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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

ArchDaily

From the days of the Roman Forum to the Silk Road and the markets of ancient Greece, they are undoubtedly essential parts of urban life, or “the center of all that is unofficial. However, these erratic and adaptive urban spaces serve core functions in any developing city, acting as pillars of community in many different facets of society.

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HUD Finds Discrimination in Chicago’s Public Housing Development

Dwell

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) detailed the findings of a recent probe into the city’s affordable housing development practices. According to the Sun-Times, HUD found that the city has wrongly denied the development of new affordable housing through the tool of "aldermanic prerogative."

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What role do simulations play in the green design process, and in architectural careers?

Archinect

Speaking to Politco about the potential for the data-driven replica to aid Barcelona's urban development, the city’s Deputy Mayor noted: "We are in an emergency situation in which we no longer have time to make mistakes. The digital twin project in Barcelona joins similar digital urban environments being built to replicate U.S

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Helsinki reveals initial shortlisted candidates for Makasiiniranta redevelopment contest

Archinect

Finland’s capital is one step closer to announcing the designer of its next great urban development project. The City of Helsinki has revealed nine shortlisted candidates for the redevelopment of Makasiiniranta in the city’s South Harbor.

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Good News Baltimore: Transit Oriented Development at Metro Station

Community Architect Daily

Therefore, the news that MDOT plans to convert one of its parking lots to a "town center" and has selected a local development team is good news. The area is a large parcel of land adjacent to a Reisterstown Plaza Metro Station located at 6300 Wabash Avenue in Baltimore City, ideal for a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. For those who will work in Stockholm Wood City, there will be the opportunity to be involved in the development and design of an ambitious sustainability project.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

Sign up for key information about the 12th Annual A+Awards, set to launch this fall. Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Landscape and planning development Sierra Sathorn.

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