Understanding the Residential back alleys Alleys are often forgotten spaces in an urban setting that holds a sense of drama with the nature of linearity.  This blog discusses about, how transforming the back alleyways of terraced housing in the UK could lead to a creation of community driven, environmentally attractive zone for mental health and Read the full article…

Introduction   Walking in the community is seen as a healthy way of life and a sustainable form of transportation. To enhance neighbourhood walkability, it is essential to comprehend the primary determinants of walkability. According to Friedman’s (2017) analysis, mixed neighbourhoods are one of the built environment characteristics that contribute to walkable communities.   Mixed Land Read the full article…

My Continuous Growth Time flies, the second semester is over, and this is my second time writing a blog. Compared to the first time I wrote a blog, I have become much more proficient, and I have made a lot of progress in literature search and writing in blog format. I also know that the Read the full article…

1.Definition and background There are many different understandings of the term “inclusive”, so there are many different definitions of “inclusive community”. One sentence in the Sustainable Development Goals succinctly states the meaning of inclusive cities: “Leave no one behind.” Inclusive cities should enable everyone in the city to participate in urban planning, access high-quality public Read the full article…

1.Definition Affordable housing is housing which is deemed affordable to those with a household income at or below the median as rated by the national government or a local government by a recognized housing affordability index. Avaliable at：https://www.sohu.com/a/576540867_121403 2.Background Policy makers at all levels – global, national, regional, municipal, community associations – are attempting to respond to the issue of affordable housing, a highly complex Read the full article…

Developments of residential areas with a higher population density than typical are known as high-density housing. For example, High-rise apartments are deemed as high density, mostly when compared to single-family homes or condos. This type of housing is usually proposed in areas where the real estate prices are too high, and there is not much Read the full article…

Affordable housing is not only a type of housing, but also a reflection of social policies and urban planning concepts. Its implementation requires the joint efforts of the Government, enterprises and society to achieve sustainable urban development and improve people’s quality of life. Affordable housing is not limited to its literal meaning, but can also Read the full article…

“Inclusive community” refers to a community that accommodates, accepts and respects diversity, differences and different opinions. Such a community not only welcomes the participation of people of different backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, genders, ages, abilities and so on, but also encourages them to make use of their own strengths and talents within the community, and to Read the full article…

Published by Georgina Walker on 28 March 2024   Getting Started Throughout the semester the module has focussed on self-directed meetings, peer-reviewing blogs, academic insights and gaining experience with the use of a short form content method of academic expression. As a MArch student, I have thoroughly enjoyed gaining knowledge and experience in urban design Read the full article…

Introduction The growing migrant population and urban sprawl have made mixed-use communities an efficient means of managing these issues. This sustainable development strategy addresses the issue of urban sprawl and, more crucially, could provide safety for the community. An example graphic represents the Mixed-Use community – Saxonvale, M (n.d.) The safety of the community In Read the full article…

Introduction With the global energy crisis, the reduction of energy consumption has become an important issue around the world, and passive house design plays an important role in reducing energy consumption. In fact, passive house design has been widely used in the urban design field to a large extent, and even in some places it Read the full article…

Image 1: Urban green spaces provide a way for people to connect to nature within a developed city Photo taken by Jean-Christophe BENOIST [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)] In the context of modern cities, humans are facing many challenges, including air pollution, heat island effect, and decline in residents’ quality of life. Therefore, the planning and Read the full article…