#urbanplanning — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #urbanplanning, aggregated by home.social.
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From roadworks to regional mobility: how Antwerp turned EU projects into a lasting mobility ecosystem
A decade ago, Smart Ways to Antwerp was created to solve an immediate problem: how to keep the…
#Europe #EU #activetransport #Cycling #EuropeanUnion #innovation #publictransport #sustainablemobility #transportinfrastructure #transportresearch #urbaninfrastructure #urbanplanning #urbantransport
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https://www.europesays.com/be/37430/ From roadworks to regional mobility: how Antwerp turned EU projects into a lasting mobility ecosystem #ActiveTransport #Antwerp #Cycling #Innovation #PublicTransport #SustainableMobility #TransportInfrastructure #TransportResearch #UrbanInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning #UrbanTransport
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https://www.europesays.com/dk/163888/ Oslo Architecture City Guide: 12 Buildings Contrasting Historic and Contemporary Design #‘dark #ALab #ADArchitectureCityGuide #ADArticle #Architecture #ArchitectureCityGuide #Articles #AtelierOslo #Cities #EstudioHerreros #europe #ghilardi+hellsten #LPOArkitekter #LundHagemArchitects #MRDV #Norway #Oslo #Scandinavia #Snohetta #UrbanPlanning #Waterfront #WaterfrontArchitecture #WaterfrontDesign
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https://www.europesays.com/videos/90985/ Beating the heat: Tackling the summer months in Qatar #Euronews #Health #heatwave #Qatar #technology #UrbanPlanning #Weather
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The Dutch approach to floating architecture is often praised as a futuristic miracle, but for me it is just honest planning. They stopped fighting the water and started integrating it into the urban fabric. We could learn a lot from this logic when thinking about our own coastal cities. It is less about the tech and more about accepting the context of the land.
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The Dutch approach to floating architecture is often praised as a futuristic miracle, but for me it is just honest planning. They stopped fighting the water and started integrating it into the urban fabric. We could learn a lot from this logic when thinking about our own coastal cities. It is less about the tech and more about accepting the context of the land.
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The Dutch approach to floating architecture is often praised as a futuristic miracle, but for me it is just honest planning. They stopped fighting the water and started integrating it into the urban fabric. We could learn a lot from this logic when thinking about our own coastal cities. It is less about the tech and more about accepting the context of the land.
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How Climate Resilient Are the Largest Cities?
https://alphageo.ai/how-climate-resilient-are-the-worlds-largest-cities/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49611132
#HackerNews #climatechange #urbanplanning #resilience #sustainability #cities
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stressinbici.it usa i dati #openstreetmap per classificare le strade italiane, spiegare il livello di stress e confrontare percorsi diretti, bilanciati o a basso stress.
Qui la storia
https://napo.medium.com/pedalare-con-meno-pensieri-comincia-dalla-strada-cd842c850d96
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The Parra metro station construction site has been a bit of a dead zone for a while. Finally filling it will make a massive difference to its CBD.
While there's a case for more offices, if you're going to go with apartments, you may as well go big:
"Four towers of up to 43 storeys will be built above or next to the new Parramatta railway station following the planned opening of the 24-kilometre Metro West line between Sydney CBD and Westmead in 2032.
"The over-station development just north of Parramatta Square will feature 470 apartments – up from 111 outlined in concept plans – and 500 units for student accommodation. It will feature pedestrian laneways and a landscaped park that will form part of a civic link connecting the station to the new Powerhouse Museum and Parramatta River foreshore.
"A 43-storey tower comprising the 470 build-to-rent apartments will be five storeys higher than originally outlined in the concept plans. Subject to planning approval, a 29-storey office building, a 24-level tower for student accommodation and an eight-storey hotel will also be built on the site."
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-bigger-bill-and-higher-towers-for-parramatta-s-new-metro-station-20260907-p60v0a.html
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@chadmccullough I'm sure you're already aware of @notjustbikes but your tag made me bring him up just in case you're not.
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In this case, #Trump has proposed building a 250-foot triumphal #arch near #ArlingtonNationalCemetery that he has said must be taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris [penis envy]. He has said the arch is meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, though he has also said that the arch is for himself [it’s the latter].
