Urban Science MDPI

29/05/2026

👏 Check out our highly cited paper:

Principles of Sustainable Development of Georesources as a Way to Reduce Urban Vulnerability, written by: Cheynesh Kongar-Syuryun, Roman Klyuev, Vladimir Golik, Armine Oganesyan, Danila Solovykh, Marat Khayrutdinov and Danila Adigamov

📜 The paper discusses how unsustainable mining practices, particularly in potash extraction, contribute to resource depletion, environmental damage, and increased vulnerability of cities. It proposes a sustainable mining approach using room-and-pillar methods with artificial supports and industrial waste backfill to improve safety, environmental outcomes, and economic and social stability.

👉 https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/8/2/44 #

Humanity development is associated with higher spiritual and social behaviour and financial shape, which is an undeniable factor of urbanisation. Previously, in areas of georesource concentration, cities and settlements were formed with people exploiting these georesources. However, imperfect techno...

27/05/2026

📢 Call for reading!

Please feel free to read our latest publication:
👉 https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/10/6/299 #

Rethinking Urban Biodiversity Through Residential Typologies, written by: Havi Livne and Efrat Blumenfeld-Lieberthal from Tel Aviv University

25/05/2026

The 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026) has officially concluded—thank you to everyone who joined us!

👏 Our heartfelt thanks to all Event Chairs, Session Chairs, Keynote Speakers, Invited Speakers, presenters, and attendees for contributing to three days of enriching discussions and scientific exchange.

🏙️ We are grateful for your participation and support, and we look forward to welcoming you again at the next edition of IOCUS!

22/05/2026

🎉 Day 3 of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026) has come to a successful close!

👏 Thanks to all Session Chairs, Invited Speakers, presenters, and attendees who joined today’s sessions and contributed to engaging discussions.

🏙️ We hope you enjoyed the final day and look forward to staying connected!

21/05/2026

🎉Day 2 of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026) has come to a successful close!

👏 A huge thank you to our Event Chairs, Session Chairs, and Invited Speakers for their outstanding moderation and thought provoking presentations.

We are also deeply grateful to all presenters and attendees for your active participation, sharp questions, and meaningful contributions – you made Day 2 truly memorable.

🏙️ Looking ahead to Day 3 (22 May) – don't miss these sessions:
🌿 S2. Urban Environments and Sustainability
💼 S3. Urban Economies and Resource Management

Full Program of Day 3:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=

20/05/2026

🎉Day 1 of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026) has come to a successful close!

👏 Our sincere appreciation to our Event Chairs, Session Chairs, and Invited Speakers for their excellent moderation and inspiring talks.

We also thank all presenters and attendees for their valuable participation, insightful questions, and contributions to a productive first day.
🏙️ Stay tuned for Day 2 (21 May), featuring sessions on:
🌍 S5. Urban Resilience and Adaptation
👥 S6. Urbanization and Social Development
Full Program of Day 2:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=

20/05/2026

🎉 The 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026) begins Today!

🗓 20–22 May 2026
🕘 Starting daily at 9:00 CEST
📍 Online via Zoom

🔗 Program Overview: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=

🔗 Accepted Submission List: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=
🔗 Poster Gallery:

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=

We look forward to welcoming researchers from around the world to three days of insightful presentations and scientific exchange!

18/05/2026

📢 First paper published in Special Issue: AI-Driven Land Use Planning for Sustainable Cities

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/urbansci/special_issues/1SBCBHSU42

Title: Reading Significance: Using AI to Study Historic Recognition

Authors: Melissa Rovner and Emily Talen

This paper argues that the National Register of Historic Places reflects preservation values that privilege architecturally distinctive and affluent properties while systematically overlooking vernacular buildings and places associated with working-class and racially marginalized communities. Using AI-based text and image analysis of more than 100,000 listings and a case study of Lake Forest, the study shows that both preservation documents and AI models emphasize architecture and elite histories while largely omitting labor, diversity, and community context, highlighting both the promise and risks of AI in addressing inequities in historic preservation.

https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/10/5/279 #

18/05/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE – Registration for IOCUS 2026 closes TODAY!

This is your final opportunity to join the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026), happening online from 20–22 May 2026.

⏳ Registration deadline: TODAY (18 May 2026) – don't let it pass!

👉 Register NOW before it's too late:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=
Participation is completely free, and we truly look forward to welcoming you – whether you are a researcher, scholar, or professional passionate about urban sciences.

Programs can be found via the following links:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?section=
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🌐 Learn more about the conference: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026

Conference Topics Include:
🏗️ S1. Urban Planning and Design
🌿 S2. Urban Environments and Sustainability
💼 S3. Urban Economies and Resource Management
🚆 S4. Urban Mobility and Transportation
🌍 S5. Urban Resilience and Adaptation
👥 S6. Urbanization and Social Development

We can't wait to see you at IOCUS 2026 this Wednesday – register today and be part of the conversation!

15/05/2026

🚀 Registration for IOCUS 2026 closes in just 3 DAYS!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026), taking place online from 20–22 May 2026.

Participation is completely free, and we warmly welcome researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world to join the discussions on emerging challenges and innovations in urban sciences.

🗓 Registration Deadline: 18 May 2026
👉 Reserve your place NOW:
https://shorturl.at/DBUL2

Programs can be found via the following links:
https://shorturl.at/nm9nM
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🌐 Learn more about the conference: https://tinyurl.com/56nwjjrd

Conference Topics Include:
🏗️ S1. Urban Planning and Design
🌿 S2. Urban Environments and Sustainability
💼 S3. Urban Economies and Resource Management
🚆 S4. Urban Mobility and Transportation
🌍 S5. Urban Resilience and Adaptation
👥 S6. Urbanization and Social Development

We look forward to welcoming you to IOCUS 2026 next week!

12/05/2026

📢 First paper published in Special Issue: Urban Tourism and Hospitality Management: New Insights and Sustainable Approaches

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/urbansci/special_issues/PXAV3V7363

Title: Segmenting Tourist Expenditure in Second Home Tourism: Evidence from Market and Non-Market Tourists, written by: José Carlos Collado-González and Pablo Juan Cardenas Garcia

Using data from 1,253,115 tourist observations in Spain (2015–2024), this study compares market tourists (staying in paid accommodation) with non-market tourists, including second-home users, and finds that although non-market tourists spend less per stay, their longer visits and more evenly distributed travel patterns provide a stable contribution to destination economies. A k-means cluster analysis further reveals substantial heterogeneity within second-home tourism, highlighting the need for more targeted management strategies and the potential of this segment to reduce tourism seasonality.

https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/10/5/256 #