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Discover Barangaroo

Discover Barangaroo | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Barangaroo is one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in the world today, embodying world-class design excellence and sustainability.


Via Joanne Wegener
Joanne Wegener's curator insight, May 15, 2015 2:11 AM

Urban places are constantly undergoing change as new developments emerge. Many promise to be "world-class", sustainable and the "best place in the world."

Barangaroo is one of the newest developments in central Sydney. Only time will tell if it lives up to its expectations.

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Do-It-Yourself Urban Design – New Research | Greater Places

Do-It-Yourself Urban Design – New Research | Greater Places | Human Interest | Scoop.it

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dilaycock's curator insight, October 9, 2014 12:02 AM

Some great examples to consider in a discussion of the role of people power in urban development.

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What Copenhagen can teach us about cycling

What Copenhagen can teach us about cycling | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From ‘green wave’ traffic lights and majestic harbour bike bridges to digital countdowns and foot rests at junctions, the Danish capital is full of clever ideas to improve city cycling

Via Bentejui Hernández Acosta, massimo facchinetti, Suvi Salo
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How to reinvent the apartment building

How to reinvent the apartment building | Human Interest | Scoop.it
In 1967, Moshe Safdie reimagined the monolithic apartment building, creating “Habitat ’67,” which gave each unit an unprecedented sense of openness. Nearly 50 years later, he believes the need for this type of building is greater than ever. In this short talk, Safdie surveys a range of projects that do away with the high-rise and let light permeate into densely-packed cities.
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