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Edgars Pudzis
Institute of the Civil Engineering and Real Estate Economics, Riga Technical University, 1048 Riga, Latvia

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Journal article
Published: 04 May 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Many shared views of both scholars and practitioners reflect spatial planning as a place-creating process that must be understood from a multi-level perspective. Formal and informal planning modes have variations in planning practices in different countries. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the interaction of formal and informal spatial planning in the frame of the spatial planning system in the Baltic Sea region. We were searching to highlight the involvement possibilities of territorial communities in the spatial planning process around the Baltic Sea region, focusing on coastal areas and their specific features in Latvia, Estonia, the Åland Islands of Finland, and Sweden. Involved experts expressed views based on a pre-developed model to identify how institutionalized formal spatial planning relates with informal interventions. This allowed the development and proposal of a model for coastal area spatial planning and implementation. We concluded that in the spatial planning approach, the governance works differently in different countries, and coastal area spatial planning differs from regular spatial planning. The information base is sufficient to initiate spatial planning at the municipal level, but municipalities should be more active, involving territorial communities in the planning, implementation, and control of municipal spatial planning, as this ensures a greater interest in the use of planning outcome.

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Edgars Pudzis; Sanda Geipele; Armands Auzins; Andrejs Lazdins; Jevgenija Butnicka; Krista Krumina; Indra Ciuksa; Maris Kalinka; Una Krutova; Mark Grimitliht; Marii Prii-Pärn; Charlotta Björklund; Susanne Vävare; Johanna Hagström; Ingela Granqvist; Malin Hallor. Evaluation of Formal and Informal Spatial Coastal Area Planning Process in Baltic Sea Region. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4895 .

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Edgars Pudzis, Sanda Geipele, Armands Auzins, Andrejs Lazdins, Jevgenija Butnicka, Krista Krumina, Indra Ciuksa, Maris Kalinka, Una Krutova, Mark Grimitliht, Marii Prii-Pärn, Charlotta Björklund, Susanne Vävare, Johanna Hagström, Ingela Granqvist, Malin Hallor. Evaluation of Formal and Informal Spatial Coastal Area Planning Process in Baltic Sea Region. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4895.

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Edgars Pudzis; Sanda Geipele; Armands Auzins; Andrejs Lazdins; Jevgenija Butnicka; Krista Krumina; Indra Ciuksa; Maris Kalinka; Una Krutova; Mark Grimitliht; Marii Prii-Pärn; Charlotta Björklund; Susanne Vävare; Johanna Hagström; Ingela Granqvist; Malin Hallor. 2021. "Evaluation of Formal and Informal Spatial Coastal Area Planning Process in Baltic Sea Region." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4895.

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Published: 14 March 2021 in Landscape architecture and art
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes in everyone’s life. Villages and rural areas are among the places where people have sought refuge in order to stay away from others and to be able to comply with government regulations during an emergency. Crisis conditions require the choice of means of communication, remote employment and self-help and self-support. Smart and strong communities or villages – this means more than only technologically and economically advanced communities – can be more successful in overcoming the crisis. This study analyses the characteristics of smart communities, the external factors influencing the functioning of these communities, as well as the specific circumstances caused by the first wave period of the Covid-19 pandemic (from March 2020 till June 2020). Collecting basic information on smart communities, external factors and special circumstances, and using the methods of analysis, comparison and drawing conclusions, the most important factors that have positively affected communities in the pandemic conditions have been taken into account within the framework of this study, clearly indicating the sustainability and development advantages of smart communities in Latvia. Nobody knows what will be “new normal” after COVID-19, but some benefits of smart thinking are noticed

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Edgars Pudzis; Una Krutova; Sanda Geipele; Maris Kalinka; Armands Auzins. Smart and sustainable local communities in global Covid-19 pandemic conditions. Landscape architecture and art 2021, 17, 78 -88.

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Edgars Pudzis, Una Krutova, Sanda Geipele, Maris Kalinka, Armands Auzins. Smart and sustainable local communities in global Covid-19 pandemic conditions. Landscape architecture and art. 2021; 17 ():78-88.

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Edgars Pudzis; Una Krutova; Sanda Geipele; Maris Kalinka; Armands Auzins. 2021. "Smart and sustainable local communities in global Covid-19 pandemic conditions." Landscape architecture and art 17, no. : 78-88.

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Published: 30 June 2020 in Sustainability
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A formal village/neighbourhood planning process is typically focused on three planning levels (national, regional and local) and is usually linked with administrative units of the territory (state, region or municipality). The local planning level (village or neighbourhood) “pocket plan” is a development challenge for spatial planners. The small coastal village Tuja in Latvia was taken as a pilot territory for “pocket planning” due to the unique location; biodiversity and ecosystems; significant natural, cultural, economic and social values; specific interests; and the needs of the involved local society. All these factors create a dynamic flow of data and information. Geographic information systems (GIS) are widely used as planning support systems. GISs for pocket plans must accommodate the special needs of communities in villages and neighbourhoods. Ensuring the availability of information in dynamic real time is an opportunity to build both community integration in specific environments and to understand the future plans of the territory. Access to a WEB-GIS (internet GIS) provides possibilities for every person with a mobile phone to use and update information. Static and statistical information is generally used for spatial planning. For pocket plans, the data and information flow has to be dynamic and has to interact with non-professional users. The special wishes and needs of every member of a community must be accommodated by a pocket plan for the well-being of the people and the sustainability of the surrounding territory. Small territory planning involves a very narrow circle of individuals or communities that identify spatial development needs for the future, which includes the socio-economic, cultural, historical, environmental and climate change scenarios. In order to assess the development opportunities and needs of such areas, the detection, accumulation and monitoring of reliable data is necessary. Methodically derived data (facts) provide objectivity and transparency. Currently, as information between the present and the past is able to circulate very fast, analysis of the current situation to forecast the future and show different constructed realities (scenarios) using a GIS is necessary. Therefore, to explore and determine a local needs-based and smart spatial planning approach, we must identify indicators that can be used for the short-term and long-term analysis of specific territories in coastal areas.

