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Foster + Partners unveils vertiport terminal concept for Dubai

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A new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) terminal concept has been unveiled by Foster + Partners. The firm says its plan would augment the Dubai International Airport (DBX) and was developed in unison with Skyports Infrastructure, which Foster + Partners called a leader in advanced air mobility (AAM).

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Utrecht, Netherlands. Photos by Petra Appelhof. Shanghai, China.

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Detroit installs America's first wireless EV charging track

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Detroit has debuted an EV charging roadway concept from Electreon inside of its new Michigan Central Station innovation district they say represents a “major milestone in the future of mobility” as the first-ever wireless charging roadway in America.

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Half Company designs Halfgrid transport network that combines cable cars with AI

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A network of autonomous cable cars transports people and goods around a city in this concept developed by transport design studio Half Company. Halfgrid is a proposal for a city-wide transport system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to move suspended capsules to their designated location.

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15-minute city an "easy way to explain an old concept" says Edmonton planner

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A planner from Edmonton , Canada, has defended its 15-minute city plan after criticism from locals, saying that the plan uses age-old concepts and "will enable the City of Edmonton to support growth more efficiently". Cities are embracing the 15-minute city idea because it is an easy way to explain an old concept."

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New Directions: 7 Ways Contemporary Architects Are Shaking Up Traditional Transport Spaces

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Yet, in deft hands, transportation structures can transcend this hazy realm of the in-between to become meaningful destinations in their own right. As well as celebrating the immediate landscape, the design emphasizes the socio-historic roots of this transportation method too.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. ETODs prioritize those who depend on transit most heavily to accomplish their daily needs.