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🌟 Tactical Urbanism: Doing More with Less 🌟 Have you ever walked through a pop-up park or enjoyed a newly painted cycle lane and thought about the potential for lasting change in your community? That's the power of tactical urbanism in action! Tactical urbanism is all about making short-term, low-cost, and scalable interventions to create vibrant, liveable spaces. These community-driven projects might seem small, but they can lead to big, permanent improvements. Here are some key benefits of tactical urbanism: ✅ Low-Cost, High-Impact: Simple and affordable changes can make a significant difference. ✅ Community Engagement: Empowering residents to take an active role in shaping their neighbourhoods. ✅ Experimentation: Testing ideas on a small scale before committing to larger investments. ✅ Flexibility: Projects can be quickly adapted based on feedback and evolving needs. Examples include pop-up parks, temporary cycle lanes, street fairs, and pedestrian plazas. These initiatives not only enhance public spaces but also foster a sense of community and inspire long-term urban development. At HA Consulting Pty Ltd, we are passionate about promoting tactical urbanism as part of our mission to create safe and sustainable transport options for all. Our projects in placemaking and tactical urbanism, as well as our expertise in walking, cycling, and micromobility, reflect our commitment to this innovative approach. Let's champion tactical urbanism and work together to create cities that are more inclusive, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone! 🌆✨ Comment your favourite Tactical Urbanism example and share your thoughts! www.haconsulting.com.au Hafez Alavi Mo Rasooli #SafeJourneysSustainableFuture #TacticalUrbanism #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableCities #UrbanInnovation #PublicSpaces #HAConsulting Source: - Handbook for Tactical Urbanism in Aotearoa - Tactical Urbanism 4 - Australia and New Zealand

We want to Integrate Shared Mobility and Transit to Enhance Our Cities. This October, at our 2024 Urbanism Next Europe Conference, we're attending the session of Dirk Grevink (Kwartiermaker, Publiek vervoer Zeeland) Jan van Selm (Samenwerkingsverband DOVA ), Jennifer Draper (City of North Vancouver), Niels van Oort (Delft University of Technology), Rob van der Bijl (UGent), and Wijnand Veeneman (Delft University of Technology) to discuss how this can be achieved. "Emerging technology is affecting our mobility landscape. Two emerging concepts, “Public Mobility” and “Bus Rapid Transit”, are changing policy and design in our cities. Using technology to upgrade transit and to integrate shared mobility will help to improve the effectiveness of public transport, not only regarding accessibility, but maybe even more regrading efficient land use in cities, equity and sustainability. [The panel will] focus on multiple aspects, such as governance, data and design in this session, from both research and practice perspectives. The audience will be involved via interactive workshop methods and an interactive panel discussion with experts from Netherlands and Belgium." Interested? Register now for discounted rates to the 2024 Urbanism Next Europe Conference! The early bird deadline is September 1st. Visit https://lnkd.in/gEzH-wSa to learn more and register now!

I asked AI (Copilot) about examples of tactical urbanism in Australia and for a general statement it didn't do too badly: "Tactical urbanism refers to changes and adaptations made to existing places and city systems in order to quickly meet the needs of communities. In Australia, this movement encompasses a variety of small, experimental design projects led by diverse actors. These projects transform underutilized urban spaces, ranging from temporary parks and container villages to informal “DIY” and “guerrilla” urbanism. Advocates argue that tactical urbanism enhances urban intensity, community engagement, innovation, resilience, and local identity". (https://lnkd.in/g7kmmRz8) When it came to examples, it first mentioned WestConnex - Australia's largest infrastructure road project. Oops. That's our problem - we are so car centric! However, AI is a fast learner, and it now identifies pop-up parks, street art, outdoor seating and community gardens etc. These would generally fall under "placemaking" ... but it's an improvement on road infrastructure.

The post is about a visit to Songdo, Incheon #sustainablefuture #livinglovinglife #urbanplanning #innovation #architecturalvisualization #wonders #culinaryexcellence #culinaryjourney #exploration #culturalheritage #diversityandinclusion #ecoinnovation #tourism #smartcities #koreanculture #moderndesign #architecturedesign #architecture #environmentalsustainability #travel

#SanktHansTorv's Pedestrian-Centric Design! Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #6 'Sankt Hans Torv' means 'Saint Hans Square' :-) Sankt Hans Torv in Copenhagen is a great example of urban design that prioritises pedestrian safety and active travel. Multiple islands at the intersection act as pedestrian refuges, ensuring safe navigation through the busy area and facilitating various traffic streams at safe speeds. The use of cobblestones maintains the city's cultural and historical aesthetic while integrating essential safety measures into the area's traditional charm. Sankt Hans Torv demonstrates how effective urban planning can provide safety, functionality, and cultural preservation.   Images: the layout of pedestrian islands at Sankt Hans Torv. About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Mo Rasooli Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay

