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Browsing Urban Planning

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Retail

Why London’s latest urban development is building around independent retail

A new residential development in southwest London is offering a blueprint for how large-scale urban housing projects can anchor community through independent retail.

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Technology

Architects embrace wearable tech to connect with Mother Nature

Danish design studio Inxects has unveiled the Gaia Communication System (GCS), a ground-breaking wearable designed to bridge the gap between humanity and the natural world.

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Design

Smart New Towns

LS:N Global talks to London-based master planning and urban design firm AR Urbanism to discuss the pillars of a regenerative new town, the pros and cons of smart infrastructure and the promise of brownfield sites.

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Retail

Five Global Placemaking Projects to Watch

Urban regeneration in city centres is happening around the globe at pace; developers are looking to cultural, community and sustainable touchpoints to tap into future placemaking opportunities.

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Design

World's largest construction project in wood to begin in Stockholm by 2025

Sustainable urban development firm Atrium Ljungberg has announced Stockholm Wood City as its latest conscious venture.

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Urbanised World

A data-driven cycling network connects Milan

Building the infrastructure necessary to allow its residents to cycle safely and conveniently, the city of Milan is creating a bike network that connects 80% of the urban area.

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Technology

A sanitising streetlight offers hope for public gatherings

Design agency Studio Roosegaarde is proposing a sanitising streetlight to protect against Covid-19.

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Luxury

Repurposed Retail Market

As Covid-19 hits real estate, vacant department stores, shopping malls and their car parks are being given a new lease of life.

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Technology

AI-driven mobility

As a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles, design studios are experimenting with integrating artificial intelligence into smaller, more agile formats.