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Make London even greater

Wrong Side of History • 479 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏝 Travel City Planning Public Transportation Urban Design Architecture
  1. Priority should be given to building more homes in London through ideas like estate regeneration and deregulation of the housing market.
  2. Improving London's aesthetics by creating more open squares and rethinking the design of buildings and infrastructure.
  3. Enhancing transportation in London by expanding the railway system with projects like Crossrail and implementing measures to reduce car dependency and improve cycling infrastructure.

California Forever, the tech-billionaire funded city, plans for transit after all

Urben Field Notes • 32 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Urban Design
  1. California Forever, a tech-billionaire funded city in the Bay Area, is planning to include transit connections to improve accessibility and reduce reliance on cars.
  2. The lead urban designer behind California Forever is aiming to integrate rail systems to connect the new city to Sacramento and the Bay Area, highlighting the importance of regional transit connections.
  3. The proposed transit plans involve challenges such as negotiating with Union Pacific for track usage, but the project envisions a cohesive urban ecosystem with high-quality transit services and a compact urban form for easy access.

Green patch: Bällsta bro

The Third Place • 39 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Urban Design Community Engagement Environmental Impact
  1. Neglected urban areas like barren grass patches in cities can disrupt city flow and pose problems like attracting bad activities due to neglect.
  2. Transforming neglected spaces into green recreational areas with community input not only beautifies the area but also positively impacts the environment, creating win-win situations.
  3. Community involvement in urban design interventions fosters a sense of belonging, enhances neighborhood aesthetics, and manages resources like rainwater effectively.

Little boxes — and they all look just the same

City Hall Watcher • 98 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Architecture City Planning Urban Design Development Aesthetics
  1. Toronto's architecture is becoming more monotonous due to recent provincial legislation affecting design approvals for buildings.
  2. City Hall is preparing for a by-election to replace Mayor John Tory, with the process set to begin after Pride weekend.
  3. The development pipeline in Toronto has seen a significant increase in proposed residential units, reaching a record high in 2021.
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