The reconstruction of Orla Białego Square in Szczecin, the largest square in the Old Town, began this week. This marks a significant milestone in my (now-completed) career as an urban designer. It is the final stage of the most complex urban experiment in Poland, which I led in 2019 in collaboration with local officials and residents, followed by efforts to improve the urban management system and prepare the necessary documents. The parking lot for about 140 cars is being permanently removed from this historic site, designated as a monument. In its place, over the next two years, there will be 1 hectare of public space exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists, featuring new blue-green infrastructure and reconstructed stone pavements that were lost during the modernist era. This transformation is progressing despite initial opposition from heritage officials, who were against the planting of new trees. What makes this experiment particularly remarkable is how it contrasts with similar urban prototyping processes in other European cities, where conflicts over restricting car traffic resulted in projects being discontinued (these examples revealed a lack of sufficient planning or poor execution). For example, see what has happened in Amsterdam or Munich. We succeeded. Following this experience, I have lost confidence in "scientific" analyses of urban processes that focus on impersonal mechanisms of city change and attempt to define rigid limits on what can and cannot be modified. Those conducting such "research" often look for borders where none exist, or "discover" presupposed limitations. There is no such thing as preexisting urban impossibility; more precisely, we cannot possess knowledge about it, only opinions. The distinction between what is possible and what is impossible is established through action, not through thinking, speculation, or discussion. Reality resolves, so designers cannot be replaced by researchers. Out of courtesy, I will not name those who have spent part of their academic careers attempting to prove me wrong and portraying as irrational. As a professional philosopher, I recognize from the history of my discipline that arguments of irrationality are often presented by privileged defenders of the status quo. Science as an ongoing process does not tolerate orthodoxy in the long term, although it is not resistant to the character flaws of particular scientists or political manipulation in the short run. You can find the full story here - https://lnkd.in/dvTJnX-m I dedicate this post to the hundreds of people I worked with to deliver this change, especially former Deputy Mayor of the City of Szczecin, law professor Daniel Wacinkiewicz. Unfortunately, I cannot tag him or others because they do not have LinkedIn accounts. #ClimateChange #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #Mobility #UrbanPrototyping #UrbanDesign #NBS #NatureBasedSolutions #SustainableCities #Biodiversity

Modern Pedestrian Design on Expressways: Enhancing Safety and Connectivity Expressways are vital for transportation efficiency, but they can pose challenges for pedestrians. Modern pedestrian design principles focus on creating safe, accessible, and inviting routes for pedestrians on high-speed thoroughfares. Key Considerations: - Separation: Utilize grade separations and sidewalk barriers to enhance safety and comfort. - Safe Crossings: Implement signalized crosswalks and pedestrian islands to facilitate secure expressway crossings. - Accessibility: Ensure ramped access and clear signage for individuals with disabilities. - Comfort and Amenities: Provide shading, rest areas, and proper lighting for pedestrian comfort. - Integration with the Urban Environment: Enhance pedestrian facilities with landscaping and public art installations. Examples of Modern Pedestrian Design: - The High Line, New York City - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore - The Path, Hudson River Waterfront By incorporating these design principles, expressways can transform into safer, more pedestrian-friendly spaces, encouraging active transportation and enhancing urban residents' quality of life.

In recent years, urban areas have seen unprecedented changes, especially since 2020, reshaping cities towards sustainable mobility and human-centric design. The pandemic accelerated shifts towards active transportation and remote work, signaling a departure from car-centric urbanism and a move towards more livable, community-oriented cities. https://lnkd.in/eMjUPHWw #UrbanShift #SustainableCities #PostPandemicUrbanism #HumanCentricDesign #NewUrbanParadigm

#Europan #E17 Special Mention in Barcelona (ES) -- Cookbook for an Urban living Room -- by AS: Adrián Haro (ES) – architect and building engineer "Cookbook for an Urban living Room, as the name itself, advocates the use of multiple small actions that together allow us to change current urban realities. Neighborhood interaction is encouraged in more natural environments, establishing public space as a meeting point for both human and natural life." #europan17 #livingcities2 #architecturecompetition #urbanplanning #urbanism #landscape #competition #architecturaldrawings #archilovers #axonometrics #barcelona #españa

👣 WALKING AS RESEARCH From our earliest days as practice, Feria Urbanism has placed an importance on walking to explore new places, and to understand geography, history and urban design. Sometimes, the walk is a straightforward site visit, but in most instances, it is more profound than that. It is through the walk that discoveries are made, new understandings are achieved, and significance given to the voices of local people. This is particularly true in our multi-day design workshops, where the walk assumes a significance in determining places of priority. On the opening morning of our multi-day events, we invite local people and groups to present ideas for a better future through a series of written position statements, essentially manifestos for change. Our team notes the place names that keep cropping up in these statements and use the frequency to inform a series of structured walks to explore these places of importance. Where we go is therefore derived from statements given by community voices. We then let local people decide how we get there, and which routes to take. As a collective, we make observations along the way – the peace and quiet of a rural lane, the noise of a busy road, the adjacent architecture that gives character to a certain part of the parish. How well-connected or disconnected a place is from hubs of community activity is made apparent by the walk. The experiences of the walk are then used to inform sketch designs, planning proposals and neighbourhood plan policies. A technological twist was added to our walks in Waterlooville, when Richard tracked each of the 27 town centre walks using a GPS watch. This enabled a “heat map” to be plotted, that became part of the evidence base to explain why certain parts of the town centre were identified as areas of change. Richard first used this GPS tracker technique on our Bridport wayfinding and heritage project in 2022. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, physical group walks were not possible, so a digital alternative that combines Zoom and Google maps was developed by our long-time collaborator Laura Mulhern of Storiie. We have since used this technique to good effect on many projects.