The orthodoxy of urbanity, as something to celebrate, represents a 180 degree about-face from the way those charged with the city’s care and maintenance viewed cities a mere generation ago.
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Can a tech company build a city? Ask Google
Sidewalk Labs, the urban innovation startup owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, has announced a partnership with the City of Toronto to develop a new waterfront precinct.
Digital Media is Changing the Face of Buildings
Buildings have become animated, almost flickering like diamonds. And we see this across the globe: buildings now seem to compete to be the most mind-boggling in appearance.
Why We Need to View Cities as Being Complex Systems
The design of cities haven't changed much since the 1950's. They are not safer, healthier, or adapting to our recent needs. It's why it's time for a change.
Why is a City Located in a Certain Area but not Another?
Ever wonder why cities are located where they are? Read this article to learn some of the theories behind the formation of cities.
Does Virtual Reality Benefit City Planners?
Soon city planners and architects can use virtual data that will overlay the main visual and allow them to see their project in an enhanced way.