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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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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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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.

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How to maximise facades in wall-to-wall architecture | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>Whether due to urban regulations, typologies, land use or even informality in urban development, building between adjacent structures limits the number of faces of a new architectural volume.

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News: Helsinki reveals initial shortlisted candidates for Makasiiniranta redevelopment contest

Bustler

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. Read the full post on Bustler.

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Urban Growth Strategies: Homes & Jobs for 2045

SW Oregon Architect

Given the number of ongoing projects related to housing and economic development, City staff reached out to a broad list of housing and development experts, employers, and business owners to help inform the Urban Growth Strategies project’s priorities and outcomes. I found the kickoff meeting encouraging.

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Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023

Deezen

Dezeen Events Guide has launched a digital guide to the 2023 edition of London Design Festival , with key information about some of the best events. The installation was informed by the Mino Matsuri festival, which takes place annually in the Gifu prefecture of Japan, inviting locals to create paper shrines.