Archinect

JULY 22, 2022

New York State officials on Thursday approved a sweeping redevelopment of Midtown Manhattan that would transform Pennsylvania Station, the busiest transportation hub in North America, from a run-down transit center into a city centerpiece. The project’s approval allows an application to be made for federal funding.

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Deezen

JUNE 7, 2024

Architects and transit officials have raised concerns over the well-being of New York 's transit infrastructure after the plan to tax automobile drivers entering the city was paused by the state government. The health and welfare of the most vulnerable New Yorkers depends on bold climate action and public transportation," said Weisz. "The

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2022

The city government will now formally consider the petition, with a decision due to be announced in February. Public transport networks would be expanded, and roads would be redesigned to increase space for pedestrians and cyclists. If the city rejects their proposal, they will need to increase the number to 175,000.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 22, 2023

City Hall = The Former EWEB Headquarters I’ve chronicled the interminable and almost comically tragic saga of a new, yet-to-be-realized Eugene City Hall for more than a decade now on this blog. I found this news additionally surprising because the City previously passed on the EWEB headquarters option. What happened?

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2023

In late October, the city of Glasgow in Scotland voted in favor of adopting a feminist urban planning strategy in a bid to tackle the overwhelming percentage of its population who do not feel safe or seen in the city. Surveillance Module by Escobedo Soliz Studio , Mexico City, Mexico.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Read: Matthew Mazzotta builds retractable Storefront Theater for Nebraska community According to the team, a new streetcar line planned for the city prompted the move. "A We are inspired by the energy in downtown Omaha and recognize the importance of a vibrant urban core for the city's future," he added.

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Community Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this part we will search for the opportunities for a flourishing city beyond the office. Let's find out what trends could provide the seed for a potential success story for the next generation of cities. In the first part of this article we described the current symbiotic relation of downtown and the office.

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Community Architect Daily

MAY 5, 2022

To some the Baltimore Charm City Circulator (" The backbone of any great city is transportation") is nothing but a toy for the young professionals and "creatives" who live in the affluent parts of the City also known as the "white L". A bus system, critics say, that further cements the racial divide in our city.

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Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2024

It would not be an exaggeration to say that cities as we know them today would not have been possible without reinforced concrete. It functions both as a root system as we would think of it — that is, a fungus transports nutrients through its mycelium — but also as a kind of giant brain. The post Can You Really Grow a City?

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

The Texas Capitol Complex – designed for the Texas Facilities Commission – spans approximately 150 acres across 40 city blocks around the Texas State Capitol. We hope this project will enhance urban spaces in the city, contributing to the State of Texas' and Austin's unique, vibrant identity."

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Deezen

AUGUST 8, 2022

C40 Cities director of urban planning and design Hélène Chartier argued she would not "want to live in a place where it's so narrow", while architect Winy Maas said he "would love to live in such a kind of environment". The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. Is it feasible as a city?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Having been dubbed the next step in humanity’s evolution, it is no surprise that about $500 billion worth of funding has already been poured into developing the online presence of the new city-state NEOM. The unique city promises to house all essential amenities less than a five-minute walk away for each of its residents.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Architecture studio Taller Capital has created a linear park in Mexico City that incorporates a walkway and made with materials optimised for water retention and dust mitigation. Called Héroes de Tecamac Boulevard, the project was located in an urban area north of Mexico City.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We might not like to admit it, but the cities we live in have an unhealthy addiction to parking space. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 2 billion parking spaces — that’s over 6 spots per person — for the nation’s 250 million cars. Start an A+Firm Award Application today. .

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2022

The second finalist in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival is Daniel Czyszczon, who has proposed a public transport network with small electric vehicles called Flowee. Czyszczon designed the concept for the city of Kraków , Poland, as an alternative to traditional public transport. Daniel Czyszczon.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Elon Musk 's infrastructure firm The Boring Company has submitted plans to construct the North Miami Beach Loop tunnel in Miami , which would shuttle people in a dedicated fleet of Tesla cars from the north of the city to the beach. If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 10, 2023

Västerås Travel Center is a new infrastructural hub in the heart of one of Sweden’s largest cities. The building is expected to open in 2025 and seeks to bring the entire city’s infrastructure together under one roof. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group The landscape unites across the railway and is shaped by flow.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

"For this project, we were therefore working in a paradoxical 1960s context, on an innovative urban project to improve the user experience, while also contending with the formal urban treatments required for road transportation." It estimated the lifespan of the bridge at 125 years. The photography is by Stéphane Brügger.

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BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2015

By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world''s population will live in cities. But as society and technology change, so will the urban landscape—and our metropolitan future will be quite different from current cities, according to Fast Company and a panel of design experts. Architects Designers Engineers Building Types'

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2024

Foster + Partners and Arup contributed to the design of four stations for the California High-Speed Rail, which will connect San Diego in the south of the state with Sacramento in the north, as well as a number of cities in between. A "flexible outdoor plaza" on 16th Street is also included in the plans.

