#urbanplanning — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #urbanplanning, aggregated by home.social.
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Reading the Walkable City is a trip.
Encountered someone in a coffee shop trying to find a copy and told them there are a bunch at the #umnduluth library...
#urbanplanning is no simple matter even if the ideas are easy and obvious getting the people to them doesnt appear to be #DuluthMN #walkablecity
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Reading the Walkable City is a trip.
Encountered someone in a coffee shop trying to find a copy and told them there are a bunch at the #umnduluth library...
#urbanplanning is no simple matter even if the ideas are easy and obvious getting the people to them doesnt appear to be #DuluthMN #walkablecity
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Reading the Walkable City is a trip.
Encountered someone in a coffee shop trying to find a copy and told them there are a bunch at the #umnduluth library...
#urbanplanning is no simple matter even if the ideas are easy and obvious getting the people to them doesnt appear to be #DuluthMN #walkablecity
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How Much Can Urban Trees Reduce Extreme Heat?
A three-year Guildford study found a woodland site markedly cooler during extreme heat. Its single-site comparisons also show why local context matters.https://ferdiox.com/blog/2026/09/06/how-much-can-urban-trees-reduce-extreme-heat/
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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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@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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@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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@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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@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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What Happens When the Marginal Driver Is a Robot?
Today, congestion is partly constrained by human tolerance. At some point, a trip becomes slow enough that the marginal driver decides it is not worth making. But what happens when the marginal driver is no longer a person? What if it is an empty robotaxi repositioning itself, or a self-driving car carrying a Chipotle burrito across town?
Those trips may be willing to tolerate much more delay than a human commuter. Instead of autonomous vehicles making long commutes easier and encouraging more sprawl, they could actually push congestion to a much worse equilibrium. A commute that takes 30 minutes today might take an hour or two simply because so many low-value automated trips are willing to sit in traffic.
That could eventually force a change.
My preferred solution would be simple congestion pricing: charge every vehicle the same market-clearing price to use scarce road space, with no special exemptions. Raise the price until traffic flows freely.
If that makes a private car trip cost $70, so be it. A bus carrying 30 people can spread the same road charge across 30 passengers. A car with four people can split it four ways. The system naturally rewards higher occupancy without needing complicated rules about which vehicles deserve priority.
Then use the congestion-pricing revenue to improve transit.
That could become especially powerful in sprawling cities that already have underused rail infrastructure. Take SunRail in Orlando. If I-4 became painfully congested, it might suddenly make sense to take a robotaxi to the nearest station, ride the train for the long-distance portion, and take another robotaxi at the other end.
At that point, the giant parking lots around suburban rail stations become less necessary and can be replaced with compact pickup and drop-off zones. The parking lots can then be redeveloped into housing, shops, and offices. More development around the stations creates more riders, which supports better frequency, which makes the surrounding development even more attractive.
There would probably be an ugly transition period. But I can imagine autonomous vehicles pushing the current system hard enough that we finally start treating road space as the scarce resource it actually is.
And if that ultimately produces faster roads, better transit, more pooling, and denser development around rail, the end state could be substantially better than what we have today.
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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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Talk by Nolan Gray, author of "Arbitrary Lines" and leaning national expert on the Housing Crisis. Followed by a panel discussion with Mr. Gray, Representative Stephen Wooden, and Joshua Lunger (Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Grand Rapids Chamber).
Event was hosted by Abundant Housing Michigan and Strongtowns Grand Rapids.
#Housing #Zoning #UrbanPlanning #GrandRapidsMI
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The friction-free design principles at the heart of Japan's busiest cities
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #builtenvironment #citylife
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260805-four-simple-rules-behind-japans-most-liveable-cities
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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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Amazing Plan for a (nearly) Car-Free Amsterdam
@notjustbikes#Amsterdam #CyclingParadise #BicycleCulture #AmsterdamBikes #BikeCommuteCar-Lite & Urban Planning: #Autoluw #CarFree #UrbanPlanning #CarFreeCity #StreetFilms #WalkableCitiesSustainability: #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #GreenCity #Micromobility
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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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[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 power of collaboration: How we can reduce traffic congestion
https://research.google/blog/the-power-of-collaboration-how-we-can-reduce-traffic-congestion/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48881967
#HackerNews #collaboration #trafficcongestion #urbanplanning #sustainability #innovation
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A Scale-Invariance-Based Algorithm Application For Land Surface Temperature Downscaling In Denmark
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https://doi.org/10.3390/rs18132263 <-- shared paper
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https://zenodo.org/records/20863040 <-- shared open data for downscaled LST dataset for Copenhagen
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H/T @CLIM4cities
#urbanclimate #downscaling #landsurfacetemperature #LST #AI #machinelearning #scaleinvariance #residualcorrection #Sentinel #Landsat #satellite #remotesensing #earthobservation #CLIM4cities #UrbanClimate #ClimateServices #MachineLearning #ClimateAdaptation #heatwave #temperature #ontheground #Copenhagen #Denmark #impervioussurface #asphalt #roof #concrete #albedo #heatabsorption #mitigation #urban #urbancentre #treecover #vegetation #urbanheatisland #planning #design #hotspots #monitoring #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #model #modeling #usecase #operational #climatechange #extremeweather #evidencebased #adapation #sustainability #urbanplanning #climateresilience #EssentialClimateVariable #ECV
@+ATLANTIC | @Danish Meteorological Institute | @ESA Φ-lab Collaborative Innovation Network | @CLIM4cities -
On March 4, days after the start of the #war with #Iran, #Trump personally negotiated the price of concrete [?!?!] to be provided by one of Clark’s wholly owned subsidiaries, according to a summary of the terms that notes his involvement. The summary indicates the price, initially more than $47 million, dropped $2.3 million during the negotiation.
