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Pops #20

21st Oct '24 - 27th Oct '24

Pulse of Public Spaces Week #20

This week’s blog brings exciting insights into the world of public spaces! Our article, “How Public Spaces Will Help Change Cities for the Better,” explores the transformative power of well-designed urban areas. The Great Spaces Toolkit publication offers practical tools for creating impactful public spaces. Our visual of the week, Photo Invasion, challenges perceptions of space through creative imagery, while the Urban Development Study Hanau case study highlights innovative approaches in German urban development. Explore with us!

Muskan Priyadarshni

Product Designer

ARTICLE

How Public Spaces Will Help Change Cities for the Better?

PUBLICATION

Great Spaces Toolkit

VISUAL

Photo Invasion

PUBLIC SPACE

Urban Development Study Hanau

FEATURE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

How Public Spaces Will Help Change Cities for the Better?

Gunes Basat

Economic growth, and livability, especially for lower-income communities. At the World Bank's "Urbanscapes Symposium," experts revealed six key strategies to create better urban environments: place-led development, integrating urbanscapes into city projects, fostering economic activity, measuring innovative design, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces. Transforming cities for all—regardless of age, background, or income—can uplift entire communities. Want to know how? Dive in!

I love walking but never thought of its function within the city before. The walking environment in cities and pedestrian priority on the streets are very important for mobility, which in turn provides accessibility to public spaces for all.

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FEATURE PUBLICATION OF THE WEEK

Great Spaces Toolkit

Published by

NSW Government

The Great Places Toolkit is an invaluable resource designed to bring the NSW Public Spaces Charter to life. It offers a comprehensive collection of free tools and resources to support local governments, state agencies, industry professionals, and communities in creating vibrant, sustainable urban environments. By providing practical guidance for planning, managing, and enhancing cities, towns, and neighborhoods, the toolkit empowers stakeholders to foster better public spaces. Whether you're involved in urban development or community building, these resources are essential for making cities more livable and inclusive. Interested in transforming your urban environment? Explore how the Great Places Toolkit can help create thriving public spaces that serve all!

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FEATURE VISUAL (That caught our eye!)

Photo Invasion

Lucas Levitan

FEATURE PUBLIC SPACES

Urban Development Study Hanau

Hanau, a city in the Frankfurt Region, is embracing a transformative vision as the "Green City Hanau" by repurposing former U.S. military sites into vibrant, sustainable spaces. The project aims to enhance the city's livability by integrating nature and boosting high-quality services for residents. Central to this vision is the creation of a cohesive open space network, connecting unused areas with the surrounding forest zones, while key city landmarks enrich this green landscape. The initiative not only promotes ecological and urban integration but also enhances Hanau’s image, culminating in a design concept for the former Wolfgang military site.