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Ken Greenberg is Canada's urbanist guru or...Dalai Lama...yeah that's it! Both Scott Higgins and have had the pleasure of working with Ken and we came away from that experience enlightened and inspired. So, it is really a very special honour to have The JOY Experiments be included in Ken's "best books that have helped me understand cities" list. There are some real heavy hitters on that very short list including Jane Jacobs. Thank you Ken. We are thrilled and very very grateful. Here is what Ken had to say about "The JOY Experiments": "Joy is a word that is not often used to describe cities, and it should be. I very much appreciate the fact that Paul Kalbfleisch and Scott Higgins have called attention to this illusive and ineffable quality that makes city living worthwhile and fulfilling. They have drawn inspiration from their project, the Gaslight District in Cambridge, Ontario, where they have raised the bar by transforming public spaces into places of joy, harnessing creativity, playfulness, and surprise to encourage social exchange and community cohesion. They inspire us to make these kinds of interventions part of the lexicon of city-making beyond just meeting functional requirements with real and tangible benefits in terms of health and satisfaction and even return on investment." #joyexperiments #urbanism #citybuilding #urbanplanning #urbandesign #architecture #realestatedevelopment 

Urban human needs: conceptual framework to promoting urban city fulfills human desires Frontiers https://lnkd.in/gBBrFBG6

TOWARDS A CITY OF GOOD DWELLING - pubblished in  the "Journal of Mediterranean Cities" (Vol.4 - Issue.1 - 2024) abstract One of the main issues in contemporary urban planning is the fragmentation of urban spaces (Batty 2009) due to the relentless processes of land transformation. This phenomenon can lead to the creation of isolated urban islands and a lack of high-quality public areas. Such weaknesses particularly affect the socio-economic conditions of marginal areas within the existing city, especially those on the outskirts near rural areas. Public spaces (Low et al 2006) are essential for social interaction, community building, and improving the overall quality of urban life. They are spaces where cultural, economic, and social activities converge, contributing to the city's vibrancy and inclusiveness. Are considered the key of the new processes of urban regeneration and it contributes significantly to the making of the city of "good dwelling" (Beauregard 2020). To obtain the conditions for a good dwelling, it is proposed to apply the seven principles contained in the "Manifesto della Città del Buon Abitare"(Colarossi et al 2023): the city of good dwelling must assume the general principles of hospitality, urbanity and beauty of its public spaces. The paper proposes as innovative approach, the use of an urban planning tool with which it is possible to apply the principles of the Manifesto of the city of good living and which is called "Plan-program of public space planning and public and private services" (P.A.S.S.i.). The effort of this research is to identify a general planning tool for the redevelopment to the existing city. The multi-scalar approach of the research tool simultaneously allows an overall vision of the program and a qualitative control of each individual project. We wish you a good read! Paolo Colarossi, Sharon Anna Somma, Francesco Colarossi

I enjoyed David Levinson's review of the new 15-Minute City book by Carlos Moreno. Two of his key points I would like to highlight: - Overall this is a win for those of us advocating an access-oriented perspective on city planning. It's useful that we are talking about time to reach destinations as a way of evaluating city effectiveness - The attraction of cities is that they are more than neighborhoods. If we could satisfy all or our needs within 15 minutes, why bother living in a city at all? Therefore it would be better to call this concept "15-minute neighborhoods" than "15-minute cities."

This holistic urban road transformation not only resolves existing issues but aligns with Smart City principles by ensuring sustainability, safety, and a people-centric approach. Urban Design LabSmart Cities MissionNational Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)Fortress Infracon LimitedMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Day 5/30 of Academic Journals Study Today, I looked into “Do Socially Vulnerable Urban Populations Have Access to Walkable, Transit-Accessible Neighborhoods? A Nationwide Analysis of Large U.S.” The journal basically highlights the need for urban planners to provide Inclusive (walkable) transit systems that cater to the needs of the socially vulnerable population. I attended a webinar earlier this year. The CEO of a company (name redacted) that promotes citizen-centric urban planning and development delivered a presentation about how their software allows urban planners collect suggestions about developments in the built environment from locals. So if the government wants to build a flyover in Lekki, the urban planners would visit Lekki and collect data from 500 to 2,000 people. If the government wants to build a garden, the urban planners would use semi-structured surveys to ask the locals if they think the garden is a good idea. If NO, what is their suggestion? That’s how a citizen-centric approach towards urban development works. Anecdotally speaking, you can survive in Europe without a car but you'll need a car in the U.S due to its walkability deficiency; most likely due to inadequate urban planning (transportation). I enjoyed reading this paper and it touches a global issues; sustainable cities.

"As the Head of Site Supervision, I emphasize that adhering to the established height-to-width ratios is crucial for sustainable urban development. By respecting these guidelines, we ensure that our cities remain functional, safe, and visually appealing for all residents." — Eng. Mohamed Zaky #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #BuildingRegulations #SiteSupervision #ArchitecturalDesign #CityPlanning #SafetyFirst

My recent report, "Six Ways to Correct the Mistakes in Modern Urbanism and Put It Right Again," explores the disconnect between the historical magic of older cities and the often sterile feel of modern urban environments. The report delves into: How Modern urban planning prioritizes efficiency over human connection. Walkable streets and public squares foster a stronger sense of community. 6 actionable strategies to reclaim the charm and vibrancy of modern cities. 1: Design pedestrian-friendly Streets. 2: Recognize Public Areas 3: Accept Mixed-use developments 4: Human Scale and High-Density Development in Balance 5: Include Green Infrastructure 6:- Create focal points for the community Note: I am very happy to receive your valuable feedback, comments, and criticisms on my report. I believe it will help me improve the quality of my future reports, Thank you. Mail: aravindvk307@gamil.com.

Read how the visualization of work areas in an urban project helps all project partners. https://lnkd.in/du3puwMm