#law #EastWing #ballroom #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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After signing the #EastWing contract, Clark officials notified the White House that the company planned to award #NoBid deals to at least 11 subcontractors for demolition, abatement, excavation, fencing & other services, according to copies of correspondence obtained by The Post. Two of those subcontractors are Clark subsidiaries.
#Trump #law #ballroom #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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The role of the Executive Residence “does not include maintenance or repair involving structural building elements or major utility systems for those areas, which are handled by GSA or NPS,” acc/to the memorandum, which expires in 2029.
…Clark’s internal construction cost estimates rose from $200 million in July 2025 to $600 million by March 2026, WaPo previously reported.
#Trump #law #EastWing #ballroom #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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The #EastWing contract is the latest example of the admin turning to #NoBid deals to hasten a Trump-style makeover [ick — Mar-a-Lago face] of the nation’s capital, which has included handpicking firms to upgrade #LafayetteSquare next to the #WhiteHouse & to “renovate” the Lincoln Memorial #ReflectingPool.
#Trump #law #ballroom #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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The confidential contract with Clark Construction, along with related correspondence & records obtained by The Post, reveal for the first time how the #Trump admin bypassed norms last summer as it set the #ballroom project in motion.
Records also show that Trump was directly involved in [badly] negotiating some costs for the #EastWing project.#law #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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The #WhiteHouse routed the contract through the Executive Residence, the document shows, an office that is exempt from rules that require federal agencies to solicit competitive bids & disclose details to the public. The office is typically responsible for routine repairs, entertainment expenses, & the purchase of furniture, art & other items for the executive mansion.
#Trump #law #EastWing #ballroom #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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#WhiteHouse officials last year secretly awarded a #NoBid contract worth up to $500 million for the construction of the #EastWing #ballroom in an unusual arrangement that sidestepped typical contracting procedures designed to control costs, acc/to a copy of the agreement obtained by WaPo.
#Trump #law #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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It’ll probably be as well done as the no-bid #ReflectingPool.
#Trump is using a $500M #NoBid contract to build his White House #ballroom
The secret agreement was routed through a #WhiteHouse office that typically handles repairs & furnishings & is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.#law #TaxPayersMoney #GovernmentWaste #oversight #landmark #UShistory #UrbanPlanning #architecture
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Artists got fed up with ‘anti-homeless spikes’ and revamped them in the coolest way
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/anti-homeless-spikes-revenge-ex1/
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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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Visual Clustering Of Urban Environments: Associations With Household And Travel Characteristics
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104546 <-- shared paper
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#UrbanAnalytics #TravelBehavior #BuiltEnvironment #StreetViewImagery #UrbanDesign #TransportationPlanning #Seattle #Equity #DataScience #PSRC #PugetSound #PacificNorthWest #USA #PNW #model #modeling #StreetView #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #remotesensing #StreetView #SVI #BMI #urbanform #travel #routing #travelbehaviour #methodology #visualintelligence #planning #policy #urbanplanning #mobility #visualmetrics #walkability #transit #urbandesign #workflow #GIS #spatial #mapping -
"On the outskirts of #Copenhagen, one municipality is adjusting its streetlighting system in a way that departs from decades of urban convention. The solution looks minor. A colour change, visible mostly at night, only on certain streets. But the reasons behind the shift reflect a broader convergence of #biodiversity policy, #climate targets and #infrastructure design."