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Maris Kalinka; Sanda Geipele; Edgars Pudzis; Andrejs Lazdins; Una Krutova; Jurijs Holms. Indicators for the Smart Development of Villages and Neighbourhoods in Baltic Sea Coastal Areas. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5293 .

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Maris Kalinka, Sanda Geipele, Edgars Pudzis, Andrejs Lazdins, Una Krutova, Jurijs Holms. Indicators for the Smart Development of Villages and Neighbourhoods in Baltic Sea Coastal Areas. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5293.

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Maris Kalinka; Sanda Geipele; Edgars Pudzis; Andrejs Lazdins; Una Krutova; Jurijs Holms. 2020. "Indicators for the Smart Development of Villages and Neighbourhoods in Baltic Sea Coastal Areas." Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5293.

Journal article
Published: 01 August 2018 in Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
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Recognising the fact that economic realities change the world faster than global politics, in 2010 the European Commission approved the strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, called EUROPE 2020, in order to promote greater economic independence and achieve a more sustainable future. The strategy puts forward three mutually reinforcing priorities: (P1) Smart Growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation; (P2) Sustainable Growth: Promoting a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy; (P3) Inclusive Growth: Promoting a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion. In the context of EUROPE 2020, the Smart Specialisation Strategy in Latvia (RIS3) has been set up and introduced as a strategic document for the development of support mechanisms of high value-added economic growth, including the maritime technology sector. The present study explores the mechanisms for the introduction of Blue Growth and RIS3 Strategies, which should be used to develop the maritime technology industry by assessing the efficiency of these mechanisms. Thus, the study addresses the issues of the implementation of modern technologies in the coastal municipalities and planning regions of Latvia.

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E. Pudzis; A. Adlers; Iveta Puķīte; Sanda Geipele; N. Zeltins. Identification of Maritime Technology Development Mechanisms in the Context of Latvian Smart Specialisation and Blue Growth. Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 2018, 55, 57 -69.

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E. Pudzis, A. Adlers, Iveta Puķīte, Sanda Geipele, N. Zeltins. Identification of Maritime Technology Development Mechanisms in the Context of Latvian Smart Specialisation and Blue Growth. Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences. 2018; 55 (4):57-69.

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E. Pudzis; A. Adlers; Iveta Puķīte; Sanda Geipele; N. Zeltins. 2018. "Identification of Maritime Technology Development Mechanisms in the Context of Latvian Smart Specialisation and Blue Growth." Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 55, no. 4: 57-69.

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Published: 01 August 2018 in Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
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The present scientific paper is the fourth part and continuation of the in-depth scientific study of the developed system of engineering economic indicators, where the authors obtain results from the scientific research presented in a series of works on the development of the nanotechnologies and advanced materials industry in science and entrepreneurship in Latvia. Part Four determines the essential legal indicators of the development of nano-field at the macro, micro, and meso development levels of the economic environment in Latvia. The paper provides the interaction of new identified indicators of nano-field in terms of further scientific and practical activities. Latvia is analysed in comparison with other countries in the world.

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S. Geipele; E. Pudzis; J. Uzulens; N. Zeltins. The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Legal Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Four). Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 2018, 55, 44 -56.

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S. Geipele, E. Pudzis, J. Uzulens, N. Zeltins. The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Legal Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Four). Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences. 2018; 55 (4):44-56.

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S. Geipele; E. Pudzis; J. Uzulens; N. Zeltins. 2018. "The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Legal Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Four)." Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 55, no. 4: 44-56.

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Published: 26 October 2017 in Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
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The present scientific paper is the third part and continuation of the indepth scientific study of the developed system of engineering economic indicators, where the authors obtain results from the scientific research presented in a series of works on the development of the nanotechnologies and advanced materials industry in science and entrepreneurship in Latvia. Part three determines the crucial scientific indicators of the development of nano-field at the macro, micro, and meso development levels of the economic environment in Latvia. The paper provides the interaction of new identified indicators of nanofield in terms of further scientific and practical activities. Latvia is analysed in comparison with other countries in the world.

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S. Geipele; Linda Kauškale; N. Zeltins; T. Staube; E. Pudzis. The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Scientific Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Three). Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 2017, 54, 3 -13.

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S. Geipele, Linda Kauškale, N. Zeltins, T. Staube, E. Pudzis. The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Scientific Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Three). Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences. 2017; 54 (5):3-13.

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S. Geipele; Linda Kauškale; N. Zeltins; T. Staube; E. Pudzis. 2017. "The Development of Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials Industry in Science and Entrepreneurship: Scientific Indicators. A Case Study of Latvia (Part Three)." Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences 54, no. 5: 3-13.