People have proven time and again that they can be incrediblyinnovativewhen it comes to solving certain inconveniences in life. Or coming up with ideas of how to make their environment more comfortable, be it their homes or entire cities.
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Most people want to live in a comfortable environment; one that is functional, safe, and, preferably, not an eyesore. That’s why we spend large chunks of our paychecks on comfy furniture, different appliances, and sometimes all sorts of knicknacks that have the power to turn a house into ahome.Bearing in mind that people want their homes to be comfortable, it’s no surprise that they might want their cities to be, too. And while that means different things to different people, this list shows that there are plenty of innovative ways to make cities more convenient for their residents (and visitors alike).
Most people want to live in a comfortable environment; one that is functional, safe, and, preferably, not an eyesore. That’s why we spend large chunks of our paychecks on comfy furniture, different appliances, and sometimes all sorts of knicknacks that have the power to turn a house into ahome.
Bearing in mind that people want their homes to be comfortable, it’s no surprise that they might want their cities to be, too. And while that means different things to different people, this list shows that there are plenty of innovative ways to make cities more convenient for their residents (and visitors alike).
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Making cities a nice place for people to live is a responsibility that usually falls into the hands of urban design experts. On a daily basis, they are presented with the unique challenge of creating spaces that fit the needs of a certain community, both visually and functionally.
Though, clearly, some urban design experts and other people responsible for the execution of creative and innovative solutions in cities have conquered their tasks with flying colors, as we can see here.
According to the MRSC, people care about the look, the feel, and the livability of their communities, which becomes increasingly important bearing in mind the number of people residing in cities.
For people in cities to be happy, it might not be enough to have a comfortable home or good transportation infrastructure. Green spaces are arguably equally—if not more—important. Though, according to the UN, provision and access to open public spaces remains low across regions, negatively impacting the quality of urban life.“Public spaces enhance inclusion, social cohesion and the productivity of cities. However, 2020 data from 1,072 cities reveal that more than three-quarters have less than 20 per cent of their area dedicated to open public spaces and streets,” notes the UN’s Statistics Division.
For people in cities to be happy, it might not be enough to have a comfortable home or good transportation infrastructure. Green spaces are arguably equally—if not more—important. Though, according to the UN, provision and access to open public spaces remains low across regions, negatively impacting the quality of urban life.
“Public spaces enhance inclusion, social cohesion and the productivity of cities. However, 2020 data from 1,072 cities reveal that more than three-quarters have less than 20 per cent of their area dedicated to open public spaces and streets,” notes the UN’s Statistics Division.
It’s no secret that our environment can significantly influence our well-being, hence the importance of well-thought-out urban areas featuring public spaces and other crucial elements.A studydelving deeper into urban design as a key to healthy environments for all suggests that urban design and transport “have the potential to provide large, long-lasting, and immediate benefits for health, and hence are key to healthy and sustainable urban environments for all.“If designed with this perspective in mind, urban design and transport policies (along with other interventions) can provide multiple benefits, including: reducing the upward trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the environment, fostering equity and intergenerational solidarity, and improving our resilience to future potential pandemics,” the study read in part.
It’s no secret that our environment can significantly influence our well-being, hence the importance of well-thought-out urban areas featuring public spaces and other crucial elements.
A studydelving deeper into urban design as a key to healthy environments for all suggests that urban design and transport “have the potential to provide large, long-lasting, and immediate benefits for health, and hence are key to healthy and sustainable urban environments for all.
“If designed with this perspective in mind, urban design and transport policies (along with other interventions) can provide multiple benefits, including: reducing the upward trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the environment, fostering equity and intergenerational solidarity, and improving our resilience to future potential pandemics,” the study read in part.
Anotherstudy, focused on what people want in a so-called smart city (a city featuring ICT [information and communication technology]-based solutions to tackle urban challenges), found that “far from the image of a highly technological city, the stakeholders envision a city dedicated to improving the quality of life and environmental sustainability.“Furthermore, to achieve this smart city, the projects need to be based on full transparency and the promotion of social inclusion. In contrast to the dominant trend towards the privatization of urban space, this study finds that the stakeholders prefer public-based smart city projects such as ICT-based public transport services.”
Anotherstudy, focused on what people want in a so-called smart city (a city featuring ICT [information and communication technology]-based solutions to tackle urban challenges), found that “far from the image of a highly technological city, the stakeholders envision a city dedicated to improving the quality of life and environmental sustainability.
“Furthermore, to achieve this smart city, the projects need to be based on full transparency and the promotion of social inclusion. In contrast to the dominant trend towards the privatization of urban space, this study finds that the stakeholders prefer public-based smart city projects such as ICT-based public transport services.”
Even though nowadays, people—in the US, at least—are reportedlyless likelyto want to live in cities than they were before the pandemic, millions of people still do. And that is why it’s important to give whoever came up with these innovative solutions a pat on the back and a kind word for a job well done.
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