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With population increases and global urbanisation, the city has become the focus of many built environment professionals. However, one part of our human existence seems to have been sidetracked – what is going to happen to the countryside? |
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The urban process has undergone a global transformation of scale, creating what could be called a Third Revolution. Now more than ever, citizens have the opportunity to balance urban building processes. |
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Despite being surrounded by activity, can cities leave their inhabitants feeling isolated? |
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Considering the enormity of managing government housing in London’s poorest borough, you can imagine my surprise when I received a letter from Tower Hamlets Homes informing me of an obstruction in the communal area of my residence being caused by my doormat. |
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A LOVE LETTER TO SYRACUSE from samuel j macon on Vimeo. |
After asking residents what they loved and hated about the area, local artists went on to paint messages based around this feedback onto the town’s bridges. This artistic expression aimed to both restore purpose to the bridges, and unite residents. |
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In a world undergoing rapid urbanisation and witnessing the rise of the megacity, it’s easy to forget about the villages and towns that began this transformation – areas our cities could learn a lot from. |
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Some great magazines covering architecture and urbanism have tumbled through my letterbox in the past few weeks. Here are the highlights. |
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Ever wondered what goes on in the sky above one of the world’s largest cities? Check out this timelapse video of London’s skies created by the guys at Digital Urban. |