#law #UrbanPlanning #DC #architecture #GreenSpace #PublicLands
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The rush to push ahead with work on the #arch follows a familiar pattern for #Trump. He has frequently embarked on large-scale changes to #historic properties in Washington without approvals from #Congress or anyone else. Trump last year abruptly tore down the historic East Wing of the White House after saying he would not touch the building.
#law #UrbanPlanning #DC #architecture #GreenSpace #PublicLands
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This muther f⁕⚠︎er
#Trump is breaking ground on his 250-foot-tall “triumphal” #arch, before a review panel has approved the project.
#DougBurgum, the #interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.
#law #UrbanPlanning #DC #architecture #GreenSpace #PublicLands
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/us/politics/trump-triumphal-arch-plans-approval.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-VA.wQzX.Zl0mdz45s3iR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
Are there Urban Planning folks on Masto?
I'm slowly allowing a childhood interest in architecture and infrastructure to grow.
If you have any book recs, whether they're pop culture favorites or foundational educational texts, I'm all ears!
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Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/02/japan-new-speed-limit-30kmh-narrow-city-streets
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49547763
#HackerNews #Japan #SpeedLimit #CityStreets #TrafficSafety #UrbanPlanning #RoadSafety
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I stress tested my new approach by generating Walk Potential for #SanFrancisco
Took 76 seconds to locally generate the 14,000 isochrones required and do the other other calculations. Excellent score, SF!
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I'm working on the next release of my Sidewalk Priority Toolkit plugin #QGIS.
The new version will include docs for running an isochrone server and OpenStreetMap API server locally to calculate Walk Potential at lightning speed.
Here's a test run from Rochester, MN that took under a minute to calculate.
Context:
https://mark.stosberg.com/toolkit-for-sidewalk-location-priority/
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Annual High-Resolution Global Ambient Population Estimates From 1975 To 2024
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https://doi.org/10.31223/X5MV3R <-- shared paper
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https://landscan.ornl.gov/ <-- shared webmap and data link (via download -> LandScan Mosaic Time Series)
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https://gee-community-catalog.org/projects/landcast/ <-- shared link to GEE community catalog collection ‘LandScan Mosaic Annual Global Ambient Population Time Series’
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H/T @andrew Zimmer || Geographer | Research Scientist @ Oak Ridge National Laboratory
“LSM-TS provides annual global estimates of ambient population from 1975–2024 at ~90 m resolution, creating a spatially and temporally consistent reconstruction of population change designed for longitudinal analysis. Reconstruction of historical populations are driven by current LandScan Mosaic building-level population distributions, scaled by built-surface change from #GHSL … and calibrated to annual national-level estimates from U.S. Census Bureau…”
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“LandScan is a globally recognized, R&D100-winning population data platform developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Its datasets provide human population distribution estimates down to 100 meter grid resolution. LandScan supports disaster response, humanitarian aid, environmental analysis, and urban planning by providing insights into where people live and how they move…”
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“Gridded population data support assessments of human exposure, settlement change, infrastructure demand, and access to services, yet global datasets combining annual coverage over multiple decades with fine spatial resolution remain limited. LandScan Mosaic Time Series provides 50 annual estimates of global ambient population distribution at 3 arc-second resolution from 1975 through 2024. The series is anchored to the 2024 LandScan Mosaic surface, produced through a building-level population modeling workflow. Historical surfaces are reconstructed using annualized changes in built surface and derived first-level administrative population trajectories. Every layer, including 2024, is normalized to administrative targets scaled to annual country totals from the U.S. Census Bureau International Database. The dataset is distributed as 50 single-band Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs on an identical WGS84 grid, with values representing estimated persons per cell. Its common grid and methodology support fine-scale longitudinal analysis of ambient population distribution while documented validation and limitations guide appropriate reuse…”
#demographics #change #spatiotemporal #1975 #2024 #population #change #grid #global #LandScan #POPGRID #LSMTS #ambientpopulation #GHSL #OakRidge #ORNL #usecase #opendata #disasterresponse #humanitarianaid #environmentalanalysis #urbanplanning #humanexposure #settlementchange #city #rural #infrastructure #demand #accesstoservices #GIS #spatial #mapping #building #outline #model #modeling
@OAK Ridge National Laboratory | National Security Sciences at ORNL | @POPGRID Data Collaborative -
#SCOTUS lets #Trump continue construction on $400 million #WhiteHouse #ballroom
The decision replaces a temporary order from Chief Justice #JohnRoberts previously issued hours before a lower-court decision halting the work would have gone into effect.
