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𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝟭𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 #𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 #𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌍🌳   Creating non-violent, inclusive cities is essential for fostering social harmony and improving urban life. These projects prove that public spaces can be much more than just areas for recreation—they can be places of learning, connection, and community building. Here’s a look at 10 inspiring examples from showcased in an article from ArchDaily 🌎✨   1️⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶 / 𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 🚶♀️🚴♂️ By converting car-dominated areas into green and healthy streets, it creates new proximity squares that foster community interaction.   2️⃣ 𝗔𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘆𝗸, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘇𝗵𝗻𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗻𝘆 / 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗠 🌳🏙️ This dynamic public space in Russia brings people closer to nature while offering protection from the elements. 🌦️ It connects nearby neighborhoods and provides diverse environments inclusive for all groups.   3️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 / 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 🛸🛍️ In Shanghai, this innovative design turns a privately-owned public space into a visually striking area that invites visitors to stop and enjoy their surroundings.   4️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗰 / 𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗯 🎭🏡 A community-driven project in #Lisbon, this open-air theater and public space serves as a gathering place for residents.   5️⃣ 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 / 𝗥𝗦 + 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗸 🌅🌲 This project in #Poland revitalizes a lakeshore area by creating diverse recreational spaces for city dwellers.   6️⃣ 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦ã𝗼 𝗟𝘂í𝘀 / 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘇𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮 🚌 In #Brazil, this revitalization project addresses safety concerns by transforming the area around a bus terminal into a lively public space with a skateboard park, playground, and sports facilities. 7️⃣ 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮́𝗻 / 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔 🎠🌿 This park in Mexico brings life to a concrete corridor, providing recreational spaces for residents of the Hogares Castera housing unit.   8️⃣ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 / 𝗥𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗹 + 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗩. W𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵 🏞️🌉 This project converts a concrete canal into a welcoming plaza with universal access, a playground, and a promenade. 9️⃣ 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🛤️🎓 This project revitalizes a network of under-utilized laneways, creating vibrant and flexible outdoor spaces for students.   1️⃣ 0️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘇𝗵𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 / 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌱🧱 This micro park revitalizes a streetscape by turning a parking lot into a lively outdoor community area.   Check the article here: https://lnkd.in/gbVfUvgf 

Whether you're a Downtown Miami #commuter, future #resident, or #foodie, today's Miami DDA #BusinessMinute has something for you.   Tune in to hear about our district's exciting new additions, including Viceroy Brickell Residences, Tap Brickell, Omakai Hand Roll Bar, and the Tri-Rail Commuter Train.   Also, don't forget that applications for our Downtown Creative Collaborator Grants close on August 19. Apply today for the chance to receive funding for your #creative project.    Learn more about the Miami DDA and the latest happenings in #DowntownMiami by visiting MiamiDDA.com. Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, OMAKAI sushi, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority / Tri-Rail

How sustainable is your city? With just 2,000 days left to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, ensuring transformative change for cities across the world on their path towards a sustainable future is vital now more than ever. The latest Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024 underscores the critical need for sustainable urban development to ensure our cities are liveable, resilient, and thriving for generations to come. From Germany's commitments to significantly increase renewable energy from sources like wind and solar power by 2050, to Paris' urban forests project, although it shows many cities making good progress on their sustainability commitments, it's important for other cities to follow suit and not get left behind. Where does your city stand in the list? Find out more here: https://loom.ly/W2nhx7Y #SustainableCities #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs

Does placemaking promote wellbeing in cities and urban resilience? Placemaking is essential in urban design as it fosters community engagement, enhances social cohesion, and boosts economic development. By creating vibrant and inclusive public spaces, placemaking promotes health and well-being while integrating sustainable practices for resilient urban environments. ✍️ Fred Kent, Project for Public Spaces #Placemaking #UrbanDesign #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #PublicSpaces #BarefootUrbanlab

We’re looking for a partner to work with communities, industry professionals and waterfront stakeholders to help imagine a new island community in the heart of the downtown waterfront. This team will be designing the streetscapes and enabling infrastructure that will set new standards for sustainability, innovation, accessibility, design excellence and Indigenous place-keeping. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3zlMoJJ