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BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2015

By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world''s population will live in cities. But as society and technology change, so will the urban landscape--and our metropolitan future will be quite different from current cities, according to Fast Company and a panel of design experts. Architects Designers Engineers Building Types'

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Deezen

APRIL 2, 2024

Kansas City-based Populous has been tasked with replacing the 1.25-million The facility – which is estimated to generate $155 million in economic output annually – is also a hopeful location of the 2026 Breeder's Cup. The facility will redevelop the original Belmont Park , which first opened in 1905 and was renovated in 1968.

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

The complex connects via an outdoor staircase to the city's BeltLine, a 22-mile (35 kilometres) urban trail and light rail system that reconnects communities that have been divided over the course of Atlanta's history. Each fin is shaped to minimize wind profile and snow and ice accumulation.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 22, 2022

With an estimated annual passing capacity up to 750,000 passengers, the port can dock the world’s largest cruise ship. It covers 9 major cities in the Pearl River Delta and 5 international airports within a 100-km radius. B1/F and the ground floor are utilized for ground transportation. Photo © CreatAR Images.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Promotion: the City of Copenhagen is transforming the Danish capital's harbour into a vibrant public space with recreational activities and residential developments. The City of Copenhagen is transforming the Danish capital's harbour into an enjoyable public space. A bike bridge named The Bicycle Snake was designed by Dissing+Weitling.

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Deezen

AUGUST 2, 2023

Named Future Car Park, the building is located in the city's central business district and has a capacity of 500 cars. The system then continuously adjusts the parking arrangements as the estimated pick-up time approaches. "We An additional four orthogonal towers, located on the corners of the site, contain fire escapes.

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Deezen

MAY 6, 2022

The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops. The architects worked closely with the City of Minneapolis and public advocates on the project. The office facility brings together 10 city departments.

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Brandon Donnelly

JULY 30, 2023

Eventually this network — which is distinct from but connected to the city’s existing metro network operated by STM — will span 67 kilometers and have a total of 26 stations. As with most big city building projects, Montreal’s REM is being and will continue to be criticized. So this is a near doubling.

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2022

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes. Now we smell gas only when we light the range, briefly transporting ourselves back to the anxious ordeal. Cities across the country are banning gas in new homes. More than 70 percent of New York City’s greenhouse gas output, for instance, comes from its buildings.

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Brandon Donnelly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

For next year’s budget (2024), the City of Toronto is projecting a $1.5 – $1.7 One persistent debate is whether the city actually has a revenue problem, or whether it’s simply an expense/spending problem. billion budget shortfall. This is according to a recent report prepared by Ernst & Young and Strategy Corp.

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Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

Located in southeast Portland , the city-owned park encompasses 16 acres (6.5 In addition to Olson Kundig, Land Morphology worked with a dozen speciality consultants, a 14-person community advisory committee, the City of Portland and a group called Leach Garden Friends. hectares) and is open to the public. Top: photo is by Aaron Leitz.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

The City of Chicago recently put out the LaSalle Reimagined Initiative IFP , which, in the words of Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, aims to “create hundreds of homes, including much-needed affordable housing in the city's central business district.”

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

With a focus on enhancing the patient experience through a cutting-edge healthcare facility, Mount Carmel Health System built a new full-service teaching hospital and medical office building at its Grove City campus in Ohio. for the cases considered. Multiple factors contribute to this reduction. and was constructed in just 48 months.

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e-architect

JANUARY 26, 2023

Now this 17-hectare development in the historic heart of the city is set to transform Birmingham and create major economic opportunities, including an estimated 8,000 new jobs. This once in a generation opportunity has the potential to reshape Birmingham’s city centre.

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BD+C

MAY 28, 2024

They also provide healthcare facilities with a transportation network for Ubers/Lyft’s, taxis, and medical transportation services. The 3D models allowed the VCU Health administration and City officials alike to feel comfortable that this solution would work for the foreseeable future. in a network. Is there enough space?

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Brandon Donnelly

MAY 16, 2024

These are the time estimates that Google gave me: It was going to take me over 4 hours to walk there. But as a general rule, when it comes to big and dense cities, you really can’t beat trains and bikes for moving the greatest number of people, as quickly as possible. Over an hour to drive there. It depends on a number of factors.

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Architizer

JANUARY 2, 2023

The United States has an excess of paved parking spaces (an estimated 2 billion ), and city officials have begun exploring alternative uses of these concrete spaces in the hopes of encouraging pedestrian movement and discouraging vehicle use. Listen to Isabel Castilla’s Future Fest talk here. .

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