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Henning Larsen and Ramboll win competition to transform Prague Central Station

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Driven by the introduction of a new tram line and anticipated 200% increase in the number of visitors, the new future mobility hub signifies a transformative milestone in Prague’s urban development. Central to the design is a large, open-roof timber canopy, unifying the surrounding park, central station, and communal transport center.

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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. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.

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Henning Larsen and Ramboll win competition to transform Prague Central Station

aasarchitecture

Driven by the introduction of a new tram line and anticipated 200% increase in the number of visitors, the new future mobility hub signifies a transformative milestone in Prague’s urban development. Central to the design is a large, open-roof timber canopy, unifying the surrounding park, central station, and communal transport center.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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One approach is the implementation of traffic calming measures, such as road narrowing, chicanes, speed bumps and pedestrian zones, which reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety. In contrast, modern urban planning often segregates cities into distinct zones: residential here, commercial there and industrial far, far away.

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Good News Baltimore: Transit Oriented Development at Metro Station

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Reisterstown Plaza TOD area (MDOT) On December 13, 2022, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) awarded for entering into an exclusive negotiating privilege agreement with Wabash Development Partners to develop approximately 25 acres (approximately 3 acres zoned TOD-4 and 22 acres zoned TOD-3) of unimproved land and surfaced parking lots.