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142 gap statements mined from Urban Development and Societal Issues papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,459 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The lack of transparency and accessibility in urban planning processes. The need for a more inclusive and representative participatory process. The importance of understanding the right to the city and its relation to urban planning.

    ENGAJAMENTO POPULAR E O PLANO DIRETOR DE FORTALEZA: REFLEXÕES SOBRE MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS E O DIREITO À CIDADE · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need to consider the concept of data colonialism in the context of digital technologies.

    Sujeito-avatar em espaços enunciativos informatizados · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the need to promote reflective, participative, and innovative pedagogical practices in geographical education.

    O USO DE CHARGES COMO RECURSO DIDÁTICO NA FORMAÇÃO DO RACIOCÍNIO GEOGRÁFICO NO ENSINO MÉDIO · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional approach to geographical education focuses on factual descriptions of spaces and phenomena, neglecting critical reading and comprehension of geographical concepts. The study identifies a gap in the use of charges as a didactic resource in geographical education.

    O USO DE CHARGES COMO RECURSO DIDÁTICO NA FORMAÇÃO DO RACIOCÍNIO GEOGRÁFICO NO ENSINO MÉDIO · 2026 · DOI

  • The condition of uprooting is a challenge for urban habitation. The paper notes that the modern futurist regime instituted the future as the dominant horizon and the present as a passage. The study suggests that understanding temporalities is crucial for creating authentic urban experiences.

    Temporalidades urbanas · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that prior research has not fully addressed the materialization of the modern futurist regime in the metropolis.

    Temporalidades urbanas · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the experience of the Manos Mágicas cooperative. The study did not incorporate interviews with external actors or other community members. The study is situated in a specific temporal context, and the results may not be generalizable to other contexts.

    Agroecología política para comprender procesos de organización campesina: el caso de Manos Mágicas en Veracruz · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the relevance of the agroecología política approach to understanding the organizational trajectory of cooperatives.

    Agroecología política para comprender procesos de organización campesina: el caso de Manos Mágicas en Veracruz · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of promoting rural sustainability in the face of limited resources and attention. The challenge of addressing the narratives and attitudes towards immigration in small towns.

    ¿Ser municipio acogedor (de inmigrantes) o no ser(lo)? Actitudes ante la inmigración rural en gobiernos de micropueblos catalanes · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the impact of immigration on small towns, using quantitative methods. The study of mayors' attitudes towards immigration could be extended to other regions. The development of policies and programs to support small towns and promote rural sustainability could be explored.

    ¿Ser municipio acogedor (de inmigrantes) o no ser(lo)? Actitudes ante la inmigración rural en gobiernos de micropueblos catalanes · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the visual atlas created in the paper. Future research can explore the implications of the paper's findings for architecture and urban design projects in the waterfront area of Lisbon.

    Reconfigurar o espaço com base em imagens: Atlas Visual Infinito da zona ribeirinha de Lisboa · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of consideration for the impact of urbanization on the city's rivers and environment. The need for community efforts to conserve and enhance the environment.

    São Paulo: De cidade hídrica a metrópole seca · 2026 · DOI

  • One of the challenges identified in this study is the lack of comprehensive approaches to revitalizing urban water bodies using SbN. Another challenge is the need to balance environmental and social aspects in the revitalization of urban water bodies. The complexity of real-world systems and the need for more sophisticated simulation models are also challenges.

    Soluções baseadas na natureza para a revitalização de corpos hídricos urbanos canalizados: Ribeirão Arrudas, Brasil · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a single case study, and the results may not be generalizable to other urban water bodies. The simulation models used in the study are simplified and may not capture all the complexities of the real-world system.

    Soluções baseadas na natureza para a revitalização de corpos hídricos urbanos canalizados: Ribeirão Arrudas, Brasil · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of coordinated and integrated management of fluvial landscapes. The need for a multiscalar approach to address the challenges of urbanization and environmental protection.

