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The idea of a “15-minute city” in which residents can reach work and leisure facilities in a quarter of an hour on foot – or by bicycle – from their homes has become considerably more prominent among planners during the period of Covid-19 pandemic has won. The concept of the “city at 15 minutes” was first proposed in 2016 by Read More …
Billionaire Marc Lore outlined his vision for a “new city in America” with 5 million people and commissioned a world-famous architect to build a $ 400 billion metropolis somewhere in the American desert. Lore’s mission statement for the city of Telosa is to “create a fairer and more sustainable future” that “can become a model for future generations”. This is Read More …
Everything about Transit-Oriented Development Explained Introduction Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) stands as a crucial global strategy addressing the challenges of urban sprawl by focusing activities around transportation hubs or along public transport corridors. The primary goal is to optimize land use efficiency while simultaneously promoting sustainable urban living. TOD encompasses a fusion of land use planning, urban renewal, urban revitalization, and Read More …
Incrementality in Housing Architecture Explained Introduction The global housing crisis is a pressing issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The combination of rapid urbanization, population growth, and limited resources has led to an alarming shortage of affordable and suitable housing options. In this challenging scenario, incremental housing architecture emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a unique approach to Read More …
Photo by Aleksejs Bergmanis from Pexels Introduction A well-planned city/municipality requires an efficient transport system. This can only be achieved if the town planner is familiar with the different street hierarchies. A city planner and a transport planner must therefore have a good understanding of the hierarchy of roads in urban and rural areas. Roads should be designed to perform Read More …
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