Blog entry published by Georgina Walker on 07 December 2023 [FIG. 1] Ventus Naturalised Gardens, Singapore (Joson, 2022) Theorists and urban designers, such as Ebenezer Howard, have long understood and promoted the benefits of the integration of nature into the urban setting to move towards a healthy urban environment. The benefits extend beyond the visual Read the full article…
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INTRUCTION A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data. In other words, smart cities are responsive cities that are able to receive, process and return efficient information and services. The way to make a smart city successful is to capture the soul Read the full article…
Introduction With the development of big data and the popularization of informatization, more and more countries have entered the era of smart cities. Therefore, this blog selects several cities that have been recognized as doing well in the field of smart cities. So that, it can help us understand some of their typical practices. Figure1: Read the full article…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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Coming from a STEM-focused engineering background, urban design initially felt completely different to what I was used to. Throughout my undergraduate degree, I mainly studied maths, sciences and programming within different engineering fields. I specialised in civil engineering, which featured investigating ground conditions, conducting site surveys, learning design codes and structural analysis. However, civil engineering Read the full article…
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BACKGROUD Over the past few centuries, most designers have failed to take children’s needs into consideration. But it is very necessary to build a child-friendly city, which plays a vital role in the healthy development of children. HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS Our cities need to have the following characteristics. Safety Reducing pollution, increasing green space Read the full article…
Published by Georgina Walker on 20 October 2023 I am in my final year at Newcastle University studying on the Master of Architecture course. The Urban Design modules were my chosen elective route as part optional specialism. During my urban design studies, I have enjoyed the importance the course places on theoretical reading. I Read the full article…
Benefits of Prioritizing Child-friendly Urban Design Definition: Nowadays, more and more cities are designed without considering the needs of different people, just like children who need more space for activities. Van Vliet and Karsten have said that ‘The Child-Friendly City (CFC) label means different things to different people, influenced by their professional interests’ (Van Vliet Read the full article…
