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This showcases the power of urban innovation. By revitalizing neglected spaces, cities are fostering environments that blend work, leisure, and sustainability. 🌱🏙️ From converting abandoned warehouses into art galleries and startup hubs, to transforming unused railroads into greenbelts and communal gardens, these projects emphasize sustainable urban growth and community engagement. Learn how adaptive reuse can enhance urban aesthetics and functionality, improve property values, and increase community pride. Witness the reinvention of urban landscapes where history and modernity coexist seamlessly. These transformations also address urban sprawl by maximizing existing spaces and reducing the need for new construction, contributing to a more sustainable urban future. 🔄🌍 #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #AdaptiveReuse #UrbanGardens #ModernUrbanism #CommunityRevival #EcoCities #PropertyValueBoost

In honor of International Day of Happiness, let's explore what makes cities truly happy places! Our latest article dives into the key design elements that can transform cities into havens of well-being. ️ Key Takeaways: - Bustling plazas and interactive elements encourage social interaction and a sense of belonging. We explore the Sky Garden at Orange County Great Park as an inspiring example. - Walkable cities with bike lanes promote healthy lifestyles, reduce pollution, and foster connection. The Greek city of Heraklion's #ChallengeMyCity project is a great case study. - From rooftop gardens to expansive parks, nature in the city improves mood, reduces stress, and boosts overall well-being. New research even shows community gardens can benefit biodiversity! By incorporating these design elements, we can create cities that are vibrant, healthy, and joyful. Read the full article to learn more about how design can build happiness, one block at a time! https://lnkd.in/dfkeHRRq Photo: Corey Seip #designthinking #happyplaces #urbanplanning #internationaldayofhappiness

What would happen if we built our communities around places? 📍🗺️ Placemaking can help transform public spaces, inspiring people to collectively reimagine and reinvent public spaces as the heart of every community. But what is placemaking? Placemaking means “strengthening the connection between people and the places they share" and refers to a collaborative process by which we can shape our public realm to maximize shared value. It's much more than just promoting better urban design. Placemaking facilitates creative patterns of use, paying particular attention to the physical, cultural, and social identities that define a place and support its ongoing evolution. In short, by designing cities for people and prioritising our public spaces, placemaking can have the most transformative impact on our cities, including equity and inclusion, sustainability and resilience and health. (Source: Project for Public Spaces; https://loom.ly/dVEXRC8; Picture credit: European Prize for Urban Public Space)

#Placemaking has become such an important academic and practical concept today. Is this something new? Of course not! It’s something we had forgotten along the way as the world progressed into a high speed hyperloop called “faster progress”. The concepts were always well embedded in our urban and rural fabric across space and time. Time to consciously bring it back into practice. Are you with me on this ? #landscapeandurbandesign #atkinsrealis #engineeringabetterfuture #citiesofthefuture

Building a Brighter Future 🌆🌿 At Nomad Develops, our passion lies in crafting sustainable and innovative mixed-use communities. Whether revitalizing historic areas or designing spaces that seamlessly blend living, working, and leisure, we're committed to shaping a vibrant future for all. Join us on our mission to transform urban landscapes and foster thriving communities that will endure for generations. Learn more about our vision and projects: https://bit.ly/3T6baUn #NomadDevelops #SustainableCommunities #MixedUseDevelopment #UrbanRevitalization #EcoFriendlyLiving #CommunityFirst #GreenBuilding #CityTransformation #LiveWorkPlay #InnovativeDesign #kansascity #SustainableArchitecture #HealthyCommunities #FutureCities #EcoDevelopment #BuildingBetter #CityGrowth #SmartUrbanism #SustainableFuture #UrbanInnovation #RevitalizingNeighborhoods #SmartCities #CommunityGrowth #SustainableLiving #GreenSpaces #UrbanRenewal #BuildingTheFuture #EcoUrbanism #CreatingImpact #ThrivingCommunities

Urban Regeneration | Transforming an existing car park into a vibrant urban space requires a thoughtful approach centered on active urban edges and public open spaces. Integrating active urban edges involves creating pedestrian-friendly zones with mixed-use developments, such as cafes, shops, and cultural spaces, encouraging community engagement. This approach not only revitalizes the area but also promotes a sense of connectivity. Simultaneously, dedicating portions of the transformed space to public open areas fosters greenery, recreational spots, and communal gathering spaces. By incorporating these elements, the regenerated site becomes a dynamic hub, enhancing the urban fabric, encouraging social interaction, and contributing to a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. #publicspaces #urbanlandscape #rosebankmall

This, more than anything, is the keystone of the #StrongTowns message: There is a timeless set of principles that informed the way cities were built and developed, created by trial and error over millennia. The US (and Canada) leveraged vast land and unprecedented wealth to abandon those principles and create entirely new ones on an enormous scale. Unfortunately, we are now experiencing many negative, unintended consequences of this multi-decade experiment. Virtually everything else the Strong Towns movement advocates is an offshoot of this idea. I’ve been researching ancient and medieval cities and how they evolved through techniques we now call placemaking. What I’m finding is astounding, far beyond even my expectations. Have no doubt - we are not inventing new principles. We’re simply rediscovering them and figuring out how they apply to our current age.

The Hunger for Space: A Costly Feast This striking image captures a harsh reality of modern urbanization—our cities, represented by the towering buildings, are devouring the very forests that sustain life on Earth. As urban landscapes expand, they often do so at the expense of nature, consuming vital green spaces in an insatiable quest for more living and commercial space. At Sheher Saaz, we recognize the importance of balancing urban growth with environmental preservation. This visual metaphor serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences when development is pursued without regard for sustainability. The forests being swallowed by these monstrous structures symbolize the alarming rate at which natural habitats are being sacrificed in the name of progress. We are committed to fostering urban development that coexists with nature rather than competes with it. Our goal is to create cities that are not just concrete jungles but living ecosystems that nourish both people and the planet. Let’s rethink our approach to urbanization and ensure that our hunger for space doesn’t come at the cost of our environment. Message: The expansion of our cities shouldn't mean the destruction of our forests. At Sheher Saaz, we believe in a future where urban growth is balanced with environmental stewardship, creating spaces where both nature and humanity can thrive. Let’s make choices that prioritize sustainability and ensure a greener, healthier world for future generations. . . . . . #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #EcoFriendly #GreenArchitecture #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainabilityMatters #FutureCities #NatureConservation #SustainableLiving #UrbanDesign #ConsciousLiving #GreenFuture #ResponsibleGrowth #UrbanSustainability #EcoInnovation #ForestPreservation #SheherSaazUK #BuildForTomorrow #NatureFirst #EnvironmentalAwareness #SheherSaaz