Taking a portion of the existing roadway system is one creative way to creat public spaces.
Seven projects making urban areas greener and more hospitable to walkers and cyclists. (from the archive)
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Taking a portion of the existing roadway system is one creative way to creat public spaces.
Seven projects making urban areas greener and more hospitable to walkers and cyclists. (from the archive)
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International "World Town Planning Day" was founded in 1949 by Carlos Maria della Paolera to educate people about the importance of thoughtful urban planning in cities around the world. 🌎 Today and everyday, USP recognizes how the district's built environment impacts the way we perceive and experience life in Union Square. That's why advancing public space, safety, and accessibility are key priorities of our USQNext Vision Plan. 🏙️https://lnkd.in/gQsecNUn How will you celebrate cities today?
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Interesting findings from the recent Commission report! 9 out of 10 individuals express satisfaction with city living across Europe. Dive into the comprehensive insights that shed light on the factors contributing to urban contentment. Discover the details here⬇ #EUinmyRegion #Urbanliving #QualityofLife
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Great article! Walkability is a sometimes overlooked but key component to creating a greener, more sustainable society. Designing communities for pedestrians also has a cascade of positive effects on the local economy, quality of life, safety, and other factors that make a place livable. It’s great to see many major U.S. cities taking steps to design their streets less for cars and more for the people that keep these communities alive.
"When we pay attention to designing safe, walkable streets, we create neighborhoods that add to the quality of life and economic vitality of cities & towns; most importantly, we create places where people want to be." New Perspectives article from EPAer John! 🏘️ https://lnkd.in/eWXGz6p2
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Interesting findings from the recent Commission report! 9 out of 10 individuals express satisfaction with city living across Europe. Dive into the comprehensive insights that shed light on the factors contributing to urban contentment. Discover the details here⬇ #EUinmyRegion #Urbanliving #QualityofLife
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Uncover the secrets beneath cityscapes! 🌆✨ Our newest blog post delves into the realm of urban soils—discovering their challenges and resilience. Head over to BENCHMARKS blog to explore the unseen foundation of our cities. 🌱🏙️ #UrbanSoils #BENCHMARKS 📚 https://shorturl.at/jxJOU
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Interesting findings from the recent Commission report! 9 out of 10 individuals express satisfaction with city living across Europe. Dive into the comprehensive insights that shed light on the factors contributing to urban contentment. Discover the details here⬇ #EUinmyRegion #Urbanliving #QualityofLife
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For conclusion, my own personal thoughts: “If we truly want to address urban renewal, we also need to re-invent our communities or remember how they used to function… How we behave, how we cooperate dictates how we share space with our neighbours… #EU2024BE #UrbanDevelopment #Cities4Europe #UrbanPolicy4Europe #URBACT
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Shared streets as placemaking tools mark a transformative force for our cities. Reclaiming public space from automobiles and creating vibrant, people-oriented places enhances livability, economic vitality, and the social fabric of our urban environments. https://lnkd.in/dv2P-s3G
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We are inspired by the walkability of European cities. Walkability is essential to sustainable urban development. There is a proven link between a city’s walkability and the physical, emotional & mental health of its residents. This is why we believe that walkability is a civic right, and why it is crucial to consider and center the diverse mobility needs and habits of residents when developing cities and towns for the next phase of American urban life.
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Co Director at Placemaking US | DEI Leader | Arts & Economic Development Advocate | Cultural Catalyst | Inclusive Growth & Sustainability Expert | Empowering Communities | Uniting Business, Culture & Technology
#PlacemakingUS The approach outlined in the provided text is out of tune with nature and the natural needs of building living cities in several ways: The emphasis on top-down planning neglects the organic growth and evolution of cities, which often arise from the interaction between human activities and natural environments. Prioritizing financing infrastructure over holistic urban planning overlooks the importance of considering environmental and social factors in city development. Relying heavily on market forces to shape the built environment can result in cities that prioritize profit over people and fail to address pressing social and environmental issues. Promoting the expansion of structured suburbs as a solution to urban challenges overlooks the negative consequences of sprawl, such as increased car dependency, habitat destruction, and social isolation. While leveraging existing cities the approach described fails to prioritize the integration of cities with nature and overlooks the importance of sustainability, resilience, and community well-being in urban planning. In contrast sustainable city planning should embrace the interconnectedness of land and water resources, guiding development in harmony with nature's rhythms. It’s time to get back to early understandings of “the science of sand. “ BTW- California depends on borrowed water where over 19 million people will go without if there is one serious earthquake are you kidding?
Why don't we just build new cities? (from the archive)
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