The lawsuit will return to lower courts, but documents say that key portions of the project could be complete within months — a quick timeline.
#law #architecture #UrbanPlanning #landmark #preservation
https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-ballroom-supreme-court-6b9434af0a2dbeffa0ca19f5cdf7d775?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_org_joinmastodon_app_shareactionextension -
It’s disappointing to read that NZ’s fastest growing town, Rolleston, was initially designed in the 1970s to be a much nicer place:
“Aware of the social and environmental pitfalls of car dependency, the plans encouraged walking, cycling and public transport - potentially capitalising on Rolleston's origins as a railway junction. The plans also emphasised the importance of creating a wide range of industry and employment in the town.”
Instead, those plans were all scrapped by Muldoon’s National government and we got the sprawling, car-infested mess that Rolleston is now, where over half the residents drive to Christchurch to work each day.
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Judge Reyes’ direction was delivered orally & was not included in a formal written order. A person familiar with the legal proceedings, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution, said the government has NOT notified the plaintiffs or the court about the recent #tree work.
#Trump #law #EnvironmentalLaw #Congress #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpace #NaturePreservation
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During a May hearing in the lawsuit, brought by preservationists seeking to block the course overhaul, US District Judge Ana C. Reyes declined to stop the government from performing necessary maintenance but warned #Trump admin lawyers against presenting the #court with a fait accompli. She said she wanted advance notice before the government removed >10 #trees or brought equipment larger than a sedan onto the property.
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#Tree removal is common in major golf course renovations, often to widen playing corridors, improve sight lines, & allow more sunlight & air to reach turf. But the #Trump #Interior Dept characterized the activity as routine maintenance & did not connect it to the proposed redesign, nor did it answer questions about whether notice of the work had been provided to the federal #court overseeing a #legal challenge to the admin’s plans.
#law #Congress #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpace #NaturePreservation
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The Death of Traffic Jams. Read more…
How Connected AI Vehicles Could Eliminate Congestion, Red-Light Waiting, and Road Rage Entirely Picture a world where cars glide smoothly through intersections without ever stopping. A world where commuting doesn’t mean crawling bumper-to-bumper, where honking horns and frustrated faces at red lights are relics of the past. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a future within reach a future powered by connected artificial intelligence (AI) vehicles. For over a century, traffic jams have […]https://cargurudiy.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/the-death-of-traffic-jams-read-more-2/
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Clarence Perry’s ‘neighbourhood unit’, or the neighbourhood as a place to live
A social environment characterised by a special sense of cohesion, thanks to the closeness, interaction and sense of security it offers.👉 Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: https://amusementlogic.com/general-news/clarence-perrys-neighbourhood-unit-or-the-neighbourhood-as-a-place-to-live/
🏘️ #clarenceperry #neighbourhood #urbanplanning #architecture #city #community #quartier #urbanisme #ville #communauté #barrio #urbanismo #arquitectura #ciudad #comunidad
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Clarence Perry’s ‘neighbourhood unit’, or the neighbourhood as a place to live
A social environment characterised by a special sense of cohesion, thanks to the closeness, interaction and sense of security it offers.👉 Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: https://amusementlogic.com/general-news/clarence-perrys-neighbourhood-unit-or-the-neighbourhood-as-a-place-to-live/
🏘️ #clarenceperry #neighbourhood #urbanplanning #architecture #city #community #quartier #urbanisme #ville #communauté #barrio #urbanismo #arquitectura #ciudad #comunidad
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Clarence Perry’s ‘neighbourhood unit’, or the neighbourhood as a place to live
