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𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐲: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 When planners and engineers envision highways and flyovers as solutions for urban joy, it can be both laughable and concerning. 😂 😮 Take the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, revolutionised by the legendary planner Ildefons Cerdà. Horrified by the conditions of the working class, Cerdà designed the Eixample district to be a model of orderly, clean, safe, and hygienic urban living. Cerdà's vision was exceptionally holistic. He ensured that each citizen had access to sufficient water, clean air, sunlight, ventilation, and space. His blocks were oriented northwest to southeast to maximise daily sun exposure. Cerdà's plan also embodied striking egalitarianism. Each block (manzana) had identical proportions, regular building heights, ample green space, and a mix of commerce and residential areas. This design fostered social equality by reducing social distance and ensuring shared public spaces. Each 20-square-block district was largely self-contained, with its own shops, civic facilities, hospitals, parks, and plazas, maximising equality of access. Key Points: ➡ Holistic urban planning ensuring access to essential resources. ➡ Egalitarian design promoting social equality. ➡ Self-contained districts with evenly distributed facilities. . . . #urbandesign #planning #mobility #transport #barcelona #cerda #spain

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