Talked to tutor Davor about submitted project and what direction to take for this project.
Discussed the importance of mixed-use in diversifying regions. Other than exploring mixed-use in the CBD site, have not really decided on a concept to persue.
The rest of this blog involves looking at what cities around the world are doing in terms of built environment systems and operation which makes them successful in some regard.
New York City Skyline
'We need to draw lines in the group and say, "The concrete stops here." That forces people to build in and up, rather than out - and there's othing wrong with high, dense urban environments as long as they're planned correctly. They can be extremely livable. They tend to require less transportation, fewer sewer lines, fewer power lines, fewer roads, and more tightly packed structures, which in and of themselves are more energy efficient'. - Patrick Moore, Greenpeace cofounder and environmental consultant.
Curitiba, Brazil
Transport system in Curitiba is one of the best in the world. The efficient bus system for its time was a revolutionary 'surface based network'. Land based transport systems allows for more frequency and faster connections.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Almost a third of residences in Copenhagen use bicycle transportation to get to and from work and other places. Designated road infrastructure allows for a safe journey for cyclists. Bikes are popular because the climate and landscape encourages bike use. Copenhagen is flat and is not an overly hot climate (well for most of the year at least) which means people can ride to and from work without working up a furious sweat.
You could say that bike riding is a more accepted and popular activity because of the culture, history, environment and climate. But really, because bike infastructure is so convenient and supportive of bikes in the CBD that it is literally a 'better way or equivalent' to travel.
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