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LandmArch. launching #makingplaces and #UPPERALLSTREETS in #Greece and #Sweden. We demonstrate our commitment to enhancing urban environments and promoting sustainable urban development. Integrating elements like #schoolstreets and emphasizing #landscapearchitecture can significantly contribute to improving urban mobility, fostering social sustainability, and creating vibrant communities #schoolstreets #landscapearchitecture #urbanmobility #placemaking #sustainableurbandevelopment #socialsustainability #makingplaces

Mixed-use developments are increasingly transforming the Lower Mainland, creating vibrant urban environments that promote sustainability and walkability. These projects are fostering communities that seamlessly integrate living, working, and recreational spaces. #MixedUseDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #WalkableCommunities

Revitalizing Riverwalks ++ [improving communities] Revitalizing riverwalks in a city can have profound implications for urban development, enhancing pedestrian experiences, attracting talent, boosting economic growth, and promoting tourism. A well-designed riverwalk can transform previously neglected areas into vibrant public spaces. The use of landscaping, art, seating areas, and recreational amenities can create an inviting atmosphere that encourages walking and social interaction. -- Talented individuals and families are attracted to cities that offer high quality of life, including recreational spaces and opportunities for leisure. Riverwalks can serve as social hubs, enhancing the overall living experience in the area.

Urbanization and real estate development are reducing the green spaces within cities. There is more concrete and less greenery. Urban green spaces include urban gardens and parks, and are vital for maintaining the quality of life in cities. A WHO report reveals that urban green spaces promote physical and mental health, alleviate stress, provide psychological relaxation, and reduce exposure to noise, air pollutants and excessive heat. Urban green space planning needs to be an integral part of urban development, since it is vital for a healthy environment. Developing green spaces in urban cities can help to create new business start-ups and job opportunities. #sustainablecities #urbandevelopment #greenspaces #environment

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When discussing developments, the conversation should never be about "density" or even "zoning" ... it should be about PLACEMAKING! Does it fit within the context of the neighborhood and promote a place where people want to be? #design #development #placemaking #housing

Concept of Placemaking in Urban centre's well explained for Urban planning

Successful placemaking improves community health by enriching people’s experience of a place, making it feel ‘alive’ in ways that magnetise people and create a sense of attachment to it. How that manifests in the real world, however, can sometimes feel like a vague and abstract urban planning principle. So, here are some clever placemaking examples in action that show this powerful and innately human concept at work: #placemaking #urbanplanning #australia #sustainablecities #streetart

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life, it is easy to forget the tranquillity that nature can provide. However, what if we were to imagine our cities as national parks, where the beauty of the wilderness can be experienced right at our doorsteps? By discovering the hidden oasis within our urban landscapes, embracing their enchanting beauty, and awakening the spirit of nature, we can find inspiration and serenity in the midst of our everyday lives. #PrescribeNature #NatureInCities, #UrbanGreenSpaces, #Nature #CityAsNationalPark, #NaturePreservation, #SustainableUrbanLiving, #GreenCityVision, #UrbanWellbeing, #NatureConnection, #RewildingCities, #NatureForHealth, #EnvironmentalInnovation, #CityWildlife, #UrbanNature https://lnkd.in/g3FJZ3N3

🌍 Global Fact of the Day Urbanization is on the rise! 🚀 Today, 56% of people live in cities, and by 2050, that will increase to 68%. What challenges will this bring for sustainability? Watch to learn more. #Urbanization #SustainableCities #FutureOfCities #PolicyResearch #GlobalTrends