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U.S. cities experience ‘Doppler shift’ in walkable urban development

BD+C

The 30 largest cities in the U.S. are experiencing a “Doppler shift” in walkable development, according to a researcher at the George Washington University School of Business and co-author of the report, 2019 Foot Traffic Ahead report.

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The New Heart of the City: How Energy Districts Are Reshaping Cityscapes

Architizer

Energy facilities have traditionally been situated on the outskirts of cities and towns, much like kitchens were conventionally tucked away in the corners of homes, separated from living spaces. Similarly, energy facilities were generally placed far from city centers to minimize their visual and environmental impact.

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News: Belgian urban designers Dogma win the 2023 RIBA Charles Jencks Award

Bustler

The award has been given out annually since 1993 in honor of practices or individuals whose work has made substantial contributions to both the theory and practice of architecture in honor of the late theorist and architectural designer who passed away in 2019. Read the full post on Bustler

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BIG and Samoo unveil design for "flood-proof" floating city Oceanix Busan

Deezen

Architecture firms BIG and Samoo and tech company Oceanix have revealed their design for a first-of-its-kind climate-resilient floating city , destined for the seas off Busan in South Korea. Oceanix Busan will be a first-of-its-kind floating development in South Korea.

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Tirana’s Radical Transformation: How Albania’s Capital is Defying Tradition and Rewriting Its Future

Architizer

Yet, Tirana is now defying these challenges, leading a new wave of urban development that is rewriting its future. It wasn’t until when the economy started to grow in the 2000s that Tirana’s leadership made urban development a key priority. So, how did this come about?

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Villages for Unhoused People Are Popping Up in More Cities. What’s It Like to Live in Them?

Dwell

Department of Housing and Urban Development report. In Oregon, one of the states at the forefront of the country’s homelessness crisis, cities like Portland and Salem have already invested in tiny-home communities. See the full story on Dwell.com: Villages for Unhoused People Are Popping Up in More Cities.

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Jordan Weber creates installation that monitors Detroit's air quality

Deezen

Artist Jordan Weber has created a sculpture that monitors air pollution in Detroit Supported by local organisations Sidewalk Detroit and Canfield Consortium , the sculpture is part of the ongoing Detroit Remediation Forest project by Weber , which includes multiple installations in the city's East Canfield Village neighbourhood.