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A simple guide to 15-minute cities

Deezen

The 15-minute city concept has repeatedly made the news this year. What are 15-minute cities? The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept that, as its name suggests, aims to create communities where people can access key amenities by travelling no more than 15 minutes on foot or by bike. Who invented the 15-minute city?

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NYC announces Midtown South office conversion rezoning to combat housing shortfall

Archinect

New York City officials announced plans on Thursday to ease the conversion of office buildings to housing and to open manufacturing areas south of Times Square to new residential development, as part of a broader push to reinvent the struggling business district in Midtown Manhattan and address the city’s housing crisis.

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A new 15-minute city is being developed near Salt Lake City

Brandon Donnelly

In 2018, the Utah State Legislature passed a bill creating a new land authority to guide the future development of 600 acres of state-owned land in Draper, Utah (just south of Salt Lake City). This is a difficult thing to achieve in many cities, but I think it’s one the greatest urban amenities out there.

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Cities modify density zoning to spur more affordable housing projects

BD+C

With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations.

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High-Tech, High Pace: This Groundbreaking Humanitarian Build Reimagines Reconstruction in Crisis Zones

Architizer

. “You never know where and when the missiles will come,” says Maria Povstyana, clarifying, as if it were needed, how challenging logistics can be in the world’s most visible war zone. So we need to find a solution to rebuild these cities fast, using innovative technologies, and make them look good.

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Aedas-Designed Nansha Cruise Terminal Complex to Create A Vibrant Coastal Community by Aedas

Archinect

With an estimated annual passing capacity up to 750,000 passengers, the port can dock the world's largest cruise ship. The terminal is located in Nanshawan District in the Guangdong Free Trade Zone, with a total berth length of 770 meters. It is the first cruise home port in China to realize seamless connection with the metro subway.

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Berlin citizens propose law to ban cars from city centre

Deezen

The city government will now formally consider the petition, with a decision due to be announced in February. The ambition is to reduce the number of road accidents, improve air quality and reduce the city's carbon footprint. If the city rejects their proposal, they will need to increase the number to 175,000.

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