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𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠! "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬" 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:. Community engagement Creative design . Inclusive programming . Sustainable infrastructure 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:. Fosters social connections . Encourages civic pride . Supports local economy . Enhances quality of life 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: New York City's Times Square.Ansar.Abbas transformation . Barcelona's La Rambla revitalization . Copenhagen's Strøget pedestrian zone . Melbourne's Laneway cultural precinct 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬:. Street art and murals . Public installations and sculptures . Events and festivals Green spaces and urban gardens Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬:.Tactical urbanism . Participatory budgeting . Co-creation and community-led design . Temporary interventions (pop-ups, pilot projects) 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Project for Public Spaces (PPS) . Urban Land Institute (ULI) . National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) . Street Plans Collaborative 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:. "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬." - 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐡𝐥 "𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲." - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 "𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬." - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐤-𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Have you noticed how some of NYC’s coolest spots are actually old buildings with new purposes? This trend is called adaptive reuse, and it’s totally changing the game. What’s Adaptive Reuse? It’s all about taking old buildings and giving them a fresh new life. Think about turning an old factory into chic loft apartments or a historic bank into a trendy co-working space. Why’s It Awesome? - Eco-Friendly: It’s great for the environment since we’re reusing what’s already there. - Keeps NYC’s Charm: We get to hold onto the city’s unique history and architecture. - Boosts Local Economy: These projects bring in new businesses and residents, keeping our neighborhoods vibrant. Some Examples: - The High Line Hotel: Used to be a seminary, now it’s a gorgeous hotel with a mix of old-world charm and modern comfort. - Chelsea Market: Once a factory, now it’s a bustling market and office space with its industrial vibe intact. Why It Matters: With space always in demand, these projects are a creative way to solve NYC’s space issues. They offer practical solutions while keeping our city’s character alive. Get Involved! Whether you’re into investing, developing, or just love NYC, adaptive reuse projects are worth checking out. #RealEstate #NYC #AdaptiveReuse #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #HistoricalPreservation #Innovation

🌆 Little C, Rotterdam: Where Urban Design Meets Community Spirit Exploring the Little C project in Rotterdam revealed its seamless integration into the urban fabric while fostering community. This project is a game-changer in urban design and social interaction. 🔹 Urban Context and Design Little C beautifully balances Rotterdam’s industrial heritage with modern architecture. It preserves the city’s past while paving the way for future developments. 🔹 Community and Social Interaction 🌳 Green Spaces: Beautifully landscaped areas invite relaxation and mingling, enhancing community connection. 🏙️ Mixed-Use Development: Combining residential, commercial, and recreational spaces creates a vibrant neighborhood, encouraging social engagement. 🚶 Pedestrian-Friendly Design: Wide walkways and bike paths prioritize pedestrians, promoting spontaneous interactions. 🔹 Designed for Interaction Communal areas invite gatherings and casual encounters, enriching the community’s social fabric. 🔹 Impact on Daily Life Living or spending time in Little C fosters a sense of belonging, encouraging outdoor activities, community gatherings, and meaningful neighbor connections. #UrbanDesign #CommunityLiving #Rotterdam #Architecture #SocialInteraction #UrbanDevelopment

Find out how we transformed Whitechapel Road into a healthier, cleaner, and pedestrian-friendly hub for the community to enjoy and local businesses to thrive.     How did we do that?  - 💬 Our engagement team developed an inclusive and accessible consultation strategy, including online, face-to-face and translated forums, surveys, and brochures. Feedback was incorporated into the design.  - 🚦 Our traffic team redesigned junctions and crossings to prioritise active travel, providing comprehensive assessments of road safety and accessibility.   - 🌲 Our landscape and urban design team introduced new sustainable materials in furniture, art and greenery, creating an identifiable and attractive public realm.     The outcome   We assessed our proposal against Transport for London’s Healthy Streets Indicators. This resulted in significantly improved scores for clean air, attractiveness, social value and active travel. Read about our full enhancement programme here: https://lnkd.in/e7dNV2Mf #publicrealmregeneration #urbandesign #activetravel 

Think about the future: fully autonomous vehicles are common. Telecommuniting is not just an option of flexible working arrangement but more frequent or permanent. How could we respond the next pandemic? This podcast is a great place for designers to start thinking about and designing buildings with adaptivity, recyclability, and flexibility in mind.