🚨 JUST DROPPED! Our 2024 America’s Best Cities 🇺🇸 rankings and report, now powered by Ipsos. How did your favorite city perform? 💡 Get your free report here: https://lnkd.in/gdG9TqrW 🏙️ Check out all Top 100 city profiles here: https://lnkd.in/eZMCA-kK --- #bestcities #cities #placebranding #economicdevelopment #tourism #destinationmarketing #urbanism #usa #citybranding #citybranding #tourismmarketing #realestate

Why do some places seem to easily snare new talent, coveted investment, eager visitors and the headlines that laud it all? Resonance's Chris Fair joined us in Houston at #CNPAmericas24 to explore the ingredients shaping the livability, lovability, and prosperity of places today - here are his three top learnings from the discussion... You can download the presentation deck for more information: https://lnkd.in/ePFxJvVk

🚶♂️🚴♀️ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀! I'd like to revisit an excellent guide from the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative on planning and developing a pedestrian and cycling network. It's still very relevant today and definitely worth taking a look at! Here you have a quick approach for this: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 📊 Conduct a thorough analysis of existing infrastructure, usage patterns, and potential gaps in connectivity. 2️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🗣️ Gather input from local residents, cyclists, and pedestrians to understand their needs and preferences. 3️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 🎯 Define the goals of the network, such as safety, accessibility, and connectivity. 4️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 🛡️ Implement measures like dedicated lanes, traffic calming, and safe crossings to protect all users. 5️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 #𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 ♿ Design routes that are accessible to people of all abilities, including those with disabilities. 6️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 #𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 #𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🚆 Plan routes that connect seamlessly with public transportation hubs to enhance overall mobility. 7️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 #𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌐 Create a network that links key destinations like schools, workplaces, parks, and commercial areas. 8️⃣ 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 🏗️ Ensure the durability and comfort of pathways with high-quality, sustainable materials. 9️⃣ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 📈 Regularly review the network's performance and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and usage data. 1️⃣ 0️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘁𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 📢 Raise awareness through campaigns, events, and incentives to encourage community use and support. You can get access to the guide: https://lnkd.in/dxkJPQF5 #UrbanPlanning #SustainableMobility #Cycling #PedestrianInfrastructure #SmartCities #UrbanDevelopment

🌳 🏦 The vital role of Urban #boulevards in City Life! #Urban boulevards are lifeblood of vibrant cities, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal, functionality, and social significance. 👉Here's why urban boulevards are essential to modern urban landscapes: 🔹Aesthetic value ✨ Boulevards are often beautifully landscaped with trees, flowers, and public art, creating scenic pathways that enhance the visual appeal of a city. 🔹Connectivity and accessibility 🚶♂️🚴♀️ Designed to accommodate various modes of transportation, boulevards improve connectivity within cities. They often feature wide sidewalks, bike lanes, and efficient public transit routes. 🔹Economic vitality 💼 Boulevards are hubs of economic activity, lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, and offices. This mix of commercial spaces attracts both locals and tourists, boosting the local economy and providing numerous job opportunities. 🔹Social interaction and community building 👫 . These spaces serve as social magnets, where people gather, stroll, and engage in community activities. Boulevards often host events, markets, and festivals, fostering a sense of community and belonging among residents. 🔹Cultural significance 🎭 Many boulevards are home to historical landmarks, museums, theaters, and galleries, making them cultural corridors that reflect a city's heritage and contemporary artistic expressions. Below 10 out of the most famous boulevards in the world: 1️⃣Champs-Élysées, Paris, France 2️⃣Avenida Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil 3️⃣Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain 4️⃣Broadway, New York City, USA 5️⃣Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany 6️⃣The Bund, Shanghai, China 7️⃣Orchard Road, Singapore 8️⃣The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland 9️⃣Av. 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1️⃣0️⃣Avenida Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico Comment which others are missing ✨! Picture: Av. 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires (author: Juan Pablo Mascanfroni)

A city’s journey towards circularity involves: 🔵 preparing and planning the #circulartransition 🔵 creating an enabling environment 🔵 facilitating stakeholders’ engagement 🔵 taking circular action on many different levels across the city 🔵 implementing circular projects at scale. The Circular City Centre – C3 developed a 15-steps guide to help #cities progress in their circular journey. Read the document here 👇 and let us know if your city needs assistance to advance your circular journey. Drop us an email at C3@eib.org!