Different models of random walks on the dual graphs of compact urban structures are considered. Analysis of access times between streets helps to detect the city modularity. The statistical mechanics approach to the ensembles of lazy random walkers is developed. The complexity of city modularity can be measured by an information-like parameter which plays the role of an individual fingerprint o...

Despite the progress made in controlling local air pollution, urban areas show increasing signs of environmental stress and air quality is one of the major concerns. The findings of several studies provide evidence that the shape of a city and the land use distribution determine the location of emission sources and the pattern of urban traffic, affecting urban air quality. This work focuses on ...

Statistics of random walks in compact cities helps to detect their modularity.The complexity of city modularity can be measured by an information-like parameter which plays the role of an individual fingerprint of Genius loci. Global structural properties of a city can be characterized by the thermodynamical parameters calculated in the random walks problem. PACS codes: 89.75.Fb, 89.75.-k, 89.9...

The compact city concept remains a key policy response to multiple societal challenges. Based on theoretical and empirical research, this article seeks a) develop systemic understanding of qualities; b) map alleged qualities from the literature onto framework; c) mentioned by stakeholders in two European cities same d) apply developed framework analyse how compounded relate challenges, such as ...