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I've been deeply inspired by Ellen Braae's book, "Urban Planning in the Nordic World." This book explores how Nordic cities have evolved from their initial garden city designs to more modern urban landscapes. The Nordic commitment to integrating innovative planning concepts with practical applications is evident throughout this transformation, aiming to create sustainable and livable cities. Braae emphasizes how these cities were originally influenced by the garden city movement, which prioritized green spaces and communal areas to enhance the quality of life. Over time, as societal needs and environmental considerations changed, these cities adapted. For example, Copenhagen has transitioned from its early garden city principles to incorporate modern urban planning strategies. Today, Copenhagen is renowned for its extensive bicycle infrastructure, sustainable building practices, and mixed-use developments. These changes reflect a blend of historical ideals and contemporary needs, illustrating how adaptable and forward-thinking urban planning can result in vibrant and sustainable urban environments (UW Press) (Aarhus Universitetsforlag). Read more: Urban Planning in the Nordic World #UrbanPlanning #Architecture #NordicCities #CityDesign #SustainableDevelopment

DE ZWARTE HOND AT INNENBANDSTADT-EXPO IN WUPPERTAL. We were commissioned by the city of Stadt Wuppertal to develop a holistic strategy for their city centre. The goal was to not only focus on the Barmen and Elberfeld centres, but to also assess the urban space potential between them and create a unified future vision. From 24 to 29 June, the Wuppertal city council hosts the InnenBandStadt-Expo, which is part of the ‘Sustainable inner cities and centres’ programme by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building of the North Rhine-Westphalia state. This event provides an overall impression of the numerous ongoing project modules further contributes to innovative city centre development. Together with other planning offices, we will present some initial design ideas to the public on 24 June as part of an idea factory, discussing them afterwards. Wuppertal's city centre main characteristic is its ribbon-like structure as a valley axis, which creates good conditions for the 15 or 5-minute city. The project aims to strengthen this spatial strip of Wuppertal's city centre. We look forward to an inspiring exchange with all those present. You can find the complete event programme here: https://lnkd.in/eEzirvAk #dezwartehond #architecture #urbanism #strategy #thinklandscape #imagineurbanfutures #connection #wuppertal #northrhinewestphalia #nrw #urbandevelopment #redevelopment #transformation #innenbandstadtexpo #15minutecity #DZHevents

“Modern science explains the role of beauty in creating places that can save the planet. Fortunately, beautiful places are within our power to design and build.” It's worth reading this article from The Congress for the New Urbanism!

Over the past couple of decades—and more rapidly since COVID—the urban core has been changing. No longer exclusively a place to work. Offices are seeing fewer people return, which is having a ripple effect, reducing real estate values, tax revenue, and the vibrancy of our cities. What’s the future of downtown? How can the built environment be adapted for a city’s changing needs? GBBN’s Amanda Markovic and Elizabeth Schmidt recently addressed these questions when they discussed office and retail conversions at the The Congress for the New Urbanism. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMYrBYMt #GBBN #architecture #design #Urbanism #CNU #OfficeConversion #RetailConversion

HUMAN-CENTRIC CITIES 🔥 Transforming cities for the better means focusing on green spaces and human-centric mobility. When our cities breathe with vibrant green spaces, so do their people. It's time to rethink our streets as more than just car paths but as lifelines for healthy, livable communities. The future lies in designing cities for people and reshaping urban mobility to enhance our lifestyles! #citydesign #urbandesign #urbanmobility #architecture #urbanistic #urbanarea

In July 2023, extreme heat in Phoenix led to severe burns due to asphalt temperatures reaching 82°C. This alarming reality is signalling a critical need to rethink urban spaces in the face of climate change. 🌍 Architects and urban planners must urgently address this challenge. ArchDaily investigated strategies such as green spaces, traditional cooling methods and urban oases. Because we are threatened with a potential temperature rise of 3.7°C by 2100, the adaptation of our cities is of paramount importance. These are some global examples of resistant urban projects against the heat: 👇 👉 Gardens along Singapore's bay - iconic green spaces and sustainable technology. 👉 Great Park in Los Angeles - a refreshing recreation with shaded walkways and waterside elements. 👉 Superkilen in Copenhagen - celebrates diversity through green spaces and unique installations. You can find more examples here 👉 #architecture #buildings #sustainability

🏠💡ArchDaily presents 'Harmoniously Integrating new housing estates': An insightful look into making urban developments more eco-friendly and seamless with the natural environment! 🏞️This article heavily advocates for valuing environmental aesthetics alongside functionality in our urban designs🌱. It highlights examples of 'invisible houses', estates that blend beautifully into their surroundings and thereby reducing their ecological impact. 🏡🍃 As architects, developers, and homeowners, we have not only the responsibility but the exciting opportunity to pioneer a balance between innovation and sustainability. Let's reshape the narrative around urbanization; harmony rather than invasion, integration rather than disruption.🌍💚 #Urbanization #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyArchitecture #Innovation

📢 INBISA promotes the transformation of Bilbao with a project in Hurtado de Amézaga ✅ The city of #Bilbao is preparing for a significant urban transformation with the new Inbisa project in Hurtado de Amézaga, an initiative that promises to change the face of this emblematic area of the capital of Biscay. With an investment close to 14 million euros, this project will not only add a residential complex of 28 exclusive homes to the city, but will also have a notable impact on the urban configuration and mobility of the area. ➡️ The works, carried out by Construcciones Vivid and financed by Kutxabank, will include three floors below ground level and seven floors high, foreseeing an execution period of 24 months. This development represents a step forward in the modernization of Bilbao, integrating contemporary architecture and functionality into the existing urban fabric. #ConIrazustaComunicacion. Seguimos 🚀 🚀🚀 ⬇️For further information, please click on the link below https://lnkd.in/dkRpZrRc

In July 2023, extreme heat in Phoenix led to severe burns due to asphalt temperatures reaching 82°C. This alarming reality is signalling a critical need to rethink urban spaces in the face of climate change. 🌍 Architects and urban planners must urgently address this challenge. ArchDaily investigated strategies such as green spaces, traditional cooling methods and urban oases. Because we are threatened with a potential temperature rise of 3.7°C by 2100, the adaptation of our cities is of paramount importance. These are some global examples of resistant urban projects against the heat: 👇 👉 Gardens along Singapore's bay - iconic green spaces and sustainable technology. 👉 Great Park in Los Angeles - a refreshing recreation with shaded walkways and waterside elements. 👉 Superkilen in Copenhagen - celebrates diversity through green spaces and unique installations. You can find more examples here 👉 #architecture #buildings #sustainability

"There is no logic that can be superimposed on the city; people make it, and it is to them, not buildings, that we must fit our plans." ~ Jane Jacobs Famous urbanist Jane Jacobs makes an interesting and multifaceted point. Whether its on fancy #software or the old pencil and trace paper, if we are not considering that #people are at the center of everything, any plan would be doomed to fail. #UrbanPlanning #CityDevelopment #JaneJacobs #UrbanDesign #CommunityDevelopment #CityLife #PeopleCenteredDesign #Architecture #CommunityEngagement #SustainableCities #HumanScaleCities #Urbanism #CityBuilding #PlaceMaking #CommunityBuilding #FriendlyUrbanism