Vilniaus meras Artūras Zuokas šiandien dalyvaudamas Baltijos šalių nekilnojamojo turto investicijų forume pristatė prognozes, kaip keisis trijų Baltijos valstybių sostinių gyventojų skaičius. Pagal miestų prognozes, 2030 metais Vilniaus ir Rygos gyventojų skaičius bus vienodas.
This presentation is all about the Urban Structure of Paris where it is discussed about how the city is planned and developed from the scratch.
Do give your feedback and also an appreciation if liked this presentation.
flattrack brussels:
ACTION PLAN FOR CYCLING
50 km of cycling paths near railway lines
50 km of cycling paths on approach roads
Taking care of missing links
14 bike elevators
8 bridges across the canal
Cycling streets in reduced speed limit areas
250 bike boxes in every neighbourhood
Electrical Villo rental bikes
100% registered and 100 decoy bikes
30% cycling security patrol
Swiss Transport in Real Time: Tribulations in the Big Data StackAlexandre Masselot
A lot of data are available in realtime on Swiss public transportation. Vehicles positions, station board (with delays) etc.
We use these data to illustrate a common pattern and build a proof of concept project. The idea is to address the question: "Is it possible to build a simple scalable infrastructure, to dispatch, transform and visualize 'near real time' massive data and achieve a posteriori analysis?"
We will describe such an infrastructure, focusing on the different bricks:
* streaming events with Kafka and Logstash;
* flow transformation with Akka or Play Streaming;
* storage in Elasticsearch;
* real time visualization with ReactJS and d3.js;
* a posteriori analysis with Python and Jupyter;
* not to forget DevOps with Docker, GCE and AWS.
A conference given at softshake 2016 in Geneva - www.softshake.ch
Vilniaus meras Artūras Zuokas šiandien dalyvaudamas Baltijos šalių nekilnojamojo turto investicijų forume pristatė prognozes, kaip keisis trijų Baltijos valstybių sostinių gyventojų skaičius. Pagal miestų prognozes, 2030 metais Vilniaus ir Rygos gyventojų skaičius bus vienodas.
This presentation is all about the Urban Structure of Paris where it is discussed about how the city is planned and developed from the scratch.
Do give your feedback and also an appreciation if liked this presentation.
flattrack brussels:
ACTION PLAN FOR CYCLING
50 km of cycling paths near railway lines
50 km of cycling paths on approach roads
Taking care of missing links
14 bike elevators
8 bridges across the canal
Cycling streets in reduced speed limit areas
250 bike boxes in every neighbourhood
Electrical Villo rental bikes
100% registered and 100 decoy bikes
30% cycling security patrol
Swiss Transport in Real Time: Tribulations in the Big Data StackAlexandre Masselot
A lot of data are available in realtime on Swiss public transportation. Vehicles positions, station board (with delays) etc.
We use these data to illustrate a common pattern and build a proof of concept project. The idea is to address the question: "Is it possible to build a simple scalable infrastructure, to dispatch, transform and visualize 'near real time' massive data and achieve a posteriori analysis?"
We will describe such an infrastructure, focusing on the different bricks:
* streaming events with Kafka and Logstash;
* flow transformation with Akka or Play Streaming;
* storage in Elasticsearch;
* real time visualization with ReactJS and d3.js;
* a posteriori analysis with Python and Jupyter;
* not to forget DevOps with Docker, GCE and AWS.
A conference given at softshake 2016 in Geneva - www.softshake.ch
This is the beginning of a map that will trace electric car routes in Atlanta on a 1928 map of the city and hyperlink information about the routes (including pictures, ownership information, descriptions and trivia) to their line drawings.
Parkiteer - Secure bicycle access at Public Transport nodesScott Martin, CMILT
An evaluation of the Parkiteer secure bicycle parking project as deployed on Melbourne's rail network and the knowledge gained from the first 18 months of Parkiteer operations.
How looks the first bicycle program of the Province of Utrecht? In this presentation the program for 2016-2020 is explained. Presentation heldas part of the postprogram of the Velo-City conference in 2017.
RV 2014: HSR for Midsize Cities: TOD Lessons from Near and Far by Eric EidlinRail~Volution
HSR for Midsize Cities: TOD Lessons from Near and Far
High-speed rail is here. California and the Midwest are both planning HSR corridors to serve large and midsize cities within the next decade or two. Cities are working closely with agencies to carefully plan TOD to serve both statewide and local needs. Explore lessons, both pragmatic and visionary, from around the world. Start in Germany and France, then turn to more local experiences in Wisconsin and California. Hear from high-level state agency representatives, researchers and professionals experienced in HSR station area planning. Learn how they are working with federal, state and local agencies on TOD to address economic development; respond to climate change legislation; integrate public transit networks; and create dense activity centers within walking distance to future HSR stations.
