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🚲✨ Necessity truly drives innovation, and in the ever-changing world of urban mobility, we see creativity at its finest. Joey Ruiter's Urban EV Bike stands as a testament to what happens when design, functionality, and resilience converge. Here’s why this groundbreaking ride is making waves: Sleek Design: Redefines what an urban bike can look like. Electric Power: Efficiency meets eco-consciousness. Durability: Built tough to handle urban challenges. What features would you love to see in the future of urban mobility? Let's discuss! 👇 #MondayMorningMotivations #UrbanMobility #EVBike #SustainableFuture #InnovationInAction #GreenLiving #JoeyRuiter #CityLife #DesignThinking #EcoFriendly  #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalJourney #ExperienceMatters #CareerDevelopment #WorkExperience #LearningByDoing #SkillBuilding #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #LinkedInCommunity #connection #energy #togetherness #leadership

🌍🚶♀️ **Building Cities for People, Not Just Cars** 🚶♂️🌆  Imagine a city where footpaths are wide, tree-lined, and welcoming—a place where walking isn’t just a necessity but a joy. As urban landscapes grow, it’s time to rethink development. Pedestrian-friendly cities are healthier, greener, and more connected, offering spaces where people thrive over traffic.  💡 Here’s how we can make this a reality:   ✅ **Revamp sidewalks**: Safer, wider, and accessible for all ages.   ✅ **Mix it up**: Residential, work, and play spaces all within walking distance.   ✅ **Boost public transit**: Walkable access to buses, metros, and more.   ✅ **Bike & e-scooter lanes**: Sustainable alternatives that fit right in.   ✅ **Car-free zones**: Transform bustling areas into peaceful, people-first spaces.  🌟 Let’s design cities that prioritize humans over horns, where every step brings us closer to a sustainable future. Architects and planners are leading the charge—are you ready to join them?  💬 Share your thoughts on pedestrian-friendly spaces. What’s your dream city like? 🏙️✨ #DesignAsiaMagazine #UrbanDevelopment #WalkableCities #Sustainability #ArchitectureMatters https://lnkd.in/dcj3xpAF

Spotlighting Research Feature: Check out the article by Government Technology highlighting Urbanism Next research findings around shared micromobility and our need for corrals! https://lnkd.in/eWsrxEvs _________

Our laziness has opened the way to a new trend 😏 It’s called the 15 minutes city! Imagine living in a city where everything you need—work, school, grocery stores, parks, and healthcare—is just a 15-minute walk or bike ride away. That’s the idea behind the “15-minute city” concept, and it’s starting to shape how we think about urban planning. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ This trend is picking up speed globally, especially in cities like Paris and Melbourne. The benefits are huge: 1️⃣ Less Commuting, More Living: Say goodbye to long, stressful commutes and hello to more time doing what you love. 2️⃣ Greener Living: With fewer car trips, we’re looking at lower carbon emissions and a step toward a more sustainable future. 🌱 3️⃣ Healthier, Happier Communities: Easy access to everything means more walking, biking, and overall better well-being. As #urbanplanners, #architects, and #developers, this shift could redefine how we design future spaces. It’s not just about building; it’s about building smarter and more sustainably. Whats your opinion on the 15-minute city? #UrbanPlanning #15MinuteCity #SustainableLiving #RealEstateTrends #CityDesign #FutureOfCities #Architecture #GreenLiving

The 2025 World’s Best Cities list highlights urban centers excelling in sustainability, livability, and innovative mobility. From London’s green spaces to Tokyo’s tech-integrated designs, these cities redefine urban living. https://lnkd.in/gnqjyJ7g #SustainableCities #UrbanInnovation #LivableCities #SmartMobility #FutureUrbanLiving

🌍 Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future: Celebrating 24 Years of Innovation at Gehl - Making Cities for People As we celebrate the 24th anniversary of Gehl, it's incredible to reflect on how far the firm has come under the visionary leadership of Helle Søholt. From inception, Gehl has been dedicated to creating cities that are not only livable but vibrant and humane. 🏙️💡 Under Helle’s leadership, Gehl has championed a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes sustainable and inclusive urban spaces. From Copenhagen to Shanghai, their projects showcase a deep commitment to community engagement and innovative design that prioritizes people. This year, they have taken significant strides in integrating digital tools into their urban research, enhancing their ability to engage communities and adapt to the ever-evolving urban landscapes. 🌐🔍 Their work with digital transformation, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores our commitment to resilience and innovation. As we look forward, Gehl continues to set the benchmark for how urban spaces can be designed with heart and intelligence. Their ongoing projects, like the foodscapes collaboration with Novo Nordisk and urban design guidelines for rapidly urbanizing countries, exemplify our dedication to impactful and thoughtful urban development. Let's continue to drive change and create cities where people can thrive. Here's to many more years of making a difference in the world, one city at a time! 🎉🌿 #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #Innovation #Gehl #CityPlanning #UrbanDevelopment #Leadership

