Real estate markets reveal aspects regarding the urban-regional network of a country and possibilities for development this in polycentric manner. Using an unprecedented database, article investigates real second-, third- fourth-tier metropolises Brazil. It explores variability creates typologies group selected – Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Florianópolis Vitória using multivariate analy...

Abstract What motivated right-wing and conservative parties to endorse a policy of land expropriation redistribution in Brazil? I argue that urban-dominated endorsed agrarian reform order to: (i) reduce crime wealthier metropolises by reversing rural–urban migration; (ii) gain competitive advantage against left-wing challengers. To test this argument conduct process tracing, analysing over 500 ...

Abstract This article analyses the phenomenon of glass in wall and floor opera sectilia from Hellenistic period to Late Antiquity. type decoration was developed Alexandria – as testified by archaeological finds then spread across Greco-Roman world. In Rome art created a backdrop for series displays especially imperial palaces elite housing that spanned Imperial era. All great metropolises were ...

in today's cities, especially metropolises, the issue of identity and its transformation has become one of the most important issues among urban authorities and designers. mean while, mashhad as the second religious metropolises in the world has an identity- causing and effective role among islamic cities of iran in recent decades, the amount of urban construction, especially in central pa...

Traffic congestion is a persistent problem in many metropolises worldwide. Despite the existence of traffic control systems, they are not always efficient enough to manage ever-changing density environment. The traditional approach allocating specific times each lane with green light, regardless situation, has been very effective. In fact, it often can make worse. Thus, need for more sophistica...

This paper analyzes the smart strategies of European cities through dynamic capabilities approach. We develop a clustering based on activities implemented by cities. Our methodology considers three steps. First, we establish an empirical assessment dimensions for 40 Then, categorize and interpret core via principal component analysis. Finally, highlight hierarchical ascending classification ide...