Cities may have loads of opportunities and energy but have also been linked to a variety of issues affecting human well-being. Traffic noise, commutes, and pollution all end up affecting our stress levels and even our sleeping habits. City planners have the responsibility to ensure that we don’t all go crazy just living our lives.
As awareness about urban development grows, different online groups have formed that are devoted to showcasing the best designs or shaming the worst. We also reached out to Professor Alan March from the Melbourne School of Design to learn more about urban planning in general. So get comfortable and be sure to upvote your favorite examples. If you want to see more, check out our other article on this topic here.
#21 How Things Would Be Different With A Little Bit Of Rezoning And A Land Value Tax
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#22 Bumpy Plates For Blind People, Everywhere In France, I Hope It's The Same For The Other Countries Too
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#23 Traffic Light With A Mirror To Allow The Drivers To See The Pedestrians/Cyclists That Are In Their Blind Spots
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#24 “Forget The Motor Car And Build Cities For Lovers And Friends.” - Lewis Mumford
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#26 So We Got The Possibility To Redesign Our Street A Year Ago And We're Quite Happy With The Result
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#27 Car Wash Replaced By Beautiful New Georgian Townhouses During 2017 In Stamford UK
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#32 My City Has Been Removing Some Street Parking And Making These "Parklets". It's A Much Better Use Of Space
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#37 Professor Carlos Moreno's Urban Theory Of ‘15-Minute City’ - A Concept Where Everyone Has Access To All Facilities And Resources Within A 15-Minute Walk Or Bike Ride
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#38 This Is Why We Should Prioritize Infrastructure For Bicycles And Pedestrians Over Infrastructure For Cars
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