It’s said that a woman with a dream is a force to be reckoned with and Jane Jacobs emulated this. She was born on 4th May of 1916 to a…
The most important element that is necessary for all living things is water. Life cannot exist without water, therefore finding a solution to the issue of water in deserts has…
Ohio, often referred to as the Buckeye State, is renowned for its diverse landscapes, ranging from industrialized cities to serene countryside. Its strategic location in the Midwest, along with a…
In the quest for sustainable urban development and enhanced quality of life, the implementation of a reliable and affordable public transport system emerges as a pivotal solution, particularly in bustling…
Just as ageing in place is an implementation of universal design at the residential scale, inclusive urbanism is an implementation of universal design at the urban scale. Inclusive urbanism means…
Architectural Graphic Standards by the American Institute of Architects and Dennis J. Hall – Books for Architectural Detailing and Construction The collaboration between the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Dennis…
When the Advancing world seems to be running on Information Technology and aligned to meet the global demands when the developing cities are trying to catch up with highly sophisticated…
Gone are those days, when the cities grew as compact settlements with all the necessary amenities available in close vicinity. These close-knit zones promoted residents to walk or use bicycles…
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a city programme with over 246 member cities worldwide, established by UNESCO in 2004. To react to the challenges of the 21st century, achieving…
In Urban history and geography, the concept of edge cities has become a new settlement model focused on decentralisation of the heavily dense metropolitan areas. Edge city is an area…
‘Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run and Win the Fight for Effective Transit’ is a comprehensive guide to reviving usage of public transit systems, specific buses in your cities.…
It is to be lamented that in a nation like America, where great futuristic innovations originate and first see the light of the sky, many deaths occur annually at the…