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A '15-minute' planned community is set to rise in Utah

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A range of transportation strategies will be employed in order to achieve this plan. 125-square-mile section of the downtown core called the “pedestrian priority zone.” ” In addition, mixed-use zoning will make homes easily accessible to jobs, schools, and essential services.

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R&D facilities for electric vehicle production are now the manufacturing sector's hottest commodity

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The city of Detroit is also working on a transportation innovation zone in conjunction with Ford’s new 30-acre Michigan Central mobility tech district from PAU to go along with another $130 million center for the University of Michigan that was announced recently for Ann Arbor.

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KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, Slovakia

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This district, once an industrial zone, has undergone substantial redevelopment, transforming into a mixed-use urban hub that combines residential, commercial, and leisure spaces. The new towers support this ongoing urban renewal, offering easy access to public transport and nearby cultural landmarks. Read more »

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New York City is debating a permanent move to keep outdoor dining structures in place despite criticism

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The head of the city Department of Transportation’s Open Restaurants Program told a City Council committee on Tuesday that the makeshift structures won’t be allowed to remain standing after the COVID-19 pandemic eases.

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MAD's latest project, MoLo, will serve as the gateway to Milan's burgeoning Innovation District

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According to the firm, the new hub will serve as a “monumental gateway” to the city’s burgeoning high-tech economic zone. The design for MoLo includes a five-story car park, said to be the hub's "centerpiece." Image render courtesy of MAD.

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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

ArchDaily

This led to a transit-oriented infrastructure with small clusters or urbanity along the transportation routes. Spearheaded by Jan Gehl ’s initiative for Strøget, Copenhagen started transforming its car-heavy areas into pedestrian-friendly zones. The major shift appeared in the 1960s.

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Glasgow approves 'people first' city centre transport plan

Urban Realm

Glasgow City Council has approved a transport plan which will guide the delivery of a People First Zone across the city centre over the next decade.