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The main urban planning principle of city development is compaction instead of expansion. A city should be built for short distances, not for fast speeds. By expanding, the city puts an end to the progress of its own infrastructure, and therefore the quality of life. Tags: compact_city

Lev Vladov on a frequently asked question about the legitimacy of criticism of murals from the creator of drawings on electrical panels In recent years, many murals have appeared in the city on the blind ends of residential buildings - large images paid for from the city or regional budget.

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Jan Gehl described in detail the criteria by which we can talk about the quality of a street. Is the place protected from cars, or do you have to constantly look around to avoid getting hit by a car? Security in terms of crime - are there many people on the street (after all, the more, the safer)? Is the lighting good? Is life active around this place? Protection from unpleasant weather conditions - is there somewhere to hide from the rain? Is it windy?

In good landscaping there is no need to touch up anything. For example, consider the materials of the embankment in Chicago. It was completed in 2016: All metal in the landscaping is aluminum or stainless steel. It is not painted, has a natural color: All wood is not painted, faded, has a natural color: Concrete tiles do not need painting. All. There is nothing to rust or peel in public space. This is a long-lasting improvement.

An extremely important characteristic of a city building is the ground floor level. Keeping it at sidewalk level will provide maximum benefit to everyone. New York — a transparent facade makes the street more spacious and much more interesting. You can observe life in the building while moving along the street.

Photo via rg62.info Making pockets at public transport stops is an activity aimed not at the interests of passengers, but at the interests of motorists. If city leaders want to make it convenient for everyone, then they should forget about bus pockets. In this article, we will briefly explain how exactly pockets harm public transport and what is better to do instead.

Shrubs instead of fences, Yerevan A shrub up to 0.8 meters high can be used instead of pedestrian barriers according to Russian road safety standards.

Black address signs: Embankment: This is the view of the river and landscape if you decide to sit by the water - this is the main problem of the embankment in Kaliningrad: Why is the embankment terrible, despite the fact that it seems clean and fresh? Money. A lot of wasted money. This is the case when you would have spent 3-4 times less, but it would have turned out better. The main oddity, besides the unnecessary granite walls and cast iron, are the benches that stick out rather than in.

November 10, 2017 Well, should I make you a video review of a healthy person’s yard? November 10, 2017 What a bus stop should look like in the 21st century: - illuminated - transparent — with navigation — with a comfortable anti-homeless bench - clean - with a beautiful, convenient font - with phone charger - with Wi-Fi To design one, you don’t need to be a genius. No need to come up with fancy shapes. You take a time-tested format and brand it your own way!

September 29, 2019 The first thing that catches your eye on an American street is the clear slope of the roads and sidewalks. Moreover, he is very confident: you feel him with your feet and observe him with your eyes. I saw it everywhere, most likely this is a local standard. October 1, 2019 Protect yourself, take responsibility for your property Almost all firefighters in small towns in the United States are volunteers.

September 26, 2019 Chicago is working to calm traffic and make streets more comfortable through tactical urbanism. This is the triangle of visibility. It improves street comfort and safety: It is needed to remove excessive crossing width in unused areas of the road and calm traffic: This is a temporary tactical marking.

June 27, 2019 Tyumen is teeming with big, beautiful buses. Just as minibuses jump in single file to a stop in Chelyabinsk, here green, low-floor beauties with air conditioning drive up in a majestic column: