According to the World Health Organization, the environment where we live determines almost 24% of our health status. No wonder adults living in and children growing up in urban settings are increasingly exposed to high levels of air and noise pollution, tend to have less contact with nature, have poorer nutrition and even lack physical activity.
Luckily, good urban planning can not only prevent these risks caused by urbanization but even improve our quality of life. Smart urban planning can make busy public areas natural and peaceful spaces capable of reducing stress, promoting sustainability and a sense of well-being.
There’s this corner of Reddit known as Urban Planning that is dedicated to collecting and sharing the best and worst examples of urban planning. From entire city infrastructures to small details like stands for bikers to grab onto while waiting for the light, there are many things that influence how we move around and feel in cities that you probably haven’t noticed before.
Below, we wrapped up some of the most interesting examples.
#23 In Paris, The Financial District Is Isolated From The Old City Center, Allowing It To Keep Its Appearance
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91points
#25 Toronto Wants To Kill The "Smart City" Forever: After The Failure Of Google's Techno-Utopian Sidewalk Labs Project, Urban Planners Are Focusing On Green Space, Livability And Affordable Housing
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80points
#28 This United Airlines Tourism Pitch For America Is Horrifically Unappealing. (In Sydney, Australia)
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72points
#30 I Don't Know How That Feels To Live In Downtown Cleveland, But It Definitely Looks Like A Giant Parking Lot.
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62points
