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Eastern Cape Property Market: Shaping the Future of Development Despite less than 300km separating East London and Gqeberha, the residential rental property markets in these cities present striking contrasts. The multi-polar economic landscape in the Eastern Cape is driving unique trends, making this region one to watch for property development. At Ava Estate, we understand how crucial these shifts are in shaping modern living spaces. Our new off-plan development in East London is designed to meet the demands of this growing and evolving market, offering the perfect blend of convenience, accessibility, and security. With East London emerging as a key player in the province’s economic future, now is the time to invest in a community designed for today’s lifestyles. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/eajNBxnE

Sustainable urban mobility plan has been created for Clones Town. Clones Town has a population of less than 5,000 people. This plan will not only be used as a template for Co Monaghan as a whole, but for the entire country

Sustainable urban mobility plan has been created for Clones Town. Clones Town has a population of less than 5,000 people. This plan will not only be used as a template for Co Monaghan as a whole, but for the entire country

How To Design Cities Like Villages. (A short weekend read) It’s not uncommon for 'city dwelling' neighbors to know little about each other. This urban isolation is a far cry from the communal closeness of traditional villages, and it highlights a need to rethink how our cities are designed. Villages, on the other hand, are designed by the people who live in them, fostering high levels of participation and public health. This active engagement creates a powerful sense of agency, something PetitHaus aims to restore for young Nigerians through our affordable co-ownership model. The village is built by the villagers, who create spaces the way they want & how they desire to live in, where their voices are heard, and their needs are met. So how do we apply the ideals of 'village life' to modern city planning to achieve sustainability? We explore 3 actionable strategies: - Creating shared spaces & footpaths for better connection - Enabling shared resources, and - Reconnecting to nature. How will these lead to achieving sustainable and inclusive city development? Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/ey2Zz89V

Housing, or lack of it, is THE issue across Europe in 2024. No other city has done what Vienna has done - built an entire new district to accommodate up to 25,000 residents. This is Pt. 2 of British expat Thom Harding's analysis of Seestadt. #seestadt #vienna #housing

Melbourne’s tunnels and infrastructure: the secrets of a city built to develop Mark Twain once called Melbourne a city that "spreads over an immense area of ground," and over a century later, that growth shows no signs of slowing down. Today, Melbourne is Australia's fastest-growing city, with a population surpassing 5 million and expected to reach 8 million in 30 years. Known for its multicultural vibrancy and commitment to modernity, Melbourne invests heavily in infrastructure and sustainable urban development to ensure a high quality of life for residents. It’s a true example of how growth and livability can go hand in hand. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRkddQUV #Webuild

Cape Town's Skyline reaching New Heights The ever-expanding Cape Town skyline, with developments including a R20 billion revamp of the V&A Waterfront, is a huge vote of confidence in the city at a time when investors are increasingly cautious about South Africa. Here are some of the long-term positive trends emerging in the city. https://bit.ly/3KHROkE

Melbourne’s tunnels and infrastructure: the secrets of a city built to develop Mark Twain once called Melbourne a city that "spreads over an immense area of ground," and over a century later, that growth shows no signs of slowing down. Today, Melbourne is Australia's fastest-growing city, with a population surpassing 5 million and expected to reach 8 million in 30 years. Known for its multicultural vibrancy and commitment to modernity, Melbourne invests heavily in infrastructure and sustainable urban development to ensure a high quality of life for residents. It’s a true example of how growth and livability can go hand in hand. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/deF972z7 #Webuild

City centres are hubs for development hotspots, but where will the opportunities lie in Yorkshire in 2024 and beyond? We take a look at the future of the region in this article

At Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia we realised that the future of Indian cities lie in their Regeneration and started the M.Arch. program specializing in Urban Regeneration in the year 2011. In this 2 years program we train the architects to be able to diagnose the problems of the cities and formulate specific solutions. The alumni of this program are contributing in making our cities better for future. M Arch Urban Regeneration JMI #urbanregeneration #cities