During the 1700’s cities began to be planned according to central visions. Here are three examples plus the first land use legislation.
Tag: cities
Jaime Lerner: Why Smart Cities are like Turtles
Legendary architect and urban planner Jaime Lerner describes his vision for the “smart cities” of the future.
Friday Five: Smart Cities Edition
This week’s articles look at various aspects of smart cities and the interaction of technology and urbanization.
5 of the Best Urban Infographics
I have always been compelled by data visualization. Here are five of my favorite infographics pertaining to cities.
A Brief History of Urbanism in North America: 1600s
Key cities established in North America in the 1600s, an era where several of the oldest European settlements were established.
This Is Where We Live [Weekend Watch]
A film made for 4th Estate Publishers’ 25th Anniversary. Welcome to our city – to our world – of books. This is where we live.
Articles for Urbanists (Feb 4th-11th)
Selected readings for urbanists.
A Brief History of Urbanism in North America: 1500s
A selection of key settlements and cities established in North America during the 1500s.
A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 3
The last installment of pre-Columbian settlements in my History of Urbanism in North America. It includes the first Canadian settlement.
Native Roots in the City [Weekend Watch]
This video looks at some of the challenges faced by First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth in Vancouver as well as some encouraging solutions.