Understand the impact of urban spatial forms on land

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 7 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Rapid Urban Micro-Mapping and Cooling Strategy for Coastal Tourism and Public Health: An Urban Planning Study (2026) · OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on scalable, low-cost climate resilience strategies for cities in Southeast Asia. The study addresses the need for targeted micro-scale thermal mapping and WBGT assessment studies to promote more cooling urban design.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap existing literature scalable low-cost climate
• Spatial configuration and its influence on land surface temperature across urban zones in Kolkata, India (2026) · Theoretical and Applied Climatology · doi

  There is a need to understand the impact of urban spatial forms on land surface temperature. Previous studies have not fully explored the relationship between urban spatial forms and land surface temperature.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need understand impact urban spatial forms land
• Exploring the influence of urban land use and morphology on diurnal heat variation: insights from Travis, Texas (2026) · Urban Informatics · cited 1× · doi

  There is a lack of understanding of the complex relationships between urban morphological features and land surface temperature. Previous studies have not fully considered the diurnal variation of land surface temperature. There is a need for an interpretable and scalable framework to examine the diurnal variation of land surface temperature.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack understanding complex relationships between urban morphological
• Evaluating Human-Induced Changes in Land Surface Temperature in the Southern Caspian Sea Area: The Case of Anzali Free Zone Development (2026) · ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences · doi

  Future studies can apply the methodology used in this study to other regions to monitor urban expansion and environmental degradation.- Future research can investigate the impact of urban development on land surface temperature in different climate zones.- Future studies can develop strategies for reducing thermal stress and preserving environmental integrity in coastal urban areas.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future studies apply methodology used study other regions
• Şanlıurfa’da Kentsel Isı Adasının Saatlik ve Mevsimsel Özellikleri (2026) · Kent Akademisi · doi

  There is a lack of studies on the urban heat island effect in semi-arid cities like Şanlıurfa. Previous studies have focused on the urban heat island effect in temperate and humid climates. There is a need for more research on the urban heat island effect in semi-arid cities.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack studies urban heat island effect semi-arid
• Evaluating urban heat adaptation strategies for extreme heatwaves in complex terrain: A case study of Grenoble, France (2026) · Urban Climate · doi

  Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events due to the Urban Heat Island effect. The frequency, intensity, and duration of heatwaves are increasing worldwide due to climate change. There is a need to develop effective urban heat adaptation strategies.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: urban areas particularly vulnerable extreme heat events due
• The Presence of Rice Fields Amid Urban Expansion in a Medium-Sized City: A Case Study of the Surakarta Suburban Area (2026) · Geomatics and Environmental Engineering · doi

  Further research is needed to develop strategies for mitigating the impacts of urban expansion on agricultural land and biodiversity. The study's findings can be used to inform sustainable spatial planning in other regions. Future research can build upon the study's methodology to examine the dynamics of urban expansion in other small and medium-sized cities.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed develop strategies mitigating impacts urban
• Exploring the influence of urban land use and morphology on diurnal heat variation: insights from Travis, Texas (2026) · Urban Informatics · cited 1× · doi

  Future studies should consider the impact of anthropogenic heat emissions on land surface temperature. Future studies should explore the application of the proposed framework to other case study areas. Future studies should investigate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies in reducing urban heat islands.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future studies consider impact anthropogenic heat emissions land

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