Tagged urbanism

Architects must balance the many needs of a local community when planning a public park design. There is much to consider when creating green spaces for individuals from multiple generations, diverse socioecono...

Cities often seem to be at higher temperatures than the suburbs. While it may seem like the sun and heat target major urban centers, that’s not quite the case.  Concrete, asphalt and other materials that so...

As concerns about climate change and dwindling natural resources grow, our endeavours are becoming more geared toward minimising our negative impact on the environment.  Due to increasing carbon emissions in ...

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced a €250 million plan to convert the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue into a pedestrian-friendly public space. Revealed in an interview on Sunday with Le Journal du...

Stefano Boeri has revealed the design of a circular elevated walkway that will be built below Renzo Piano’s replacement for the collapsed Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy. Conceived by his studio Stefano Boeri ...

As important natural elements in urban design, trees beautify and purify any landscape. However, the U.S. is currently losing 36 million trees a year, CNN reports. Aside from improving aesthetics, trees redu...

Japanese design studio Nendo has unveiled its first public space, a 6,000 square meter plaza christened CoFuFun that includes cafés, shops, meeting space, and play areas near Kyoto, Japan. The plaza – loca...