Introduction: From Soil to Society In the context of rapid urbanization in China, the demand for green spaces transcends ecological concerns, touching upon issues of equity and community well-being. Community gardens emerge as a compelling solution, fostering environmental sustainability and social cohesion. These modest spaces are redefining our understanding of inclusive and participatory urban design. Read the full article…

Background As the boundary between city and water, waterfront space is not only an ecological corridor, but also a carrier of vitality for public life. Waterfront space has multiple values ​​of landscape aesthetics, ecological services and social activities by connecting water and land. In modern urban design, waterfront design needs to follow four principles: coordinated Read the full article…

Since the second semester, my understanding of Blog assignments has become clearer compared to the first semester. I have come to realise that it is not simply a list of information or an introduction to knowledge, but rather, it involves presenting a point of view on a clear topic, and arguing it by analysing its Read the full article…

Reflecting on my blogging journey throughout Semester 2, I can feel a big change in the quality of my posts and obstacles I overcame in Semester 1 had now been reduced, leading to a better blogging experience this semester. Last semester, I struggled with time management and balancing the academic depth required with the colloquial Read the full article…

Looking back on this semester, I would say that this course really opened the door to a new world for me. As an undergraduate with a background in interior design, I was a bit panicked when I was first confronted with the grandiose-sounding concept of urban design. The city is so big, and I had Read the full article…

More and more cities are beginning to realise the reality that we are designing cities that are constantly challenged by heavy rainfall and flooding. Especially in waterfront areas, where the terrain is low and drainage is slow, a single downpour can turn a street into a river. In the face of such an urban environment, Read the full article…

Blogging when I began was a bit like trying to dance with two left feet. I had enthusiasm, thoughts, and a lot of open tabs – but corralling all of that into something readable (and, if I was fortunate, enjoyable) was a bit like trying to read ancient scrolls. Now? I might still trip every Read the full article…

At the beginning of semester 1, blogging felt like a side task — something I had to do, not something I understood. I struggled with what to write and how to structure it. I remember just describing what I did in class, but without really thinking why it mattered. Now, looking back from the second Read the full article…

As the second semester comes to an end, so does the blogging journey for now. I’ve definitely made progress in areas I struggled with during the first semester, although there are still aspects I need to keep working on. Let’s start with what went well. One major improvement was in academic referencing for blog posts. Read the full article…

Looking back at the two blogs I wrote this semester, one about “15 minute living circle” and the other discussing “reuse of roof space”, I realized that writing a blog is not just about completing assignments, but also a process that allows me to truly understand and integrate into urban design. At the beginning of Read the full article…

Urban space is increasingly becoming a ‘battleground’ where the needs of different age groups collide. Whether it is an intergenerational argument on a Newcastle bus or square dancers competing for space with basketball players in China, urban design has failed to reconcile the needs of generations ( figure 1). Figure 1: The divide between young Read the full article…

Introduction On the growing issue of aging. Why do some shared housing projects seem to thrive while traditional senior housing fails to inspire a sense of community? By observing global cases – Earthsong Eco-neighbourhood in New Zealand; Yarrow Eco-village. I have come to believe that their success lies not only in architecture, but also in Read the full article…