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✨ Our Design Guidance for Public Spaces is OUT ✨ 🌳 According to UN-Habitat research, well-functioning cities have around 50% of their surface area dedicated to public space. Public spaces such as sidewalks, streets, playgrounds, gardens, plazas, marketplaces, squares, parks, and waterfronts are areas for social interaction, economic exchange, cultural expression and building climate resilience. Yet often, the multifunctional potential of public spaces is not well reflected in their design. ✏️ Prepared by C40 Cities, this guidance aims to support cities to improve the provision and quality of #green and #thriving #public #spaces. Inside, you can find common design principles, multiple practical actions and inspiring case studies from around the world. ➡️ Link to access: https://lnkd.in/eBn7Fz2P 🔗 Download the document to able to click and access the hyperlinks and extra sources Vivian Monteiro Malta Camille Tallon Michael O'Neill Costanza De Stefani Priyanka Premlal Ellie White Emma Goddard Isabelle Ward alice kaumba Stephanie Patterson Benedetta Camerini Aagya Purohit Gurunathan Karthik Camila Herrero Thure Krarup Jesse Shapins Astrid Vilhelm Hansen Cassie Sutherland Demetrio Scopelliti Xavier Matilla Neda Kostandinovic Zermina Toghey Mark Watts Gunjan Parik Cléa Daridan Jo Jewell

Our latest blog post is live, and it's all about blending the beauty of nature with the comfort of your space! 🍃🏡 You can read it here 👇 https://loom.ly/OLxEMU4 #NatureInspired #SustainableDesign #InteriorGoals #EcoFriendlyLiving #TransformYourSpace 🌺🌟

✨ Our Design Guidance for Public Spaces is OUT ✨ 🌳 According to UN-Habitat research, well-functioning cities have around 50% of their surface area dedicated to public space. Public spaces such as sidewalks, streets, playgrounds, gardens, plazas, marketplaces, squares, parks, and waterfronts are areas for social interaction, economic exchange, cultural expression and building climate resilience. Yet often, the multifunctional potential of public spaces is not well reflected in their design. ✏️ Prepared by C40 Cities, this guidance aims to support cities to improve the provision and quality of #green and #thriving #public #spaces. Inside, you can find common design principles, multiple practical actions and inspiring case studies from around the world. ➡️ Link to access: https://lnkd.in/eBn7Fz2P 🔗 Download the document to able to click and access the hyperlinks and extra sources Vivian Monteiro Malta Camille Tallon Michael O'Neill Priyanka Premlal Ellie White Emma Goddard Isabelle Ward alice kaumba Stephanie Patterson Benedetta Camerini Aagya Purohit Gurunathan Karthik Cassie Sutherland Emily Barber Zermina Toghey 

Patios, too, require a sturdy foundation. While they can certainly enhance your home’s aesthetics and provide an enjoyable outdoor space, large cracks can undermine their functionality. https://bit.ly/42daOit #foundationrepair #homestructuralrepair #basementwallrepair

Who wouldn't like to live in a city designed by kids?! Play and discovery would be integrated in all aspects of urban life, colors would be highly important, accesibility and safety would be top priorities and almost natural outcomes and well... it would be fun! Interesting quotes from the article: "Children are natural empathic designers who instinctively seek environments that provide safety, inspiration, and room to explore. Integrating this design ethos into broader community planning leads to spaces that promote joy, learning, and unity. The results are aesthetically pleasing and yield a stronger, more resilient social fabric." "By involving children in the placemaking process, cities instill a sense of civic pride and responsibility in younger generations and foster more engaged, forward-thinking communities." "Co-designed with kids in mind, this urban oasis fosters inclusivity and wonder, becoming a beacon for multi-generational connection and shared experiences." #citiesforpeople #lifeinthecity #urbanism #creativeplacemaking #urbandevelopment

The Six Qualities of Great Urban Places is a qualitative framework for designing places that deliver positive social, ecological, and economic outcomes. We first published this framework a few years ago. Now we've developed a new range of survey tools to help with the holistic analysis of places and their assets. The report is linked in the post below 👇

Building a noise wall along a freeway? Let's not forget about the residents on the other side. At Wallmark, we prioritize both practicality and aesthetics to ensure our noise walls not only perform brilliantly but also enhance the visual appeal of your community. Because every detail matters, especially when it comes to creating harmonious living environments. #NoiseMitigation #CommunityAesthetics #BuildingBetterSpaces

Introducing BIOTONOMY's Vertical Forest - a Nature Based Urban design we are developing for one of Spain's major cities. This innovative wooden structure merges gardens, forests, and parks into a single multi-functional green space and serves as a wildlife sanctuary to safeguard diverse species and preserve biodiversity. The Vertical Forest addresses urban challenges by creating spaces for nature, relaxation, and community interaction. The ground floor offers a plaza for quick nature breaks and large community gatherings, while the first floor encourages smaller groups to connect with Nature. Deeper connections await on the second floor's living plant museums - where visitors can learn about local and global plants. The rooftop garden provides a peaceful retreat with stunning views. Designed with hydroponic Vertical Ecosystems and horizontal Botanical systems, the structure maximizes greenery in a compact urban area, enhancing beauty and supporting environmental sustainability with features like rainwater harvesting. Added elements like fountains and birdhouses enrich the atmosphere, boosting mental well-being through natural sounds. This project is an example of Nature Based urban design that aims to inspire and guide global cities facing similar challenges. Would you like to see this Nature Based design in your city? Share your thoughts and your city's name in the comments below 👇🏾 #biotonomy #urbandesign #naturebasedsolutions #urbandevelopment

the power of nature and the vision of many thinking sustainability for all is the real wealth.