Malmo western harbor urban design and regeneration in Sweden is thirty-four article on projects from practice. Western Harbor is located northwest of the city center of Malmö, the third-largest city in Sweden with an area of 175 hectares. In the 1970s, a recession in shipbuilding caused economic decline in the city, leaving abandoned industrial and […]
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City in layers: urban design in professional practice
City in layers: urban design in professional practice is the seventh article of a series1,2,3,4,5,6. Defining and analyzing the new urban design concept. In this article, I will summarize the previous articles. Identifying their main theme and going into discussing and analyzing the urban design process in practice. Also, reflecting on all the previous articles’ […]
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City in Layers – Part 1: Urban Form Transformation into the Metropolis
City in layers part 1 An urban design concept article is not a promotion for Terry Ferrell’s Idea of Shaping London nor for Pedro Ortiz’s concept of The Metropolis. Specifically, it’s about the notion of city growth, the urban form changes. In addition, how this transformation happens makes a city a bigger component of the […]
Urban renewal: 8 solutions to develop informal settlement
Informal settlements arise from poverty and urban migration, creating environmental damage, social issues, and economic strain. By 2050, they may house half the global urban population, making them a critical urban challenge. The article proposes phased renewal strategies — including commercial development, housing, sports, and cultural facilities — requiring coordinated government and community action. Also, […]
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What is sustainable urban development?
What is sustainable urban development? Is an article that completes the previous articles 1,2. The article defines what is sustainable urban development? also highlights, and to point to the institutions and commercial publications spread all around the world about policies and guidelines. In addition to sustainable urban development in practice. Finally, some other contradictions of […]
Porvoo’s Skaftkärri Urban Design & Regeneration Project
Porvoo’s Skaftkärri urban design & regeneration project is the forty-two article on projects from practice. Porvoo’s Skaftkärri is a district located on the east side of the capital of Finland Helsinki distance 50 km away. The location is of former scattered urban development of low-density housing and homes in a dense forest environment. The urban […]
Real Estate Investment and Financial Strategy
Peter Chinloy’s “The Real Estate Investment and Financial Strategy” book encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the U.S. financial system, highlighting challenges and strategies within the real estate sector. With a focus on risk management and financial planning, Chinloy, an esteemed academic, targets a wide audience that includes developers, investors, brokers, accountants, and individuals interested in the U.S. real estate market. His book, featuring practical examples, mathematical models, and extensive research, serves as an essential guide for understanding and navigating the complexities of real estate investment, valuation, appraisal, and financing.