#urban-planning

#urban-planning

Al Casciato highlighted that the absence of housing and retail during the BART station's planning in the 1970s at 16th and Mission region is a significant urban planning failure, which contributes to the lack of "eyes on the street." This concept emphasizes the necessity of having observers, or 'natural proprietors,' that enhance safety and activity in public spaces, as originally articulated by Jane Jacobs in her seminal work on urban planning.

"We see this time and time again. If you remove the traffic, you make it a nicer place for people to hang out, people spend money there..."

"Downtown most definitely needs an increase in residential population. If we are going to support a vibrant retail corridor... you need a residential population to sort of support that type of economy."

The project involves adapting a former residence to create a middle school unit for Colegio Sao Sabas, featuring four classrooms within the original house layout.

the survey also identifies a potential local historic district in Judge's Hill, where staff say clusters of late 19th and early 20th century homes like the William T. Caswell House "reflect the changing tastes and attitudes about how prominent citizens should use architecture to communicate their identity."

Howard's vision articulated controlled growth, social reform, and environmental harmony, resonating deeply with Asian planners facing rapid urbanization.

For many families who don't get out of the city, this is our Hamptons, this is our Martha's Vineyard, said Harlem State Senator Cordell Cleare.

The difficulty of navigating sidewalks with a stroller is very much fresh in my mind, highlighting a significant challenge for mothers in urban spaces.

Hodgman's streams offer a unique intersection of humor and urban planning, serving as a comforting escape for viewers who share his passion for creating virtual worlds.

Cities need to be constantly prepared to adapt to extreme heat, and not only act in times of crisis... usually those types of issues are dealt with only when there is a big event.

The plan mandates 'by right' approval of new residences up to three stories high and up to 60% lot coverage, resulting in potential gentrification without affordability provisions.

Conventional planning claims that wider roads, more parking and cheaper gasoline stimulates economic productivity, employment, incomes, economic opportunity and tax revenue. These assumptions could not be more wrong.

Ingallinera's proposal to create an AI city on federal land at Alameda Point raises concerns, as a different federal plan for the site already exists.

Environmental scientists are warning that Los Angeles needs to rethink its approach to fire management and urban planning to adapt to the rapidly changing climate.

"As the fruit ripened, they climbed and harvested the treasure, later coming to lesson with stained shirts and faces. It was a delight to see them happily in their element."

The Jiakaxia project embodies "harmony as one family" between Han and Tibetan peoples, integrating historical architecture with modern design in the heart of Lhasa.

The proposals aim to improve the visual quality of the premises, provide greater comfort for outdoor seating and contribute to local greening initiatives.

The design introduces the concept of a 'street', a meandering main street and secondary paths that navigate level changes weave through the campus.