A social environment characterised by a special sense of cohesion, thanks to the closeness, interaction and sense of security it offers.👉 Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: https://amusementlogic.com/general-news/clarence-perrys-neighbourhood-unit-or-the-neighbourhood-as-a-place-to-live/
🏘️ #clarenceperry #neighbourhood #urbanplanning #architecture #city #community #quartier #urbanisme #ville #communauté #barrio #urbanismo #arquitectura #ciudad #comunidad
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Clarence Perry’s ‘neighbourhood unit’, or the neighbourhood as a place to live
A social environment characterised by a special sense of cohesion, thanks to the closeness, interaction and sense of security it offers.👉 Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: https://amusementlogic.com/general-news/clarence-perrys-neighbourhood-unit-or-the-neighbourhood-as-a-place-to-live/
🏘️ #clarenceperry #neighbourhood #urbanplanning #architecture #city #community #quartier #urbanisme #ville #communauté #barrio #urbanismo #arquitectura #ciudad #comunidad
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Four simple rules behind Japan's most liveable cities
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260805-four-simple-rules-behind-japans-most-liveable-cities
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49196174
#HackerNews #Japan #Liveability #UrbanPlanning #QualityOfLife #TravelTips
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Using Geospatial Analysis and Explainable Machine Learning to Examine Risk Factors of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Outcome
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https://openscholar.uga.edu/record/26998/files/Zhang_uga_0077E_16145.pdf <-- shared technical publication / dissertation
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https://www.aag.org/award-grant/william-l-garrison-award-for-best-dissertation-in-computational-geography/ <-- shared @AAG William L. Garrison Award for Best Dissertation in Computational Geography
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[again, way outside any expertise I might have, but fascinating spatial analysis use case…]
H/T @Jielu Zhang | Postdoctoral Researcher @ Harvard University
“[The authors] Ph.D. dissertation "Using Geospatial Analysis and Explainable Machine Learning to Examine Risk Factors of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Outcome" [1st link above] has received the 2026 biennial William L. Garrison Award for Best Dissertation in Computational Geography from the American Association of Geographers… [2nd link above.]
In [their] research, [they] develop[ed] Explainable GeoAI and Causal GeoAI methods that combine geographic data and artificial intelligence to expose and ameliorate health disparities by delivering models that not only predict risks but also illuminate how and where to intervene. While [their] dissertation focused on cardiovascular disease, these approaches are broadly applicable to public health, medicine, urban planning, environmental exposure, and resilience research…”
#explainable #causal #AI #model #modeling #PublicHealth #GIS #spatial #mapping #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #AAG2026 #AAG #Award #geostatistics #Georgia #health #risk #hazard #cardiacarrest #cardiovacscular #usecase #metrics #midocine #urbanplanning #resilience #survival #OutofHospital #PhD #Dissertation #CardiacArrest #AutomatedExternalDefibrillator #SpatialOptimization #GeographicallyExplainableArtificialIntelligence #GeoAI #GeoXAI #SpatiallyAwareCausalInference #OverlayedSpatioTemporalOptimization #healthcare #medical #intervention #GIS #spatial #mappingt #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #heart #heartattack #AED #survival #survivaloutcomes #machinelearning #AI #publichealth #healthgeographers #counterfactual #explainable #deeplearning #model #modeling -
Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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The #Science of #SolarPunk -- why we need #GreenerCities!
Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies
Published: 02 July 2025
Sayyed Kifayatullah, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Muhammad Zaman-ul-Haq, Dmitry E. Kucher, Sajid Ullah & Aqil Tariq"Abstract:
#UrbanGreenSpaces (#UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like #Islamabad, #Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad’s UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad’s UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the thematic maps, achieving an accuracy rate of 95.68% based on statistical metrics like Kappa coefficients. The study revealed significant disparities in UGS distribution.