Moderator: Monica Villalobos, Senior Project Manager, AECOM, Los Angeles, California
Eric Eidlin, Urban and Regional Policy Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the US/Federal Transit Administration, US Department of Transportation, San Francisco, California
Katherine Perez-Estolano, Board Member, California High Speed Rail Authority, Los Angeles, California
Barry Gore, Planner-Urban Designer, BGore Design/Campaign for Yahara Station, Madison, Wisconsin
Vaughan Davies, Principal, Director of Urban Design, AECOM, Los Angeles, California
The 2028 Olympics: A Catalyst for Los Angeles’s Transportation Improvements a...KatBraver
Los Angeles is slated to host the 2028 Summer Olympics kicking off a series of reforms to update and improve its congested and inefficient transportation system. Pulling from previous host cities that have tackled major transportation issues such as Beijing, Vancouver, and L.A.’s own 1984 Olympics, this presentation compares their outcomes to Los Angeles’s current proposal. Analyzing this plan against the city’s sustainability programs and the environmental, social and economic impacts, this presentation shows that Los Angeles is moving in a sustainable direction with the goal of reducing automobile dependence.
These days Russia is a difficult market, but it still is a market and - in terms of population size - it is by far and large the biggest market in Europe.
Over the last 2 years MLA+ has been conducting market research in Russia to identify opportunities and potential places for Dutch urban and architectural design expertise to excel. The focus of the research did lie on places with potential outside Moscow and St. Petersburg Regions. Combining hard data, soft data and expert opinions, 12 cities have been shortlisted as potential markets. To increase usability, the report not only introduces these places and but also identifies projects in the making and projects and challenges these cities are facing in the coming years and that with a high likelihood will require design expertise.
The result of the work that was conducted with the support of the Dutch Creative Industries Fund has been published in a 400 page report .
Modelling the spatial decisions of private developers: A case study of Jakart...agungwah
A presentation at the 14th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management (CUPUM) which was held at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts USA on July 7-10, 2015
Urban models are important tools for planners in their capacity to offer in-sight into future urban growth. However, the majority of urban models overlook the role of developers’ behaviour in capturing the growth of ur-ban residential spaces. This paper redresses this gap by embedding the spa-tial consequences of privately-driven urban residential development on se-lection of potential land and their impact on land prices within an agent-based model. Jakarta (JMA), Indonesia forms the case study context. Re-sults from the model highlight the emergence of new urban areas on the JMA’s fringe that are strongly tied to land value. The model offers poten-tial to offer new insights into the relationship between land cover and land prices and the role of developers’ decisions in shaping the expansion of residential areas.
Stefano Pili and Emanuela Abis on "Defining a Spatial Decision Support System for integrating building energy efficiency in urban policy decision-making"
This is the beginning of a map that will trace electric car routes in Atlanta on a 1928 map of the city and hyperlink information about the routes (including pictures, ownership information, descriptions and trivia) to their line drawings.
Parkiteer - Secure bicycle access at Public Transport nodesScott Martin, CMILT
An evaluation of the Parkiteer secure bicycle parking project as deployed on Melbourne's rail network and the knowledge gained from the first 18 months of Parkiteer operations.
How looks the first bicycle program of the Province of Utrecht? In this presentation the program for 2016-2020 is explained. Presentation heldas part of the postprogram of the Velo-City conference in 2017.
RV 2014: HSR for Midsize Cities: TOD Lessons from Near and Far by Eric EidlinRail~Volution
HSR for Midsize Cities: TOD Lessons from Near and Far
High-speed rail is here. California and the Midwest are both planning HSR corridors to serve large and midsize cities within the next decade or two. Cities are working closely with agencies to carefully plan TOD to serve both statewide and local needs. Explore lessons, both pragmatic and visionary, from around the world. Start in Germany and France, then turn to more local experiences in Wisconsin and California. Hear from high-level state agency representatives, researchers and professionals experienced in HSR station area planning. Learn how they are working with federal, state and local agencies on TOD to address economic development; respond to climate change legislation; integrate public transit networks; and create dense activity centers within walking distance to future HSR stations.