    Estrategias multiescalares en la gestión del paisaje fluvial: Caso ECOMR (Argentina) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to develop and apply the multiscalar approach to managing fluvial landscapes in other metropolitan areas. The experience of the ECOMR provides a valuable case study for understanding the challenges and opportunities of managing fluvial landscapes in metropolitan areas.

    Estrategias multiescalares en la gestión del paisaje fluvial: Caso ECOMR (Argentina) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the Stadtdenkerei approach in different contexts. The paper proposes that future research should explore the potential of the Stadtdenkerei approach in promoting spatial knowledge and community engagement. The paper suggests that future research should consider the scalability and adaptability of the Stadtdenkerei approach.

    Cultura de construção, experiências reveladoras e um olhar carinhoso. Entrevista a Turit Fröbe · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current approach to urban planning and the need for a more participatory approach. The paper highlights the importance of considering the social and cultural context of urban planning. The paper proposes the Stadtdenkerei approach as a novel solution to address this gap.

    Cultura de construção, experiências reveladoras e um olhar carinhoso. Entrevista a Turit Fröbe · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the analysis of the economic and social impacts of the ATHIS law. Future research should also focus on the implementation of the ATHIS law in other municipalities.

    Risco urbano e urbanização periférica: o papel do Estado na promoção da habitação digna em Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a theoretical gap in the examination of rental housing from a multidimensional perspective. The research seeks to fill this gap by analyzing the relationship between urban quality and rental housing in São Paulo.

    Habitação própria ou alugada – qual modo de ocupação permite melhor condição habitacional e direito à cidade? O caso do município de São Paulo – SP · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study on the impact of social participation in urban planning. Analysis of the effectiveness of participatory processes in ensuring a more just and democratic city. Research on the relation between the right to the city and urban planning.

    ENGAJAMENTO POPULAR E O PLANO DIRETOR DE FORTALEZA: REFLEXÕES SOBRE MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS E O DIREITO À CIDADE · 2026 · DOI

  • A segregação socioespacial é um fenômeno complexo que reflete as desigualdades presentes nas cidades - O uso de tecnologias da informação geográfica (TIG) no ensino de Geografia é uma área em…

    uso das imagens do Street View como instrumento de análise da segregação socioespacial em Santa Catarina · 2026 · DOI

  • A região é vulnerável ao tráfico de drogas, circulação de foragidos e contrabando de animais silvestres. A presença estatal em territórios vulneráveis é fundamental para a proteção socioambiental.

    POLICIAMENTO FLUVIAL NA AMAZÔNIA MARAJOARA: AÇÕES DA BASE FLUVIAL ANTÔNIO LEMOS EM BREVES, ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2022 E 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the waterfront area of Lisbon. The paper aims to fill this gap by creating a visual atlas and analyzing the area.

    Reconfigurar o espaço com base em imagens: Atlas Visual Infinito da zona ribeirinha de Lisboa · 2026 · DOI

  • Modelos de governação setoriais e pouco participativos, - Falta de reconhecimento dos rios enquanto sistemas ecológicos, sociais, espaciais e políticos…

    Naturalizar, reconectar, reimaginar: rios urbanos como espaços de transformação urbana · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of transparency and accessibility in urban planning processes (“ENGAJAMENTO POPULAR E O PLANO DIRETOR DE FORTALEZA: REFLEXÕES SOBRE MOVIMENTOS…”, 2026); (2) Further research could explore the impact of immigration on small towns, using quantitative methods (“¿Ser municipio acogedor (de inmigrantes) o no ser(lo)? Actitudes ante la…”, 2026); (3) Future research can build on the visual atlas created in the paper (“Reconfigurar o espaço com base em imagens: Atlas Visual Infinito da zona…”, 2026); (4) The lack of consideration for the impact of urbanization on the city's rivers and environment (“São Paulo: De cidade hídrica a metrópole seca”, 2026); (5) The lack of coordinated and integrated management of fluvial landscapes (“Estrategias multiescalares en la gestión del paisaje fluvial: Caso ECOMR…”, 2026). 142 gap statements have been mined from Urban Development and Societal Issues papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,459 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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