Enhancing Livability Through Comprehensive Urban Regeneration in High-density Cities: Vol 2.

Building on the success of our first volume on urban regeneration in high-density environments, this second volume continues and deepens the discussion, reflecting the growing momentum and scholarly interest this topic has generated. The response to Volume 1 demonstrated that this field is both timely and urgent, and that many critical dimensions remain open for exploration. Volume 2, therefore, extends this collective effort, welcoming new contributions that push the boundaries of what was established and discussed in the first collection.

Urban regeneration in the context of high-density urban environments remains a critical field of research, especially in light of rapid urbanization and population growth. These environments present multifaceted challenges related to infrastructure, housing, and overall livability. Current research highlights the pressing need to transform and rejuvenate urban spaces to address these issues effectively. Recent studies have shown that innovative solutions in urban regeneration can significantly enhance sustainability and residents’ well-being. However, there remains a gap in comprehensive strategies that balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion. Ongoing debates focus on the best practices for optimizing resource utilization and fostering community engagement, underscoring the need for further investigation in this field.

This research topic aims to develop comprehensive strategies for effective urban regeneration within high-density urban environments. The primary objective is to devise innovative approaches to revitalize existing infrastructure, optimize land use, and enhance the urban fabric. By achieving a symbiotic balance between economic growth, environmental sustainability, and improved quality of life, the research seeks to provide actionable insights that guide policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders toward creating resilient, livable, and harmonious cities capable of accommodating present and future challenges.

To gather further insights into the complexities of urban regeneration in high-density environments, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Historical preservation and modernization
• Innovative infrastructure redesign
• Green spaces and urban biodiversity
• Affordable housing solutions
• Transportation and mobility
• Climate resilience
• Technological integration
• Sustainable cities and communities
• Quality of life improvement in high-density urban environments
• Indicators, strategies, and evaluation of urban regeneration

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Urban Regeneration, High-Density Environments, Sustainable Cities, Infrastructure Redesign, Affordable Housing, Climate Resilience, Urban Biodiversity, Community Engagement, Land Use Optimization, Quality Of Life

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.