"Wealthier zones had larger, well-maintained green spaces, while denser areas lacked accessible and functional UGS. Recreational spaces, institutional greenery, and waterways played a vital role in enhancing biodiversity, urban aesthetics, and community well-being, though many remain underutilized or degraded. Institutional green spaces contributed significantly to urban sustainability, comprising 17.05 km² of the total UGS area. The research highlights UGS as an essential #NatureBasedSolution (#NBS) for addressing urban challenges like #HeatIslands, #stormwater management, and #SocialInequalities. The findings serve as a model for other rapidly urbanizing cities seeking #ecological and social balance.
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"Conclusion
[T]his study underscores the pivotal role of UGS in fostering ecological #sustainability, social equity, and urban resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad. By leveraging GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research provides a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution, typologies, and functional value of #GreenSpaces across the city. The findings reveal striking disparities, where wealthier neighborhoods enjoy better-maintained parks and green belts, while densely populated and economically underprivileged areas often lack accessible and functional green spaces. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for equitable planning and management of urban greenery.
"The research affirms that UGS are more than aesthetic elements; they serve as vital ecological assets by regulating #UrbanMicroclimates, enhancing #biodiversity, managing stormwater, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Socially, they contribute to community well-being by offering recreation, relaxation, and physical activity spaces. However, the study also identifies significant challenges, such as the uneven distribution, poor maintenance, and underutilization of certain green spaces, which limit their potential to deliver these benefits.
"To address these challenges, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating UGS into #UrbanPlanning policies to ensure #EquitableAccess for all city residents, regardless of socioeconomic status. It also highlights the value of #CommunityInvolvement in the upkeep and management of green spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among local stakeholders. Sustainable funding mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships, are proposed to ensure UGS’s regular maintenance and future expansion. Moreover, the research advocates for continued use of data-driven decision-making, leveraging GIS tools to monitor and optimize green infrastructure for long-term sustainability. While this study focuses on Zone I, expanding future research to other zones would offer a more comprehensive perspective on UGS distribution and accessibility across the entire city.
"This research presents UGS as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle pressing urban challenges like #ClimateChange, flooding, and social inequalities, offering actionable strategies for policymakers and urban planners. While centered on Islamabad, these findings provide a valuable framework that other rapidly urbanizing cities can adapt to strike a balance between development and ecological integrity. The study reminds that sustainable cities must prioritize green spaces to ensure a livable, #equitable, and #resilient urban future."
Full article:
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07578-2#SolarPunkSunday #MoreTrees #GreenerCities #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities
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The 15-minute city is a dead end
#HackerNews #15minutecity #urbanplanning #citydevelopment #opportunityforall #deadend
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High Density Living, 2000 Years Ago: Inside the Roman Apartment Building
https://commonedge.org/high-density-living-2000-years-ago-inside-the-roman-apartment-building/
#HackerNews #HighDensityLiving #RomanArchitecture #AncientHistory #UrbanPlanning #Archaeology
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🔬 Present your research
🌍 Collaborate with global experts
📄 Publish and share your insights📍 Berlin
📅 September 14–15, 2026🔗 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/
🎟 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/registration#ISECEE2026 #EngineeringConference #AcademicConference
#SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation
#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #CivilEngineering
#Research #Academia #Researchers #PhDLife
#Berlin #GermanyResearch #BerlinAcademia
#TUberlin #HumboldtUniversity
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🔬 Present your research
🌍 Collaborate with global experts
📄 Publish and share your insights📍 Berlin
📅 September 14–15, 2026🔗 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/
🎟 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/registration#ISECEE2026 #EngineeringConference #AcademicConference
#SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation
#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #CivilEngineering
#Research #Academia #Researchers #PhDLife
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🔬 Present your research
🌍 Collaborate with global experts
📄 Publish and share your insights📍 Berlin
📅 September 14–15, 2026🔗 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/
🎟 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/registration#ISECEE2026 #EngineeringConference #AcademicConference
#SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation
#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #CivilEngineering
#Research #Academia #Researchers #PhDLife
#Berlin #GermanyResearch #BerlinAcademia
#TUberlin #HumboldtUniversity
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🔬 Present your research
🌍 Collaborate with global experts
📄 Publish and share your insights📍 Berlin
📅 September 14–15, 2026🔗 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/
🎟 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/registration#ISECEE2026 #EngineeringConference #AcademicConference
#SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation
#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #CivilEngineering
#Research #Academia #Researchers #PhDLife
#Berlin #GermanyResearch #BerlinAcademia
#TUberlin #HumboldtUniversity
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🔬 Present your research
🌍 Collaborate with global experts
📄 Publish and share your insights📍 Berlin
📅 September 14–15, 2026🔗 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/
🎟 https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/registration#ISECEE2026 #EngineeringConference #AcademicConference
#SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation
#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #CivilEngineering
#Research #Academia #Researchers #PhDLife
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/176436/ Wike Orders Arrest After Abuja Building Collapse, Seizes Lan #AbujaBuildingCollapse #BuildingRegulations #DevelopmentControl #FCTMinister #IllegalConstruction #Jikwoyi #LandSeizure #Nigeria #NyesomWike #PublicSafety #UrbanPlanning
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How the house and car nexus is destroying biodiversity
"Australian houses are among the largest in the world, averaging 236 square metres of living space"
"Local urban greening outcomes are subjugated to state government housing priorities."
