From Vision to Practice Skerningham Garden Village in Darlington represents an exciting example of how health, sustainability, and community engagement can be integrated into good urban design. At a time when towns and cities across the globe are faced with the challenges of growth, environmental protection, and the maintenance of cultural heritage, the project Skerningham Read the full article…

In modern cities, public space has a very important place.It is a space open to all, belonging to the people, for the benefit of the health and well-being of all citizens. Community cohesion should also be enhanced through good public space, which is a key factor in supporting the sustainable development of a city.In cities Read the full article…

As a master’s student studying urban design, I’ve always found it fascinating how cities shape our lives. One thing that often gets overlooked in urban planning is how children experience these spaces. Inspired by the work of Dr. Alkistis Pitsikali, I’ve been reflecting on what makes cities truly child-friendly and how we can build environments Read the full article…

In contemporary society, with the continuous development of urbanization, cities have occupied forests, lakes, woodlands and grasslands that can handle water resources, breaking this natural water cycle. With the pace of development, water resources in cities are constantly being taken. When rain comes, they can only be treated as sewage. If they are not handled Read the full article…

Introduction of Smart Cities Smart cities have been a big deal for urban planners since the 2000s. The whole idea is to use digital tech in city infrastructure to make life better for people, solving issues like transportation, energy, and governance. A couple of early examples are Masdar City in the UAE and Santander in Spain—they Read the full article…

Is a city just a collection of buildings? Or is it a living stage that contains people’s lives and experiences? A city is not just a space composed of structures but includes the stories and history of the people living there. We experience small moments in our daily lives, interact with different people, and make Read the full article…

Design Codes: Bridging Vision and Function in Urban Development As a student deeply engaged in urban design and planning, and having grown up in Shanghai—a city emblematic of rapid urbanization—I have seen firsthand the profound impact of thoughtful planning on shaping communities. In China, where cities evolve at breathtaking speed, the concept of design codes Read the full article…

Introduction Hello everyone! My name is Zhefei Huang, and I’m currently studying Urban Design. Growing up in Shanghai, a city known for its dynamic blend of modern architecture and historical heritage, I’ve developed a deep interest in how well-designed spaces can positively influence people’s lives. The constant evolution of Shanghai’s urban landscape has inspired me Read the full article…

The theme of this lecture is Livable Neighbourhoods.The speaker shared many cases from design to practice. How to explore urban design and transportation planning to improve improve the livability of communities.It is worth mentioning that the concept of people first is very important.So, I have a few things I’d like to say in summary and Read the full article…

My summary of my experience in writing blogs in the first semester is based on my own personal experience. To be honest, because my undergraduate major is interior design, I don’t know much about urban design. Through this course, I have a little understanding of urban design. Urban design has gone through a long evolution from the Read the full article…

‘For me, I just hope to live in a better environment, without any illegal construction, with the roads flat and the streets clean. In fact, to put it bluntly, for ordinary people like me, happiness is to get real changes and improve our quality of life and living standards.’ With the acceleration of urbanization, the Read the full article…

Blogging this semester has been quite an experience, not only putting ideas into words but most importantly determining what to say and how to say it, culminating into what title to use to tie it all together. This short reflection breaks my semester-long trip down into positive, negative, humorous, and concluding ideas. The Good: Finding Read the full article…