Tag: urban design
Unraveling the Importance of Spatial Heterogeneity
CONCEPT OF SPATIAL HETEROGENEITY- Understanding Spatial inequality or spatial heterogeneity is a major need of the hour, stating the different verses of differences. In terms of socioeconomics, this condition impacts the major sectors of healthcare, infrastructure, public services, welfare, and so on. Such distribution occurs in, Urban- Urban, Urban-Rural divide, majorly where the differential factor…
Public Squares: An Important Part of Urban Planning
There have been public squares since the Greek Civilization. The public square, also referred to as the “Agora,” was crucial in forming towns. It was a public area in the middle of the city where events including political assemblies, sporting and musical competitions, theatrical performances, and commercial activities took place. Similar to this, the Roman…
Fascinating Effect Human Behaviour in Urban Spaces
Accepting the influence of human behaviour and experience on the process’s end result has been a cornerstone of design evolution since the dawn of time. We are currently dealing with a concept of urban space that goes beyond a typical collection of characteristics. The atmosphere in urban areas and end users’ knowledge of it has…
Manhattan New York: Understanding Urban Morphology
Urban morphology is the study of urban spaces that are physically laid up and constructed, with an emphasis on how these spaces have changed over time. It entails examining building type, public areas, land use patterns, roadway patterns, and plot patterns. By solidly understanding urban morphology, urban planners, architects, and geographers can better comprehend how…
How can a city make you feel good exactly ?
What makes a good city? For most urban planners would answer the urban fabric- the streets, the blocks, and the buildings. In “Great Streets”, Alan Jacobs, Professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, found that good streets have narrow lanes (making them safe from moving cars), small blocks (making them comfortable),…
Chandigarh: Where Urban Planning Meets Imagination
Chandigarh, a union territory and planned city located in northern India, serves as the joint capital of the states namely Punjab and Haryana. The city of Chandigarh was the dream city of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru and it serves to blend the monumental architecture, cultural growth, and modernisation alongside. Le Corbusier, a…
10 Brilliant Tips for Urban Planning for Newbies
Introduction Urban planning is the sculpting of the structure of cities and towns. It involves various developments like the arrangement and planning of buildings, transport systems and networking, public areas and open spaces, and great amenity spaces for recreational activities. Nowadays, Urban planning has become a necessary discipline because cities are getting overpopulated rapidly and…
10 Best Books for Aspiring Urban Designers: Enhancing your Knowledge and Perspective
Books for Urban Designers For aspiring urban designers, immersing oneself in the world of books is an invaluable way to gain knowledge, broaden perspectives, and refine design skills. With the complex and ever-evolving nature of urban environments, staying informed and inspired is essential. In this article, we have curated a list of 10 essential books…
Best Urban Architecture Ideas You Can Apply To Your Home
Introduction Trends in home décor have changed, and urban architecture design has taken the front seat. Its popularity has grown over the years and has gained much attention from many new homeowners. This is mainly because of its minimalistic yet impactful designs. It holds a sophistication that you can achieve in any home. Urban architecture…
An Extraordinary Tale of Two Cities: Paris Before and After Haussmann
One of the most important urban reform initiatives in history was the Haussmannization of Paris, also known as the Second Empire restoration of Paris. Prefect Georges-Eugene Haussmann was designated by Napoleon III to supervise the conclusion of this extensive urban planning project, which was carried out in the city of Paris between 1853 and 1870.…
