Urbani izziv The name of the journal is Urbani izziv ("Urban Challenge"). Publisher Urbani izziv is a scholarly journal published by the Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia. It is published by the Institute’s own press, named "Urbani izziv − publikacije". The first issue of the journal was published in December 1989. Orientation Urbani izziv is intended for the dissemination of new knowledge and discussion of contemporary spatial planning issues. Spatial planning Urban planning and design Landscape planning and design Regional development Urban renewal Management of urban areas Natural and cultural heritage protection Environmental protection Spatial information technology Housing studies Traffic studies Demographic studies for spatial planning Accessibility for the disabled Unique features of the journal Urbani izziv is the most comprehensive journal in Central and Eastern Europe in the field of spatial planning. Frequency The journal is published twice a year.
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