Urban Design and Socializing (04-17-13)
Steven Farber and others from the University of Utah investigated how city design influences socializing.
Steven Farber and others from the University of Utah investigated how city design influences socializing.
New research on crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) dovetails with previous findings.
Research has shown that walking is good for our physical health and mental performance, but how can design encourage people to take a stroll?
Researchers have learned that people living in urban environments don’t seem to concentrate as well as those living in more rural areas and it is unclear if design can help correct this situation.
Arup asks in the title to its new report on urban buildings in 2050, “Can you imagine the urban building of the future?”
Electronic billboards distract drivers.
Baran and colleagues investigated the relationship between street design and park use.
Dumbaugh and Zhang took the unique approach of investigating how urban areas can be designed to be safe for people over age 75, whether they’re drivers or pedestrians.
Forgotten what you learned reading Jane Jacobs?
Lighting and overall design influence how safe people feel.