🏆 Rotterdam wins Wallpaper* Design Award 2025 in the category 'Best Urban Action'. The city is praised for various aspects and developments: 🌳 About the City Projects: “Rotterdam has generated a wealth of schemes that aim to safeguard the city’s longevity and health. Key projects aim to bring nature back into the fold, creating green lungs in several neighbourhoods, including Rotterdam’s very own High Line, Hofbogenpark, a bio-inclusive raised park set on the site of an old railway line. 💦 About nature and design: “Local biotech studio Nova Innova has launched a device using microbial fuel cell technology to highlight water quality levels, and is studying ways to harness the energy from photosynthesis to illuminate parks.” ⚓️ About the opening of Fenix and Nederlands Fotomuseum: “Both are set in reinvented warehouses in the old port, and flag how reuse can play a key role, too, promising an exciting year, and decade, ahead for the Dutch city.” ✍️ Ellie Stathaki #rotterdam #rotterdammakeithappen #urbandevelopment #urbanism #builtenvironment #resilience #futurecities #newdutch

"Let's talk about design today! In a world that is becoming increasingly urban, there is far too little focus on urban concepts. Urban space is limited and urgently needs new and attractive solutions. I myself use car sharing, cross-city tickets and bicycles - but today's city dweller needs much more. Let's work together on innovative solutions to make our cities more livable and sustainable 💡🌆 #UrbanDesign #Innovation #Sustainability #CityLife"

It has been a real pleasure to meet Sara Kolata from Disrupt MAG to share the story of Gehl - Making Cities for People and my personal learnings leading Gehl through now more than a couple of decades of change. I am humble and honoured by the interest in the ground breaking and thought leading work of the Gehl practise and our amazing team. Considering the major shifts needed in urban practises globally we have always known we need to collaborate for impact and results. We need more urban nature not less - We need inclusive design and engagement practises and less silos - We need more urban transformation and less expansion - We need sustainable mobility networks and less separation of systems - We need better health and less loneliness. At Gehl, we engage as facilitators of positive change of these shifts. Real change happens when access and experiences are shared between policy makers, politicians, leaders of companies, institutions and citizens. #citiesforall #socialinfrastructure #citiesforlife

🌆 Tokyo's Compact City: A Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Growth: 🌿 As cities around the world face unprecedented urbanization challenges, the concept of a **compact city** is gaining momentum. Tokyo, with its innovative urban planning strategies, serves as a remarkable case study in achieving sustainable, livable cities through densification and smart design. 🔍 Recent studies highlight Tokyo’s approach to compact city planning, showcasing how it balances urban density, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure efficiency. Key takeaways from research: 1️⃣ Simulation Models for Urban Efficiency:  Tokyo utilizes innovative cost-and-effect models to simulate urban policies that optimize space and resources. (https://lnkd.in/dx_aXBAK) 2️⃣ Sustainability in Compact City Design:    With growing emphasis on sustainability, Tokyo’s compact city strategies focus on reducing carbon footprints and creating walkable, green spaces. (https://lnkd.in/dN2gNP2x) 3️⃣ Urban Systems Design in Sumida Ward: Tokyo's Sumida Ward demonstrates the application of smart urban systems that foster sustainable and resilient cityscapes. (https://lnkd.in/dNy_eHfg) 4️⃣ Towards a Spatially Sustainable Tokyo:    Comparative studies between Tokyo and other global regions show Tokyo’s successful balance of high-density urban living with green space conservation. (https://lnkd.in/diBh--HX) 5️⃣ Future Urban Scenarios for Tokyo: Tokyo’s land-use models predict a more compact, sustainable city by 2050, where efficient use of space and resources becomes the norm. (https://lnkd.in/d-FTgbvm) As cities evolve, Tokyo’s compact city model offers critical insights for urban planners and policymakers worldwide. 🚉🌿 #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #CompactCity #SmartCities #Tokyo #UrbanDevelopment #GreenCities #Innovation