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🌆 Urban planning 🙇 Human geography 🧑🤝🧑 Sociology 🪙Political Economy, all in one.. Time for some reflective introspection.. 😊 Beautiful interview..

"If you ask for a room of architects or developers, ‘do you design streets?’ I guarantee you'd see very few hands go up. Yet, in reality, those architects, designers, and policymakers of the private realm contribute hugely to the street experience in a particular place." 🏙️ 🌆 What if our streets brought communities together instead of just moving cars? It’s a transformational idea. Skye Duncan, Executive Director of the Global Designing Cities Initiative, sat down with our founder, Philippe Demers, to discuss how she and her team are reimagining urban spaces to create safer, healthier, and more inclusive cities. 🚶♀️💡 From innovative tools like the "reverse periscope" to incredible before-and-after transformations, Skye dives into how we can reclaim our streets for people, not just vehicles. This isn't just about design—it's about shaping vibrant spaces where kids play, businesses thrive, and communities connect. 🌍✨ 🎥 Click the link to discover how we can unlock the true potential of our cities. https://lnkd.in/g6ifnHvF #MASSIVart #CreativePlacemaking #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #FutureOfCities #InclusiveStreets #RealEstateDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

Urban design and planning are not just about organizing buildings and streets, they are about shaping the soul of a city. Every street you design and every green space you create has the potential to transform lives. Great urban design is the art of storytelling. It connects the past, anchors the present, and inspires the future. It bridges culture, nature, and humanity, creating spaces where people feel alive, connected, and part of something larger than themselves. As an urban designer, You're not just building infrastructure, you're building memories, fostering belonging, and leaving a legacy of livable, resilient, and inspiring communities. Dont forget to create harmony between people and place. What you design today could be someone’s favorite childhood memory tomorrow. #urban_design #urban_planning #urban_redevelopment #master_planning

Check out a Few of Our Favorite Things! Explore local creativity and culture wherever you are—check out On the Grid: City guides by local creatives, as suggested by Columbus-based Designer, Whitney Baxter. On the Grid creators enlisted the help of local creatives from far and wide to highlight their favorite art and design-related sites and scenes. With a background in graphic design and architecture, and experience with wayfinding systems and placemaking, Whitney is inspired by new ways to capture the attention of viewers and get them excited to explore the content in front of them. A new park provides urban refuge in the heart of Arlington, Virginia—Leah Li, a Landscape Designer in MKSK’s DC Studio shares Metropolitan Park. The newly completed community park-space is a part of the first phase of Amazon’s new Arlington Headquarters (HQ2). This park plays an important role in DC Metro area, offering flexible spaces for urban refuge while providing programming for public art and play. Leah’s passions lie in improving the quality of life for city dwellers, bringing biophilic elements to urban landscapes. Explore the urban tree canopy of your city, the climate impact of your neighborhood, and more with MapLab—a resource recommended by Planner and Urban Designer Donny Zellefrow, in our Chicago Studio. Bloomberg has compiled a list of maps that shed light on urban conditions globally: from a census of street tree canopies to urban heat inequity. As a Planner, Donny is drawn to tools that inspire a deeper understanding of the complexities of our built environment while encouraging learning, engagement, and stewardship. MKSK is committed to expanding critical thinking surrounding these issues through our LAB for Climate Change & Biodiversity Resilience. #MKSK #ShapePlace #PlacesforPeople #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Planning #Design #ASLA #APA #ULI #FewOfOurFavoriteThings

We are excited to announce that CCY has been working with Arts Council of Big Sky to reimagine a former restaurant in the heart of Big Sky Town Center into a lively community arts hub. The adaptive re-use project reimagines the 7,700 square foot space to include flexible gallery space, classrooms, studios, ceramic facilities, performance space, recording studios, practice rooms, offices, and a headquarters for Big Sky’s new community radio station. To accommodate for the vibrant mix of uses, a second level will be added to portions of the existing building. Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/gJn29JPi CCY Architects #bigskyarts #communitydesign #bigskymontana #art #ceramics

🌟 **Jacobs vs. Alexander: Leading Thinkers in Urban Planning** 🌟 🔸 **Jane Jacobs:** Jane Jacobs, with her writings, especially her famous book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," had an undeniable impact on urban planning thoughts. She believed that vibrant and lively cities result from diverse land use and high residential density. Jacobs advocated for dynamic neighborhoods and believed that urban design should be bottom-up, with active community participation. 🔸 **Christopher Alexander:** Christopher Alexander offered a unique perspective on urban design by emphasizing complexity and natural patterns. He believed that cities should grow like living organisms, with their vitality emerging from intricate and interconnected networks. His book "A Pattern Language" helps designers create spaces that are fitting and harmonize with human needs. 🌍 **Different Views, Same Goal:** While Jacobs and Alexander followed different approaches in urban planning, they shared a common goal: creating better and more humane urban spaces. These two pioneers, with their knowledge and experience, aimed to create cities that better cater to their residents' needs – places where people can live, work, and commute comfortably. 💬 **Which Perspective Do You Find More Effective?** Are you a fan of Jane Jacobs' dense and diverse neighborhoods, or do you believe in Christopher Alexander's complexity and nature-inspired patterns? Share your thoughts with us! #UrbanDesign #JaneJacobs #ChristopherAlexander #CityPlanning #UrbanLiving #ModernCities #UrbanPlanning #CityArchitecture #UrbanLife

Why choosing the right rendering studio for your projects isn’t an easy task? Not every studio brings the same focus and expertise. A render for a high-end residential project won’t speak to the same audience as one for an urban development or for museum competition. That’s why finding a specialized studio is essential: one that understands the specific needs of your category and can highlight the right details. At Mary Nanckel Studio, we specialize in crafting visuals for the specific needs of real estate and architecture. Our goal? To make your project stand out. What’s been your experience with rendering services? #ArchitecturalVisualization #Renderingstudio #RealEstateDeveloper #MaryNanckel

Have you heard about the rising trend of "barndominiums?" If you're working to convert these structures into livable spaces, a high performance building wrap will be needed. TYPAR's got you covered. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiGtBujq #MoistureManagement #SustainableConstruction #BuildingResilence #buildingwrap

🏛 How do we breathe new life into old spaces? In my master’s thesis, I tackled the challenge of adaptive reuse by transforming an underutilized urban area into a dynamic knowledge neighborhood. This plan integrates riverfront development, street redevelopments, and improvements in urban character to create a cohesive, sustainable environment. 🌊 The riverfront acts as both a natural and social connector, while the redeveloped streets enhance pedestrian movement and neighbourhood identity. The result? A harmonious blend of history and modernity that fosters innovation, learning, and community. ❓ : What role do you think adaptive reuse will play in the future of urban design? #AdaptiveReuse #UrbanDesign #ThesisProject #RiverfrontDevelopment #StreetRedevelopment #UrbanCharacter #KnowledgeNeighborhood #SustainableCities

"Eyes on the Street" is a concept coined by urbanist Jane Jacobs in her influential book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities." It refers to the idea that active and engaged street life, with people walking, sitting, and observing their surroundings, contributes to community safety and urban vitality.   Eyes on the Street refers to individuals, such as residents, business owners, and pedestrians, who naturally observe and supervise public spaces. This constant presence of people creates a sense of safety and discourages crime. The concept emphasizes the importance of designing neighbourhoods and streets to encourage pedestrian activity and social interaction. Some public realm design features that help promote Eyes on the Street include wide sidewalks, storefronts facing the street, and well-lit areas. Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gknH-mGR   #yyc #yycliving #architecture #urbanplanning #planning #urbandesign #policy #eyesonthestreet