"Driveway area has increased on average by 57% from 29m2 to 46m2."
"Front garden area has reduced on average by 46% from 102m2 to 55m2."
"Redevelopment has reduced canopy cover by 62% at the lot scale."
"Middle-ring suburban Sydney is experiencing a quiet yet profound transformation. As redevelopment accelerates, larger houses with expansive footprints and additional driveways are steadily replacing traditional front yards and gardens. This study examines 370 properties across Northern and Greater Western Sydney to quantify these changes. In areas where older, low-density homes have been replaced by newer, larger detached dwellings, the average front garden area has declined by 46%, while driveways and other impervious surfaces have increased by 57%. Most notably, front yard canopy cover has fallen by 62%. These patterns are not due to a lack of policy, but to a planning system in which local controls have become discretionary under ongoing state-level legislative reforms. Broader social trends toward larger homes and greater car ownership further reinforce this shift. The cumulative effect is leading to a substantial loss of private green space, contributing to higher urban heat, reduced biodiversity, and diminished connections with nature. Urban planning reform is urgently needed to embed minimum standards..."
Death of the front yards: How the house and car is replacing residential gardens >>
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264275126001617#cars #roads #housing #driveways #sprawl #expansion #MumAndDadDeveloper #UHI #UrbanHeat #gardens #backyard #GreenSpace #UrbanGreening #wildlife #biodiversity #trees #children #SmallLandclearing #UrbanPlanning #FossilFuel #dependency #failure #regulation #suburbia #Australia #culture
Image: Housing cars
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Good timing for NACTO (an association of North American #cities and #transit agencies formed to exchange #transportation ideas, insights, and practices and cooperatively approach national transportation issues) to have its 2026 Designing Cities conference in #Minneapolis, May 12-15. https://events.bizzabo.com/designingcities2026?mc_cid=7556cbed44&mc_eid=9ab2822fa2
As Thomas L. Friedman suggested in March 15 column “Why Minnesota Matters More Than Iran for America’s Future”:
"For anyone outside of #Minnesota who wants to help, the best thing you can do is #vacation in the #TwinCities or hold your next #convention here.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/opinion/columnists/minneapolis-ice-trump-neighbor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.TlA.MQ2h.tiZJNtoetgq3&smid=url-share#LoveThyNeighbor #LoveYourNeighbor #neighboring #neighbors #community #PublicTransit #TransportationPlanning #CityPlanning #UrbanPlanning #NACTO
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Come work with me as a project planner! You get to coordinate cutting-edge #research and #stakeholder interactions on using #VirtualReality in #UrbanPlanning focusing specifically on #mobility and #cycling.
So if you are based in #Helsinki, #Espoo, #Vantaa or anywhere nearby the Finnish capital region and looking for a #job #work #työpaikka, please apply!
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@digigeolab See this original post and come work with me and my brilliant colleagues work on using #VR #VirtualReality in #UrbanPlanning and in #Helsinki, #Copenhagen, #Tallinn and #Espoo to support planning of more equitable, accessible, and greener cities! #work #job #työpaikka #työ
