Urban development

A New Era – A new take on Relaxation and Activation - In Japanese cities, urban development is dense and public facilities and amenities have evolved whereby multiple functions occupy the same land. This dense development also means that open spaces such as parks are treasured. Furthermore, in recent times public spaces are becoming commercial spaces and commercial spaces are becoming public spaces. This fusion of parks, commerce, and hotels has created a new synthesis of "relaxation" and…

SAHMRI by Woods Bagot is transforming the city of Adelaide with sustainable design.

Active planning initiatives being coordinated by the Planning Department. Find more information inside each initiative, including details, associated files, and contact information.

Urbanismo

The Hill-to-Downtown Community Plan unlocks the potential of a transit-served downtown as a walkable, mixed-use district.

The University of Vermont offers students innovative graduate programmes in engineering in a collaborative environment.

Walkability is a crucial first step in creating sustainable transportation in an urban environment. Effectively understanding and measuring the complex ecology of walkability has proven challenging for many organizations and governments, given the various levels of policy-making and implementation involved. In the past, Western and Eurocentric standards have permeated measurement attempts and have included data collection practices that are too complicated to have utility in many parts of…