Perspectives on phytoremediation landscaping principles for post-industrial cities

The urban night has traditionally been a regimented space characterised by strict policing and surveillance. Early research on the night-time economy documented the expansion of nightlife from a centrepiece of culture-led redevelopment strategies in post-industrial cities, to the introduction of a broad governance apparatus to manage the agglomeration of night-time activity. Over the past two decades, a new actor has emerged: more than 40 cities have appointed night mayors or individuals responsible for maintaining nocturnal vibrancy, while mediating between those who wish to work, party or sleep. This article summarises the results of a qualitative study that gathered information on the origins, propagation and geographic variations in the role to provide a first comprehensive look at this position. Data from 35 night mayors and night-time advocacy organisations from around the world revealed that, though cities differ greatly in their approach towards night-time infrastructure and regulation, there seems to be growing consensus on the need for permanent nocturnal governance structures. By encouraging greater dialogue and experimentation, these structures are challenging traditional approaches to urban governance and paving the way for a new wave of studies on the urban night.

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TRANSITION AND URBAN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN POLAND'S POST-INDUSTRIAL CITIES: THE CASE OF KATOWICE

Regions Magazine ◽

10.1080/13673882.2012.10515116 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 286 (1) ◽

pp. 13-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adam Drobniak ◽

Magdalena Kolka ◽

Mateusz Skowroński

Keyword(s):

Economic Resilience ◽

Urban Economic ◽

Industrial Cities ◽

Post Industrial

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Ground-Borne Vibration Due to Construction Works with Respect to Brownfield Areas

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app9183766 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (18) ◽

pp. 3766 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Martin Stolarik ◽

Miroslav Pinka ◽

Jan Nedoma

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effects ◽

Central Europe ◽

Theoretical Study ◽

Original Data ◽

Seismic Load ◽

Industrial Cities ◽

Wide Range ◽

Post Industrial ◽

Seismic Measurements ◽

Construction Works

Ground-borne vibration caused by mechanized construction works is the most common problem in built-up areas in general. In post-industrial cities, there are many building facilities in the category of brownfields. Parts of these buildings are often technically and culturally valuable buildings with varying degrees of decay. These are very susceptible to vibrations. The revitalization of brownfield areas employs a wide range of works and practices, among which are those that have adverse effects in the form of vibrations and shocks. This paper presents a theoretical study and original results concerning the seismic load on historical and dilapidated buildings in brownfield areas due to the ground-borne vibration caused by mechanized construction works. Original data from seismic measurements are related to the post-industrial Ostrava agglomeration, in the area of one of the biggest successfully revitalized brownfields in Central Europe. All measurements were evaluated in terms of both amplitude and frequency. The results of all measurements were processed in the form of attenuation curves.

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