Sean Fox’s Post

PENDING… Urban Amnesia (UA) Project: refers to the phenomenon where cities and their inhabitants forget or neglect the cultural, architectural, and historical elements of their urban environments. This can happen due to rapid urban development, modernization, or the erasure of older structures and traditions to make way for new infrastructure. The term highlights the disconnection between a city’s past and its present, leading to a loss of collective memory about the significance of certain places, neighborhoods, or landmarks. Urban amnesia can manifest in the disappearance of historical buildings, the loss of communal spaces, or the diminishing recognition of a city's original character and heritage. The phenomenon is often criticized because it can strip a city of its identity, disrupt community ties, and contribute to a homogenized urban landscape that lacks depth and historical continuity. Revitalizing interest in a city's past through preservation, adaptive reuse, and cultural programming can help combat urban amnesia by reconnecting people to their history and heritage.

Always good to see the The Academy of Urbanism (AoU)'s quarterly journal published. This time reflecting on 25 years from the #Urban #Task #Force's seminal report 'Towards an Urban Renaissance'. And with a new 'New Towns' Task Force in play, it's super useful to hear from people involved at the time who consider their experience, the reports efficacy, and what if anything would change should our young leaders be asked a similar question. More here: https://lnkd.in/d2gtwFsR

In the ever-evolving urban landscape, a delicate dance unfolds between the preservation of historical heritage and the relentless push for modern urban development. Striking a balance between the preservation of our rich cultural legacy and the imperatives of progress is a multifaceted challenge that requires careful consideration. This blog explores the intricacies of balancing heritage preservation and urban development, delving into the key factors, challenges, and potential solutions that can harmonize the two seemingly divergent forces. #HeritagePreservation #UrbanDevelopmentBalance #CulturalConservation #CityPlanning #HistoricArchitecture #SustainableDevelopment #PreserveOurPast #CityHeritage https://lnkd.in/d-j-rwMQ

I am happy to announce that my book on Affective Urbanism has just been published by Springer. Drawing on my past research on how urban atmospheres, rhythms and worlds are affected by consumption-oriented urban projects, the book provides the first critical overview on the concept of affective urbanism, while it attempts to situate the concept within debates on the right to the city. https://lnkd.in/gM3iChCG

"American Colonial Era Urbanism: The Philippines and the City Beautiful" Don't miss this talk on March 28th at 8:30 PM ET by Ian Morley, Associate Professor of History at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who will discuss the physical and social transformation of Philippine society during the American colonial period. Register below!

Urban World Matters We are proud of the work we are doing with communities across the globe. The interest and support in our drive for a better urban future has been recognised and we are excited by the part we have played in Urban October and World Urbanism Day. #sustainableurbandevelopment#climatechange#biodiversityloss#urbanisation#Urbanoctober

Cities are equally about what happens in between the buildings, and how they relate to each other and to civic experience. The growth of resort-esque developments with abundant private amenities addresses a demand but doesn’t contribute to the urban energy needed to create a sense of place and belonging. Only good urbanism can accomplish that. Read more of my thoughts in my latest op-ed for Miami Today Newspaper: https://lnkd.in/eMRfcNvZ

The principles of the Charter of the #NewUrbanism are organized by scale, starting with The Region: Metropolis, City, and Town. Attendees saw Principle 4 in action as this year's #CNU32 Congress Focus on Restorative Urbanism. 4/27 https://lnkd.in/e6259dPx

Last, but certainly not least, we interview Andrés Duany, co-founder of the The Congress for the New Urbanism at #CNU32. How has new urbanism grown, according to him? "We've become obsessed by it." Read more at the link in our bio. #newurbanism #urbanist #cities

Embrace the future of urban living with New Urbanism! Discover how this philosophy is reshaping real estate and learn how agents can capitalize on this movement in our latest blog post. #NewUrbanism #UrbanLiving #RealEstateTrends 🌿🚶♂️🏙️ https://hubs.la/Q02qZ8qT0