Moderator: Monica Villalobos, Senior Project Manager, AECOM, Los Angeles, California
Eric Eidlin, Urban and Regional Policy Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the US/Federal Transit Administration, US Department of Transportation, San Francisco, California
Katherine Perez-Estolano, Board Member, California High Speed Rail Authority, Los Angeles, California
Barry Gore, Planner-Urban Designer, BGore Design/Campaign for Yahara Station, Madison, Wisconsin
Vaughan Davies, Principal, Director of Urban Design, AECOM, Los Angeles, California
The 2028 Olympics: A Catalyst for Los Angeles’s Transportation Improvements a...KatBraver
Los Angeles is slated to host the 2028 Summer Olympics kicking off a series of reforms to update and improve its congested and inefficient transportation system. Pulling from previous host cities that have tackled major transportation issues such as Beijing, Vancouver, and L.A.’s own 1984 Olympics, this presentation compares their outcomes to Los Angeles’s current proposal. Analyzing this plan against the city’s sustainability programs and the environmental, social and economic impacts, this presentation shows that Los Angeles is moving in a sustainable direction with the goal of reducing automobile dependence.
These days Russia is a difficult market, but it still is a market and - in terms of population size - it is by far and large the biggest market in Europe.
Over the last 2 years MLA+ has been conducting market research in Russia to identify opportunities and potential places for Dutch urban and architectural design expertise to excel. The focus of the research did lie on places with potential outside Moscow and St. Petersburg Regions. Combining hard data, soft data and expert opinions, 12 cities have been shortlisted as potential markets. To increase usability, the report not only introduces these places and but also identifies projects in the making and projects and challenges these cities are facing in the coming years and that with a high likelihood will require design expertise.
The result of the work that was conducted with the support of the Dutch Creative Industries Fund has been published in a 400 page report .
Modelling the spatial decisions of private developers: A case study of Jakart...agungwah
A presentation at the 14th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management (CUPUM) which was held at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts USA on July 7-10, 2015
Urban models are important tools for planners in their capacity to offer in-sight into future urban growth. However, the majority of urban models overlook the role of developers’ behaviour in capturing the growth of ur-ban residential spaces. This paper redresses this gap by embedding the spa-tial consequences of privately-driven urban residential development on se-lection of potential land and their impact on land prices within an agent-based model. Jakarta (JMA), Indonesia forms the case study context. Re-sults from the model highlight the emergence of new urban areas on the JMA’s fringe that are strongly tied to land value. The model offers poten-tial to offer new insights into the relationship between land cover and land prices and the role of developers’ decisions in shaping the expansion of residential areas.
Stefano Pili and Emanuela Abis on "Defining a Spatial Decision Support System for integrating building energy efficiency in urban policy decision-making"
Dr. Keith Dinnie presentation on Moscow Business Success Forum by OPORA RUSSIA. Publication on this channel is approved by Dr. Keith Dinnie. More information about Keith visit to Moscow: Подробности: http://citybranding.ru/brending-goroda-identichnost-vovlechenie-kommertsializatsiya-itogi-wcf-davos-moscow/
Urban Design and Street Typology: Do They Matter?William Riggs
Despite a growing body of work defining the benefits and methods to encourage multi-modal travel, only a small body of research has worked to fuse urban design and complete street philosophies. Based on work recently published in the Journal of Planning Education and Research on street design and two-way street conversions, Dr. William Riggs will discuss how street typologies and complete streets dialogues are linked, and how urban design policies might be advanced to facilitate safer and more livable streets.
Urban Architecture and Building Communities
When developers and architects design housing developments they need to give a great deal of consideration to the quality of life of its inhabitants and the fact that they bear a significant responsibility for creating a sense of community and neighbourhood integration. It is not just a matter of creating living units and roads with services. Some developments have been notorious for creating alienation, social isolation or ghettos, while others are renowned for being enjoyable, desirable and inclusive places to live. This often has an impact on subsequent housing resale values.
BSA Urban Design Workshop - Housing, Spring 2015BSAAIA
The second BSA Urban Design Workshop examined Mayor Martin Walsh's housing initiative with the overall goal to promote more expansive and innovative thinking about urban housing. Focusing on Dorchester Avenue, four interdisciplinary design teams created site proposals, now online for you to view. The Urban Design Workshops are supported by the BSA Foundation.
Стратегические направления муниципальной политики в жилищной сфере (Институт ...urbanbairam
В данном исследовании проведен анализ сложившейся ситуации в жилищной сфере, а разработаны стратегические направления муниципальной политики в этой сфере
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.
