a risky and uncertain environment affected by climate and environmental change as well as market, social, and economic forces. This study sheds light on the characteristics and causes of ineffective migration in the context of climate change and their consequences for maladaptation to climate change effects. It identifies how they undermine local livelihoods and increase the vulnerability of sending and receiving communities. For this purpose, we conducted a systematic review of 89 studies that have discussed issues related to human mobility in the face of climate change and maladaptation. The results are presented in three parts: the migrant households, destination communities, and the origin communities (which include migrants’ households left behind and trapped populations). This review explains how climate-influenced migration can lead to persistent poverty, food insecurity, increased inequality, exclusion, and isolation due to poverty, insufficient income, remittances, low skills and education, unequal access to rights, and language barriers. This study contributes to the literature by providing a clearer understanding of the dark side of migration in the context of the climate change and adaptation nexus. It can help policymakers and planners make better-informed decisions about managing climate-induced migrations. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
