More people are living in cities now than ever before. However, the urban lifestyle can often come at the detriment of mental health, brought on by the rapid, often chaotic, and stressful nature of the metropolis and everyday work-life. Today, we see mental health conditions soaring and become one of the main contributors to the Read the full article…

 PUBLIC SPACE Public spaces have the power to connect people and cities. Image from Car Free NYC on Earth Day 2017. Photo by New York City Department of Transportation / Flickr Our impressions of a city are formed mainly by the quality of public spaces. If they are not pleasant and preserved, or if they Read the full article…

Definition of sustainable transportation: Sustainable transport systems, also known as green transport, refer to all modes of transport that have a low impact on the environment, including walking, cycling, transit-oriented development, green vehicles, car-sharing, and the building and protection of urban transport systems through the conservation of energy, urban space and the promotion of healthy Read the full article…

Five-Star Public Spaces in Urban Design introduction Public spaces are the heart and soul of a community. They provide a sense of place, a space for social Interaction, and a platform for cultural expression. They are essential for the health and well-being of individuals and the community as a whole. A well-designed public space can Read the full article…

Blog entry published by Georgina Walker on 10 November 2023   Understanding Child-Friendly Urban Design Child-friendly urban design is not a new concept, and neither is the variations in the definitions of what signifies ‘child-friendly’ design and how to measure the impact. However, as noted in the lecture by Dr Alkistis Pitsikali, the overarching connection Read the full article…

WHAT ARE PUBLIC SPACES? In cities, public space is essential to daily existence in the form of streets, parks, squares, and gathering places make it up. People from various ethnic and social backgrounds use them. However public space is a place where planned and unplanned social interactions can take place. Cities with well-designed public spaces are Read the full article…

What kind of public spaces are successful? Before turning to how to assess the effectiveness of a quality public space, it’s important to note that public space is an area or place that provides access to all members of the community or the wider public. Therefore, public space is usually assessed whether it is positive Read the full article…

One of the most important aspects of a city is public space, particularly high-quality public space that not only provides outdoor recreational areas for socializing, exercising, and playing but also has a good impact on people’s health. The closure of public areas has created social instability and protests, demonstrating that their use is not only Read the full article…

A public space is a place that is open and accessible to the general public (wikipedia). It is an important aspect of urban design. Creating a suitable physical framework can encourage people to use public spaces, engage in social activities, and spend more time outdoors . Therefore, the design and quality of public spaces are essential in Read the full article…

Introduction In a world where urbanisation is rapidly changing the way we live, the concept of child-friendly urban design has become increasingly significant. Child-friendly urban design is an approach to city planning and design that considers the needs of children and their families. It aims to create cities and neighbourhoods where children can safely and Read the full article…

Right in the middle of our busy cities, where skyscrapers reach high and streets are alive with activity, is where my adventure takes place: the perfect combination of urban design and architecture.  I am a final year student pursuing a Master of Architecture and urban design as a chosen elective route, and this is my Read the full article…

Odense Green Travel Experience Denmark is known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”, and in 2015 Odense was awarded the title of “Bicycle City” of Denmark. Odense has a population of about 200,000 people in an area of about 300 square kilometers. At present, Odense has 540 kilometers of cycling paths and more than 2-3 bicycles per Read the full article…