Explore our comprehensive data analysis project presentation on predicting product ad campaign performance. Learn how data-driven insights can optimize your marketing strategies and enhance campaign effectiveness. Perfect for professionals and students looking to understand the power of data analysis in advertising. for more details visit: https://bostoninstituteofanalytics.org/data-science-and-artificial-intelligence/
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
Who needs giant roads? Donwgrade of big infrastructures and Ufa street network
1. Urban Bairam
Ufa – November 20, 2015
www.mobilitythinklab.com
Donwgrade of big infrastructures and Ufa street network
eng. Paolo Dejana
pdejana@mlab-srl.com
October 28, 2013 - Russian Conference on Transport Modelling 1
eng. Luca Guala
lguala@mlab-srl.com
2. Urban Bairam - Ufa, November 20, 2015
FOREWORD
BAD HABITS
MOBILITY AND
ACCESSIBILITY
WHICH WAY OUT?
WHAT ABOUT UFA?
CONCLUSIONS Source: Yandex
3. Urban Bairam - Ufa, November 20, 2015
In history of cities, an organized layout and a proper system of street
interconnectivity, were always part of a successful urban development
U.N. research:
More accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially
integrated and economically dynamic.
University College London:
Recent research has shown that the economic performance of urban centres is
influenced by the balance between global and local connectivity – in other
words by the network of spatial connections at all scales
CONTEXT:
4. Urban Bairam - Ufa, November 20, 2015
Today, streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel
between two or more destinations.
The streets has tended to define and use streets only through its movement
function,
The other functions are ignored or subverted, which are seen as “collateral” uses of
the street. Streets have progressively lost their multi-functionality as public spaces
NEVERTHELESS:
24. Urban Bairam
Ufa – November 20, 2015
www.mobilitythinklab.com
Technical director
eng. Paolo Dejana
pdejana@mlab-srl.com
October 28, 2013 - Russian Conference on Transport Modelling 24
Editor's Notes
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
These methods include:
why the case study occurred,
a list of questions the study answered,
any graphics that illustrate the information
the study’s conclusions
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
These methods include:
why the case study occurred,
a list of questions the study answered,
any graphics that illustrate the information
the study’s conclusions
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
Ufa could learn by other’s mistakes and avoid them instead of spending years and money trying to fix them, once the damage is done…..
urban transport – with a focus on pollution and congestion – is a core area for advancing sustainable development
These methods include:
why the case study occurred,
a list of questions the study answered,
any graphics that illustrate the information
the study’s conclusions
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
Seul - Cheonggyecheon Expressway
In the 1970s, the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, Korea, was covered and a road and elevated freeway were built above it. It was a symbol of modernization. But by the year 2000, the Cheonggye area was considered the most congested and noisy part of Seoul.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
The problem is only react to congestion by building more and larger roads, immediate and quite understandable reaction, but not the wisest as the weather and the experiences of others have already taught. The focus here is on the car and lose focus on accessibility.
By focusing only on traffic and on congestion you lose the general view of things. The goal is always to go somewhere to do something. So the goal is accessibility of the sites.
Mobility and accessibility are not antithetical, attention, but are not the same thing. And mobility is only a means to reach accessibility not the goal.
Accessibility is the end: mobility is only one of the means to obtain it
Mobility is almost never an end in itself but a means which has as end that of guaranteeing accessibility.
Accessibility needs mobility, but not always and not only.
Accessibility can be obtained also without mobility:
Increasing «proximity» : closer opportunities will become more accessible.
Increasing «connectivity»: better connected opportunities will be more accessible.
Accessibility of a place can be improved in many ways:
Bringing the places near one to another. Where to reach «opportunities», for example building shops, parks, schools, offices near places of residence (intervention on urban shape)
Allowing more people to access to a place where «opportunities» exist, for example reducing the «architectural barriers» that prevent to old people to reach the shops, parks, offices, (architectural intervention)
Increasing travel speed between faraway places, for example building an «urban highway» or a service of express trains (intervention on mobility)
Reducing access times to a travel service, for example by increasing the frequency of buses to reduce wait times and increase the «time opportunities» (intervention on mobility)
Removing or stepping over obstacles that force to long and tortuous deviations, for example building a bridge over a river, railway or highway (intervention on mobility)
Implementing information services and home delivery services that make travelling not necessary: for example an internet site where to buy tickets for a show (intervention on information)
Do not pursue mobility as an end in itself: there are many ways to reach accessibility
A balance of mobility, proximity and connectivity enhance and greatly increase accessibility
Seul - Cheonggyecheon Expressway
In the 1970s, the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, Korea, was covered and a road and elevated freeway were built above it. It was a symbol of modernization. But by the year 2000, the Cheonggye area was considered the most congested and noisy part of Seoul.
