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"Journal of Mediterranean Cities" is dedicated to focusing on habitat studies and challenges facing our cities. The journal provides science-led strategic insight and guidance for sustainable and resilient cities, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean regions. Topics draw on scientific knowledge and research to make regional policies and practices as future-proof as possible. The Schools of Architecture and Urbanism are considered as potential driving forces and hubs for the profound science-led transformation and integration in the region, and thus, the Journal aims to bring together schools of Architecture and Urban Studies from different regions, in one platform.

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Mediterranean Cities

This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.

Published: 17.08.2025

Articles

  • Evidence on the Improvement of the Thermal Comfort Index and Habitability in Bioclimatic Spaces of the Mediterranean Region

    Pedro Miguel Guerrero Serrano, Ángel Enrique Salvo Tierra
    1-16
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_1

  • Casablanca Between Land Speculation and Heritage Preservation: Issues of an Urbanization Under Tension

    Sanae Aljem, Meryem Segtan
    17-33
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_2

  • Biophilic Smart Cities: Harnessing Urban Green Spaces for Health and Well-being in Connected Environments

    Amal bouaziz
    34-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_3

  • Developing Design Strategies within Vernacular Context: A Social Responsibility-Based Approach to Architectural Education

    Buket Metin, Özlem Kevseroğlu Kurban, Bahar Elagöz Timur
    49-68
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_4

  • Natural Solutions to Combat Urban Heat and Noise Islands: Investigation of Earth-Sheltered Buildings, Green Roofs and Urban Plantations

    Meltem Sarul, Filiz Bal Koçyiğit, Çağrı Yılmaz
    69-74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_5

  • Pillars of Community Development: A Study of Al-Asmarat District

    Neveen Farag, Hussam Salama
    75-92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_6

  • Public Urban Stairs as Social Infrastructure: The Case of Vendôme Stairs, Beirut

    Nadine Hindi, Kristine Samra
    93-104
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38027/mediterranean-cities_vol5no1_7
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