In the realm of urban planning and community development, the pursuit of excellence has given rise to a rare breed of public spaces – the 5-star destinations that transcend functionality to become vibrant hubs of social, cultural, and recreational. These spaces serve as the beating heart of our communities, fostering connections, promoting well-being, and contributing Read the full article…

For successful urban design proposals, it is important to understand the factors that contribute outside of a good design. Economic viability is one aspect often gets overlooked. By using the economic assessment toolkit, this creates a better overall understanding of the project to maximise the chance of a successful proposal. Introduction One of urban design’s Read the full article…

First Impression When I first encountered the blog course, I was actually a bit worried because it was my first time trying to write a blog. And I didn’t know how to write an attractive title. I also didn’t pay attention to these details when browsing the internet. Growth When I wrote my first blog, Read the full article…

The sociaeconomic impact on urban design Every city has its own pattern when it comes to the character and the livability of the city. There has been much research about how these patterns affect the socioeconomic conditions across spatial scales. Moreover, the value of urban design asks some fundamental questions about the place of architecture Read the full article…

Chapter 1: Adapting It was a rainy Thursday afternoon. After the introduction class by Tim we were rushing to find the classroom for blog tutorial. Many of us were still strangers to each other at that time. Meanwhile, the class had already begun as I reached. However, quickly secured a spot where I could see Read the full article…

What is urban design ? Urban design, to me, is the orchestration of spaces that shape the way we live, interact, and thrive in our cities. Its mission is to fill the gap left by planning and architecture. It is about creating harmonious environments that seamlessly blend functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Urban design is the Read the full article…

Health is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” (WHO, 2023). Through urban design, a well-designed neighbourhood can improve the health and wellbeing of its residents through strategic design choices. Introduction The impact of neighbourhood design Read the full article…

Person walks down a road (Williams, no date)   My first experience with blogging I have never blogged before, so this was a strange and new experience for me. I used to be more of a viewer of other people’s blogs. And for me, blogging is a window to share experiences and knowledge, and the purpose Read the full article…

To begin with, the way a neighborhood designed has big impact on how healthy and happy its people are. Over the years, there have been a lot of studies carried out regarding the effects of neighborhood design on health and well-being. Meanwhile, major health challenges including premature death, poor physical and mental health and health Read the full article…

First contact When I first saw the introduction of this course, I was very confused, frightened, worried that I would not be able to complete the homework. However, after first class, all these worries disappeared. Teacher divided us into multiple groups to discuss how to design the blog website. We became closer to each other Read the full article…

We live in an age where owning smartphones, computers, assistants (we all are familiar with Alexa and Siri), and smart equipment and homes are more indicative of being smart than intelligence and talent. The advancement of technology has overshadowed the parameters of living as SMART CITIES are the next big thing we are racing towards. Read the full article…

Public spaces are the beating heart of our communities, serving as essential hubs for social interaction, leisure, and contemplation. Not to mentioned the well-designed public spaces. Figure 1. Domino Park is a privately-owned public space in Brooklyn, developed by real estate firm Two Trees Management. (Harrouk, 2019) They are more than just physical objects; they Read the full article…