Not only has the greenway become a well-loved part of the city, it has proven to benefit the city in many different ways. The temperature of the inner city has dropped several degrees, and birds, fish and other wildlife have returned to the urban core. Also, since the freeways were removed, fewer people are driving into the city, choosing to take public transit or other options.
- INTRUODUCTION FOR THE AUDIENCE –
In the history of cities, successful urban development has not been possible without an organized physical layout and a system of street interconnectivity within cities. Since ancient times, streets have played a critical role in cities, connecting spaces, people and goods, and thereby facilitating commerce, social interaction and mobility.
Streets, plazas and designed public spaces have contributed to define the cultural, social, economic and political functions of cities.
A UN research highlighted that:
more accessible and connected cities are also the more livable, socially integrated and dynamic (economically).
In the past, roads were spaces for a few vehicles and a lot of pedestrians, activities and interaction (DRIVER FOR ECONOMY)
In the latest years streets become space for cars only. No activities, no pedestrians, no interaction anymore. Streets are usually regarded as mere links in a road network, enabling travel between two or more destinations.
Ex. Saint Petersburg
This presentation provide a few ideas of shifting form mobility to accessibility and few examples of intervention for renewal of streets
.
Seul - Cheonggyecheon Expressway
In the 1970s, the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, Korea, was covered and a road and elevated freeway were built above it. It was a symbol of modernization. But by the year 2000, the Cheonggye area was considered the most congested and noisy part of Seoul.
Not only has the greenway become a well-loved part of the city, it has proven to benefit the city in many different ways. The temperature of the inner city has dropped several degrees, and birds, fish and other wildlife have returned to the urban core. Also, since the freeways were removed, fewer people are driving into the city, choosing to take public transit or other options.
Seul - Cheonggyecheon Expressway
In the 1970s, the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, Korea, was covered and a road and elevated freeway were built above it. It was a symbol of modernization. But by the year 2000, the Cheonggye area was considered the most congested and noisy part of Seoul.
Not only has the greenway become a well-loved part of the city, it has proven to benefit the city in many different ways. The temperature of the inner city has dropped several degrees, and birds, fish and other wildlife have returned to the urban core. Also, since the freeways were removed, fewer people are driving into the city, choosing to take public transit or other options.
Seul - Cheonggyecheon Expressway
In the 1970s, the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, Korea, was covered and a road and elevated freeway were built above it. It was a symbol of modernization. But by the year 2000, the Cheonggye area was considered the most congested and noisy part of Seoul.
Not only has the greenway become a well-loved part of the city, it has proven to benefit the city in many different ways. The temperature of the inner city has dropped several degrees, and birds, fish and other wildlife have returned to the urban core. Also, since the freeways were removed, fewer people are driving into the city, choosing to take public transit or other options.
Will Ufa benefit from great transport infrastructures?
They will improve long range mobility (connecting faraway districts of the city)
They will improve cross-city connectivity (crossing the peninsula from one side to the other)
However they will also cost in several ways:
Very high construction cost and building time
Great occupation of public land, possibly requiring demolishing of existing buildings; The land occupied by the roads and junctions cannot be used for anything else!
Great “urban severance” and disruption of urban continuity: while great transport infrastructures connect faraway locations along their path, they separate nearby locations across their path,
Pollution, noise, visual impact, and general loss of quality and value of the land around them for hundreds of meters of distance
Near a large transport infrastructure, the land and property not served by it, suffers a dramatic loss of value,
They promote car traffic, by making the city less serviceable with public transport and walking
They promote “urban sprawl” by making it easier to reach faraway settlements, and more difficult to reach local suburbs
Where to invest?
Invest in ACCESSIBILITY before spending money in MOBILITY
Accessibility improves the connections in a dense and continuous urban area
Mobility improves the connections over long distances, promoting a sparse, disconnected urban shape
Invest in local connectivity:
Pave local streets
Connect districts directly with neighboring districts via inter-district collector streets, and not only with long-range urban arterials
Rationalize the hierarchy and hierarchical connections of streets and roads so as to specialize the use of streets and roads
All these interventions, may make the great transport infrastructures unnecessary, provide a better connectivity and cost less than them
History as well as modern research and observations, proved that the most accessible city, well connected, are also those with the best quality of life with the higher social inclusion and those more economically dynamic.
While up to now, most of the big cities has grown treating the streets just as links from one place to another, instead of places where the city are alive and "lives".
But finally, many of them had to change their mind and hardly try to recover the lost space. retrieving it from the cars and giving it back to the citizens
The roads and streets network of Ufa has big room for improvement without focusing on large infrastructure. The other way around, this improvement could be reached by optimizing and improving the existing and increasing accessibility.