Huda Bataineh 2021989126(45)

1. Title: 7 Principles for Building Better Cities
Subtitle: By Peter Calthorpe
Slide 1
Image: A well-developed public transportation system with
buses, trains, and bike lanes integrated into a city
landscape.
Speaker Notes:
In this presentation, we will explore the ideas presented by
Peter Calthorpe in his TED Talk on how to design and build
better cities. We’ll begin by discussing the challenges of
urban sprawl and how it negatively impacts communities.

2. Title: The 7 Principles for Building Better
Cities
 Slide 2
 Image: A low-density development with isolated houses,
strip malls, and large parking lots, disconnected by wide
roads.
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 Text: Sprawl is a major problem facing cities today.
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 Speaker Notes:
 Sprawl is a type of urban development characterized by
low-density housing, segregation of land uses, and a
reliance on cars for transportation. This creates a
disconnected and isolating environment for residents.

3. Title: The 7 Principles for Building Better Cities
 Slide 3
 Image: A dense, walkable neighborhood with a mix of shops, offices, and apartments interspersed
with green spaces and connected by pedestrian paths.
 Text:
 Preserve the natural environment, history, and critical agriculture.
 Mix land uses, incomes, and age groups.
 Make cities walkable.
 Make cycling a safe and convenient transportation option.
 Have a connected street network that allows for many routes and provides many kinds of streets.
 Invest in public transit.
 Focus on a hierarchy of the city based on transit rather than freeways.
 Speaker Notes:
 Peter Calthorpe proposes seven key principles to address the challenges of sprawl and create
more livable and sustainable cities. These principles focus on integrating nature, creating diverse
communities, promoting alternative transportation options, and prioritizing public transit.

4. Title: Benefits of Building Better Cities
 Slide 4
 Image: A bar chart with sections labeled “Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions,”
“Improved Air Quality,” “More Affordable Housing,” “Improved Public Health,” and “More
Vibrant and Interesting Communities.”
 Text:
 Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
 Improved air quality
 More affordable housing
 Improved public health
 More vibrant and interesting communities
 Speaker Notes:
 By implementing these principles, cities can achieve significant benefits such as reducing
reliance on cars, lowering pollution levels, promoting healthier lifestyles, fostering a sense
of community, and creating a more sustainable urban environment.

5. Title: Building a Better Future - Together
 Conclusion Slide
 Image: A diverse group of people walking, cycling, and using
public transportation in a thriving city with green spaces and
mixed-use buildings.
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 Speaker Notes:
 By embracing these principles of smart city design, we can
build a better future for ourselves and generations to come.
Let’s work together to create cities that are not only
functional but also foster a sense of community, well-being,
and environmental responsibility.

6. Thank you
Done By Huda Bataineh