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Parametric Design: Explore the limitless possibilities of parametric design with the 3D CityPlanner. Tailor your urban development projects to perfection, bringing creativity and efficiency together. #ParametricDesign #UrbanDevelopment #3DCityPlanner

🗺 Map of the Week: Washington, D.C. – 85th Percentile Speed, Feb 2024 This week's map shows Washington D.C.’s unique network design while showcasing 85th percentile speed on major roads. The city’s layout was planned in the late 18th century and features broad avenues intersecting at circles and squares. Unlike most cities with a grid street pattern, Washington D.C.’s network design includes diagonal corridors that create interesting junctions requiring the use of traffic circles. Explore the dynamic map here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02wTyCJ0 Learn how you can create your own speed study with Urban SDK 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02wTDGq0

Building the Future: America's Ambitious Skyscrapers | Exploring Urban Development Discover how America's ambitious skyscrapers symbolize ambition, innovation, and the evolving American dream. Learn about the shift towards vertical growth in major cities and its impact on local communities. Share your city's architectural wonders in the comments! #SkyscraperDreams #UrbanDevelopment #BuildingTheFuture #CityArchitecture #AmericanDream #VerticalGrowth #CommunityImpact #Cityscape #ArchitecturalWonders #UrbanExploration

Curved urban element use curves and lines to create an attractive and impressive urban element. #grasshopper #grasshopper3d #parametric_design #parametric_architecture #urban_element https://lnkd.in/dJjmv2PV

Discover the transformative power of human-centered urban design with "Cities for People" by Jan Gehl. In this groundbreaking book, Gehl challenges traditional approaches to urban planning by advocating for a focus on people's needs and experiences. Whether you're a city planner, architect, policymaker, or simply passionate about building better cities, "Cities for People" will inspire you to rethink the way we design and inhabit urban spaces. Gehl offers practical insights and strategies for creating urban environments that prioritize human well-being and social interaction. Drawing from real-world examples and his own extensive research, this book explores how thoughtful urban design can create vibrant, livable cities where residents can thrive. From analyzing movement patterns to designing inviting public spaces, "Cities for People" is a must-read for anyone looking to shape healthier, more inclusive communities for generations to come.

🌟 **Jacobs vs. Alexander: Leading Thinkers in Urban Planning** 🌟 🔸 **Jane Jacobs:** Jane Jacobs, with her writings, especially her famous book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," had an undeniable impact on urban planning thoughts. She believed that vibrant and lively cities result from diverse land use and high residential density. Jacobs advocated for dynamic neighborhoods and believed that urban design should be bottom-up, with active community participation. 🔸 **Christopher Alexander:** Christopher Alexander offered a unique perspective on urban design by emphasizing complexity and natural patterns. He believed that cities should grow like living organisms, with their vitality emerging from intricate and interconnected networks. His book "A Pattern Language" helps designers create spaces that are fitting and harmonize with human needs. 🌍 **Different Views, Same Goal:** While Jacobs and Alexander followed different approaches in urban planning, they shared a common goal: creating better and more humane urban spaces. These two pioneers, with their knowledge and experience, aimed to create cities that better cater to their residents' needs – places where people can live, work, and commute comfortably. 💬 **Which Perspective Do You Find More Effective?** Are you a fan of Jane Jacobs' dense and diverse neighborhoods, or do you believe in Christopher Alexander's complexity and nature-inspired patterns? Share your thoughts with us! #UrbanDesign #JaneJacobs #ChristopherAlexander #CityPlanning #UrbanLiving #ModernCities #UrbanPlanning #CityArchitecture #UrbanLife

I’ve seen a lot of references to the urban ‘superblock’ lately. This is another one from https://flowingdata.com Is it: Warmed over urban design concept or innovative reconsideration? #todaysmap #todayspublicspace

What guide or tool do you use to navigate urban street design? The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide provides some ways to think uniquely and impactfully about transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety. Check it out and leave your favorite practices in the comments. Visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02zR6920 #developbetter #resources #pedestriansafety #urbanstreetdesign

🛣 Transform urban visions into reality with Streetscape Rendering! Learn how this powerful tool helps design vibrant, functional urban landscapes while enhancing property marketing efforts. 🌆 Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTb76GwP #3DRenderingServices #PropertyMarketing #UrbanDesign #ArchitecturalVisualization

Excited to share my latest article with Urban Design Lab! I’m delighted to announce the publication of my new article: Real Estate & City-Making: Towards New Urbanism on Urban Design Lab. A dialogue initiated by the master's thesis on rapid urbanisation and how we can face these challenges. This piece explores the evolving relationship between real estate development and urban design. From the principles of New Urbanism to the importance of sustainability and community-focused planning, I discuss how these factors can shape the cities of the future. Topics on: 1. The shift towards walkable, mixed-use neighbourhoods. 2. Integrating design with human-centred urban planning. 3. The challenges and opportunities in aligning real estate with sustainable city-making. I hope this article inspires you and sparks meaningful discussions. I’d love to hear your thoughts! How do you envision the future of city-making in the face of rapid urbanisation? Link below! #UrbanDesign #NewUrbanism #CommunityPlanning #CityMaking #FutureCities