Urban beautification campaigns are usually sold to local residents as a way to improve their daily lives. Design elements—from lighting systems to signs, benches, bollards, fountains and planters, and sometimes even surveillance ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2022
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America's youth have historically been excluded from using public spaces how they want, in addition to being left out of design discussions. Including them in this process will have long-term societal benefits, according ...
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2020
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What does it take to be a happy and healthy city? In any city, myriad factors go into the mix – and of course we are not dealing with just one kind of city. But, due to the world history of colonisation, models are still ...
Environment
Mar 28, 2019
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On my way to work, I walk across the intersection of Knuckey and Wood streets. Most days a homeless man on his haunches is mouthing bureaucratic platitudes: "Let's workshop this? We need to have meeting about this! Can you ...
Environment
Oct 23, 2018
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Level crossing removals should be viewed as part of a total picture for an effective transport system and the best way to achieve this is to incorporate elevated lines or 'skytrains', according to Melbourne researchers.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 2, 2016
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In this issue of Planning Theory and Practice, our Interface section explores a shift from a 'keep flood water out' approach towards a long-term strategy of mitigating flood risk and increasing the resilience of our communities ...
Other
Apr 4, 2013
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Several weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast, the devastation is still being felt—particularly in hard-hit sections of New York and New Jersey. The storm has also raised ...
Environment
Nov 15, 2012
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Research shows that street furniture, barriers, parks, public spaces and neighbourhood architecture can stir up powerful emotions in local residents. This should be taken into account in programmes designed to reduce tensions ...
Social Sciences
May 14, 2012
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