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05/09/2024

🚦 The Power of Slowing Down: 30 km/h Speed Limits in Cities 🚦

Take a look at this map! 💁‍♀️ In blue, we see streets where the speed limit is 30 km/h, and in green, those with a 10 km/h limit. Notice how entire neighborhoods are now almost entirely green, creating safer, more livable spaces.
Implementing 30 km/h speed limits across our cities brings countless benefits. It reduces accidents, decreases noise pollution, and fosters a more walkable, cyclist-friendly environment. Plus, it helps to reconnect communities that were once divided by fast-moving traffic.

Interestingly, the 50 km/h zones are now mainly confined to the Eixample and large avenues, while most residential areas enjoy the peace and safety of slower speeds. 🤗
Let's embrace these changes and continue to push for safer, greener, and more connected urban spaces! 🌳🚶‍♀️🚲

Picture: Barcelona

05/09/2024

27/08/2024

27/08/2024

3rd College of Fellows General Membership Meeting and 3rd FellowTalk" A Botanical Panorama of the Philippines & It's Impact on Philippine Architecture"

27/08/2024

This is nice! Iloilo naman next please!

27/08/2024

Check out this fascinating map of Downtown Spokane, WA, created by ! The red areas represent surface parking lots, while the purple ones indicate parking garages. This map clearly shows just how much space is dedicated to parking in a car-dependent city. It's a striking visual reminder of how our urban landscapes are often shaped more by vehicles than by people. Imagine the possibilities if some of this space were repurposed for parks, housing, or pedestrian-friendly areas.
Could we rethink how we use our city space and prioritize people over cars?

27/08/2024

"🏙️ Discover IMM: Integrated Modification Methodology! 🚦🚲 IMM is an innovative urban planning approach developed at Politecnico di Milano, aiming for sustainable cities and better urban mobility. 🌿🏙️

IMM optimizes existing urban infrastructures by integrating public transport, cycling, pedestrian pathways, and green spaces. By reducing private car usage and promoting eco-friendly alternatives, IMM strives to create greener, healthier, and more efficient cities. 🌍🚶‍♂️🚇

Join the movement for sustainable urban living! 🏙️🌿 Share, spread the word, and let's build a brighter future together! 🌟

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17/08/2024

Here's a reminder that nature-based solutions can spur urban resilience:

🌳Increasing tree cover
🥕Planting community gardens
🌆Greening rooftops
💦Enhancing permeable surfaces
🌱Implementing ecosystem-based protection

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17/08/2024

"- assessing differential vulnerability to climate change is crucial to developing robust and inclusive climate action and resilience plans that put the vulnerable first."

🏡🏚️ "Differential vulnerability" means that even within the same city, some neighborhoods face greater risks due to factors like poverty and unequal access to services.

How can this understanding of climate vulnerability be used to improve strategies? WRI India reports: https://bit.ly/46eoInf