The Journal of Urban Research and Development (JURD), ISSN: 2718-0697, aims to provide a discussion platform for original research on urban and planning issues, covering a wide range of disciplines contributing to issues and challenges in urban development. JURD intends to be an easily accessible resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of urban and regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, human geography, urban sociology, urban economics, urban infrastructure, etc. It is a unique platform for dialogue and exchange of ideas.