Transforming cities begins with transforming public spaces. According to UN-Habitat, well-functioning cities dedicate about 50% of their surface area to public spaces. However, the full potential of these spaces is often under-realized in their design. To address this, C40 Cities' Urban Planning and Design team offers practical guidance, aimed at helping cities enhance the provision and quality of their public spaces. It offers practical, neighborhood-focused actions and inspiring case studies, emphasizing inclusivity, adaptability, and sustainability. Let's make our cities more vibrant and livable! Download the guidance here: https://lnkd.in/dUnS8q-v #UrbanPlanning #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities

𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠! "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬" 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬. *𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:* 1. Community engagement 2. Creative design 3. Inclusive programming 4. Sustainable infrastructure *𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:* 1. Fosters social connections 2. Encourages civic pride 3. Supports local economy 4. Enhances quality of life *𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬:* 1. New York City's Times Square transformation 2. Barcelona's La Rambla revitalization 3. Copenhagen's Strøget pedestrian zone 4. Melbourne's Laneway cultural precinct *𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬:* 1. Street art and murals 2. Public installations and sculptures 3. Events and festivals 4. Green spaces and urban gardens 5. Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure *𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬:* 1. Tactical urbanism 2. Participatory budgeting 3. Co-creation and community-led design 4. Temporary interventions (pop-ups, pilot projects) *𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬:* 1. Project for Public Spaces (PPS) 2. Urban Land Institute (ULI) 3. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) 4. Street Plans Collaborative *𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:* 𝟏. "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬." - 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐡𝐥 𝟐. "𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲." - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟑. "𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬." - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐤-𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 Me Shahid Javed #Association #Institute #interventions #Transportation #Participatory #transformation #infrastructure #Sustainable#

🏙️ Embracing the Power of Urban Design in North American Cities 🌆 In the vibrant tapestry of North American cities, the significance of urban design cannot be overstated. 🌎 As we navigate the evolving #landscape of our #urbanenvironments, it's crucial to recognize the profound impact that thoughtful and innovative design can have on the quality of life for residents and the overall vitality of our communities. Here's why urban design matters: 1️⃣ Community Well-being: Urban design goes beyond aesthetics; it shapes the way we interact with our surroundings. Thoughtfully designed public spaces, green infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly layouts foster a sense of community and contribute to the well-being of residents. 2️⃣ Sustainability: The future of our cities hinges on sustainable practices. Urban design plays a pivotal role in creating environmentally conscious spaces, promoting energy efficiency, and encouraging sustainable transportation options. Let's build cities that not only meet our needs today but also preserve the planet for future generations. 3️⃣ Innovation Hubs: Well-designed urban areas often become catalysts for innovation and economic growth. By creating interconnected spaces that facilitate collaboration and creativity, we can nurture a thriving ecosystem of businesses, startups, and cultural initiatives. 4️⃣ Equitable Access: Urban design should prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that all residents have equal access to essential services, green spaces, and recreational facilities. By breaking down barriers and promoting accessibility, we create cities that empower everyone to thrive. 5️⃣ Cultural Identity: Cities are dynamic reflections of diverse cultures. Urban design that embraces and celebrates this diversity enhances the cultural identity of a city, fostering a rich tapestry of traditions, art, and experiences. Let's champion #urbandesign as a powerful tool for #positive transformation! 🚀 As professionals, enthusiasts, and residents, let's collaborate to create cities that inspire, connect, and endure. What are your thoughts on the role of urban design in shaping the future of North American cities? Share your insights below! 👇 #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #SustainableCities #CommunityBuilding #InnovationHub #NorthAmericanCities 🌐

Great insights here in the latest The Urbanist podcast with Monocle's Tom Edward and HOK's David Weatherhead. The two discuss the opportunities and challenges to repurposing office buildings, such as HSBC's soon-to-be-vacant Canary Wharf tower, for new and mixed uses. Empty office towers drain neighborhoods of street life and place investors and cities in peril by cutting off lease and tax revenues. Residential conversion is often touted as a solution, but not all office towers lend themselves to easy residential retrofit. So, what might be done to position the Canary Wharf tower for future use and a return to maximum occupancy? David explores the idea and potential solutions to transform the building—and others like it—into a vertical neighborhood with a mix of uses and occupants. https://lnkd.in/gfYnduXV #adaptivereuse #urbanplanning #architecture #retrofit

The Sky Mile Tower is an ambitious architectural endeavor envisioned as a towering marvel reaching a staggering height of 1,700 meters (5,577 feet), poised to redefine Tokyo's skyline and urban landscape. Designed as the centerpiece of the Next Tokyo 2045 initiative, this skyscraper is the brainchild of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Leslie E. Robertson Associates. Situated on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay, the tower is intended to accommodate a population of approximately 55,000 residents, embodying a vision of sustainable urban living on a monumental scale. While the project's webpage has been removed from KPF's website as of April 22, 2023, its presence on Leslie E. Robertson Associates' site indicates ongoing interest and potential. With its futuristic design and potential to transform Tokyo's waterfront, the Sky Mile Tower represents an audacious fusion of architectural innovation and urban planning, poised to captivate imaginations and shape the city's future skyline. Source: @iamjayveescars