💡 Fresh stories: The Loneliness Epidemic & 12 more
June 1, 2023 Edition
Curated by Konveio
In this week’s newsletter, you’ll uncover new insights on how planners can gain insight from digital cities, how we can monitor city green space using technology, and learn how adding residential neighborhoods has revived malls throughout the country.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with recommendations, we’re always looking for your input!
Lauren Sibley
EngagingCities Editor
Featured Story
The Loneliness Epidemic
Even with our increased connection via the internet and social media platforms, our society is facing a loneliness epidemic. We need to repair and strengthen our social connections, and urban planning and design might be the thing to fix it. By designing spaces to promote socialization we provide people with the chance to interact outside of their computers and phones. — Shared by Lisa N.
Amplifying Progress
EngagingCities shares stories by our network of community builders that collaboratively plan for a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable tomorrow.
Featured stories from the last two weeks:
🔥 Hot Takes
🎤 The Digital City
Ever heard of a Digital Twin City? A digital city can be a very useful tool for cities, like Singapore, experiencing immense growth. It can provide help with managing utilities and gathering information on places most likely to be affected by natural disasters. Digital cities can revolutionize the way planners see their cities.
— Shared by John Dean Markunas
🎤 The Stickiness of 15 Minute Cities - The 15-minute city trend may not be as idyllic as critics suggest, it provides unimagined control possibilities to the elites and potential dangers to privacy and freedom.
— Shared by Robert Leon
🎤 Enhancing Urban Design with Murals - Bringing Art and Architecture Together: How Landscape Architects and Mural Artists are Collaborating to Enhance Urban Spaces.
— Shared by Jordan Giha
🎤 Fixing Car Centered Design - From Car Centric to People Friendly: Reviving the Urban Landscape.
— Shared by Nygel Jones
📝 Insights
💡 How Technology can Keep Cities Green
Not only do green spaces help keep cities looking nice, but they also provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding environment. However, not all cities are lucky enough to have natural greenery available. An innovative collaboration between tech engineers and urban planners may lead to unique ways that we can increase the green space in our cities.
— Shared by Anthony Iracki
💡 Reassessing Risk of Homelessness for Families - A new study reveals key indicators of family homelessness and the urgent need for increased prevention efforts in NYC.
— Shared by Daniel Farrell
💡 Benefits of Including Suburbs and Exurbs - Collaborative Regional Climate Planning Connecting Urban and Suburban Leaders for Effective Solutions.
— Shared by Carley Nevarez
💡 Can Offering Free Transit Improve Equity - The Power of Free-Transit in Achieving Equitable Urban Landscapes.
— Shared by Karl Andrew Rickels
🥳 Success Stories
✅ Transforming Unused Retail Space
Malls are often considered a dying form of retail, they aren’t frequented as often as they once were. So what should be done with all that space? Many cities and developers are finding that using malls as residential neighborhoods is bringing life back to these areas.
— Shared by Chris Waggett
✅ Virginia Students Learning About Urban Design - Virginia middle schoolers grasp the impact of city design on heat in their communities.
— Shared by Theodore Lim
✅ The Importance of Walking and Biking - Promoting Walkability and Cycling to Tackle Traffic Congestion and Air Pollution.
— Shared by Dr Saptarshi CHAKRABARTI
✅ Minnesota's Hidden Climate Success - Minnesota sets a new standard for transportation with the signing of a bill promoting clean options and reducing emissions.
— Shared by Jesse Prentice-Dunn
🗓 Upcoming Events Mark your calendars
Webinar: 6/24 Solarpunk Urban Design Conference Shared by Phillip Crosby
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