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/denmark-red-streetlights-urban-lighting-revolution/
#Lighting #OutdoorLighting #LightPollution #Denmark #Europe #UrbanPlanning
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High Resolution Simulation Of Urban Compound Flooding Under Climate Impacts
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2026.102771 <-- shared paper
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#ClimateChange #FloodResilience #UrbanPlanning #ClimateAdaptation #HydrodynamicModeling #CompoundFlooding #SeaLevelRise #sealevel #Flood #flooding #depth #hazard #risk #riskassessment #Urban #urbanplanning #resilience #NewYorkCity #NYC #Hoboken #NewJersey #infrastructure #damage #cost #economics #vulnerability #urban #hydrodynamic #city #cities #climatechange #extremeweather #model #modeling #spatial #GIS #mapping #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #highresolution #pluvia #rainfall #precipitation #fluvial #HurricaneIda #stormsurge #building #structures #topography #drainagesystems #infiltration #emergencyservices #framework #workflow #methodology -
Bridging The Land Use Gap - Examining Tree Canopy Cover And Connectivity By Land Use In 10 U.S. Cities
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128626 <-- shared paper
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Example: https://seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OSE/Urban%20Forestry/2021%20Tree%20Canopy%20Assessment%20Report_FINAL_230227.pdf <-- shared 2021 City Of Seattle Tree Canopy Assessment- Final Report
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #treeequity #Landuse #landcover #Earthobservation #Environmentaljustice #Urbansustainability #Urbanpolicy #urbanplanning #remotesensing #city #cities #tree #treecanopy #heatstress #vegetation #management #monitoring #parks #recreation #greenspace #residential #industrial #canopycover #habitat #biodiversity #heatisland #connectivity #US #USA #citypark #urbanparks #treeplanting #planning #contagious #climate #ecology #publichealth -
Thirty Years of the U.S. National Land Cover Database - Impacts and Future Direction
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https://doi.org/10.14358/PERS.25-00121R2 <-- shared paper
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“Editor's choice article for the October Issue of Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.”
#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #opendata #earthobservation #landcover #USA #NLCD #MRLCC #history #datacollection #impervioussurface #classifaction #landform #forestcanopy #fedscience #fedservice #deeplearning #AI #spatialanalysis #change #monitoring #usecase #research #landmanagement #management #policy #planning #support #agriculture #urbanplanning #environment #ecosystems #biodiversity #conservation #water #hydrology #humanhealth #risk #hazard #soils #naturalhazard #spatiotemporal #landchange #forestry #watermanagement #waterquality #publicsafety #groundwater #NCLA #wildfire #stormwater #extremeweather
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#NewYork - Services for the UnderServed using #UrbanGardens to target food insecurity
The initiative has been so successful that Services for the UnderServed plans to include gardens in all future developments.
Rob Flaks, Jul 17, 2025
"In a city where food and housing insecurity often go hand in hand, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is planting solutions for both at the same time.
"At a supportive housing complex in #BedStuy, residents are tending to one of the first urban gardens launched by S:US back in 2011. The garden features edible plants, flowers, and even beehives producing fresh honey, - all maintained by the tenants themselves." 'To be able to garden, get your hands dirty—it’s an amazing resource I hope all of our community has access to,' said Mike Hollis, vice president of #FoodInsecurity at S:US.
"The initiative has been so successful that S:US plans to include gardens in all future developments. 'When you have that foundation of #HousingSecurity and #FoodSecurity, it gives people the stability to take the next steps in wellness, employment and personal growth,' Hollis said.
"The Bed-Stuy building, which offers stabilized rent for individuals with disabilities and serious health conditions, is home to 54 residents. For tenant Yussuf Salam, the garden has been life-changing. 'I got into the garden, I went to school—you learn things about yourself,' he said."But the gardens are just one of over 30 such properties in the borough, with a total of 1,484 housing units. But their latest project is taking root in #EastNewYork, where the organization is developing #Alafia, one of its largest projects to date.
"Alafia is a multiphased, mixed-use development on a 28.5-acre site in the #SpringCreek area. Once complete, it will include 2,400 units of #AffordableHousing and #SupportiveHousing, a health clinic, community and commercial spaces, manufacturing facilities and over 11 acres of publicly #accessible open space.
"Alafia is currently partially opened with 452 affordable housing units for tenants—many of whom are formerly homeless or living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"Those behind the project say projects like these are the size and scope they need to tackle our boroughs housing crisis.
" 'That is such an opportunity for the organization and the borough to expand the work, giving people dignified housing and spaces to grow their own food,' Hollis said."Just like in Bed-Stuy, any surplus produce from Alafia’s gardens will be donated to local #CommunityFridges, ensuring that the benefits extend beyond the housing sites themselves."
