Sense of Structure
Sense of Structure
Sense of Structure
PLANNING:
PLANNING City development is always most efficient when it’s
:
orderly and in line with a specific vision. After all, it relies
on a framework that takes into account the current and
Urban planning affects our transportation system, future needs of the city’s population.
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more. As opportunities for work and education keep improving,
cities are rapidly drawing in more and more people. For
this reason, city growth is unavoidable yet predictable,
making plans for future expansions a necessity.
IMPORTA
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02 Improved Health and Quality of Life
PLANNING:
PLANNING When it comes to concerns that most city dwellers share,
quality of life is among the greatest. It’s true that greater
:
Urban planning affects our transportation system,
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our
opportunities can attract people to urban environments.
But once they settle in a city, they’re faced with higher
costs of living that have a significant impact on their
quality of life.
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more.
And as vehicles keep growing in number, city traffic also
becomes a key factor for the quality of life, requiring
continuous updates to traffic infrastructure and
regulations.
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IMPORTANCE 03
03 Less Environmental Impact
URBAN
OF URBAN
PLANNING:
PLANNING As the entire planet faces issues caused by global
warming, cities are starting to adapt more and more to
:
Urban planning affects our transportation system,
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our
environmental considerations. In fact, the United Nations
recently issued a list of development goals with the
purpose of reaching sustainability, making impact
assessments mandatory for development projects in
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more.
cities.
PLANNING:
PLANNING
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Well-developed cities have sprawling markets with
plenty of job opportunities. Naturally, this boosts the city
economy and impacts every aspect of urban life.
Urban planning affects our transportation system,
However, cities still need investments to keep their
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our
economies growing and they are always competing for
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more.
financial input.
URBAN
OF URBAN
PLANNING:
PLANNING
Urban areas have always been the centres of
development and growth, often leading the nation into
progress. That situation remains the same today and the
:
critical role cities play in national development will likely
become even more pronounced.
Urban planning affects our transportation system,
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our According to the United Nations’ estimate, over 3 billion
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more. people will live in cities by the year 2050. This means that,
in the near future, the impact cities will have on regional
and national development will become the primary
factor.
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IMPORTANCE 06
06 Disaster Prevention and Greater
Credibility
URBAN
OF URBAN
PLANNING:
PLANNING
Urban planning can allow for better predictions and
reactions to natural disasters. With sound strategies
reinforced by the rational placement of infrastructure,
:
cities can prevent most calamities or, at the very least,
reduce their harmful effects.
Urban planning affects our transportation system,
infrastructure, the layout, and prescribed densities of our The better a city is planned, the more prepared it will be
residential, commercial, and industrial areas and more. for any future events. The urban area will become a safer
place for numerous residents, visitors, and tourists alike.
URBAN DESIGN IS A BRIDGE
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