#SolarPunkSunday #UrbanGardens #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpace #GrowYourOwn #GreenTime
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The London Museum of Water & Steam in London, England#waterworks #urbanplanning #steam #sewers #section-Atlas
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An Interagency Perspective On Improving Consistency And Transparency Of Land Use And Land Cover Mapping
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1549 <-- shared USGS publication
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #USA #nation #national #landcover #landuse #interagency #coast #coastal #change #remotesensing #satellite #risk #hazard #management #opendata #resources #vegetation #forest #agriculture #planning #climatechange #MRLCC #landchange #conservation #ecosystems #usecase #urbanplanning #water #watersecurity #foodsecurity #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #MultiResolutionLandCharacteristicsConsortium #federal #report
@USGS | @BLM | @USFS | @USFWS | @NOAA | @USDA -
Updates To New Zealand Topo50 Map Coverage - Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/toit%C5%AB-te-whenua-linz-_our-talented-cartographers-have-been-busy-activity-7274891422502195200-mCGe <-- shared post
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https://www.linz.govt.nz/products-services/maps/new-zealand-topographic-maps/topo50-map-chooser <-- Topo50 NZ Map Chooser
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https://www.linz.govt.nz/products-services/maps/new-zealand-topographic-maps/topo50-map-chooser/topo50-map-bs24-mount-robert <-- Topo50 map example - BS24 - Mount Robert
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H/T Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand
#GIS #spatial #mapping #map #papermap #geotiff #opendata #NewZealand #coverage #usecase #Topo50 #download #topographic #AI #machinelearning #emergencyresponse #planning #urbanplanning #tramping #tourism #leisure
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Our #CalBike partner San Francisco Bike Coalition has an excellent new video, a message also relevant for Monterey County and virtually everywhere! https://youtu.be/kDLgzs_Q2cc?si=AkcqgxLgu5NrkCad
And if you prefer, as we do, to watch/listen to videos via #DuckDuckGo's Duck Player, instead of on Youtube, refer to https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/duck-player/.
#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #Monterey #SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoBicycleCoalition #SFBike #CaliforniaBicycleCoalition #CompleteStreets #VisionZero #SafeStreets #ActiveTransportation #UrbanPlanning #TransportationPlanning
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More Faults, More Resolution, More Features - The New Zealand Active Faults Database Webmap Gets A Major Upgrade
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https://www.gns.cri.nz/news/more-faults-more-resolution-more-features-the-nz-active-faults-database-webmap-gets-a-major-upgrade/ <-- shared technical article
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https://data.gns.cri.nz/af/ <-- New Zealand Active Faults home page/ webmap
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #spatiotemporal #fault #faulting #NewZealand #earthquake #geology #risk #hazard #groundsurface #webmap #record #database #surfacetrace #geomorphology #geomorphmetry #NZAFD #infrastructure #earthquakeengineering #engineeringgeology #planning #urbanplanning #regulations #geotechnical #landuse #permits #slip #frequency #riskassessment #GNS
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To combat the health impacts of extreme heat, trees are key. They provide crucial cooling, which helps keep outdoor spaces safe and accessible. Initiatives like Phoenix’s Cool Corridors show how planting trees in high-use areas can promote activity and resilience. With rapidly rising global temperatures, investing in tree cover is essential for maintaining healthy, active communities. Details here: https://americanforests.medium.com/how-trees-can-help-keep-us-healthy-and-active-in-hot-weather-d001a3cebeee
#UrbanForestry #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #TreeEquity #UrbanPlanning
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Comprehensive Risk Evaluation In Rapti Valley, Nepal - A Multi-Hazard Approach
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2024.100346 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #rapti #lumbini #risk #hazard #nepal #suspectibility #vulnerability #flood #flooding #water #hydrology #multihazard #riskassessment #geology #engineeringgeology #massmovement #landslides #debrisflows #erosion #model #modeling #map #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #remotesensing #susceptibility #planning #development #mitigation #urbanplanning #naturalhazards #probability #geostatistics #forestfire #wildfire #bushfire #extremeweather #climatechange #vulnerability #physical #social #publicsafety #economic #environmental #riskzones -
The #SpaceSyntax Lab seminar at the #BartlettSchoolOfArchitecture has three more exciting speakers lined up for May and June 2024, talking about urban regeneration, housing and spatial cultures.
Seminars are online on zoom, Thursdays at 4pm BST and open to all!
More information and to register:
#architecture #urbanism #UrbanPlanning #ArchitecturalResearch #archidon
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📢New Working Paper out!
#sfb1265 PI Angela Million, Xiaoxue Gao & Rui Wang analyse the production and refiguration of "gating spaces" and the meaning of #gatedness in a Chinese enclosed residential compound.
#gatedcommunity #urbanplanning #spatialmethods #workingpaper #spatialresearch #UrbanChina
Read it here:
https://sfb1265.de/en/publications/publication/gao-x-million-a-wang-r-2023-gating-and-gatedness-interpreting-the-procedural-refiguration-of-an-enclosed-residential-compound-in-guangzhou-working-paper-no-11/ -
This my little # index. It will be edited
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