Urban Design
Explore urban design ideas, strategies, and projects that shape cities, public spaces, and sustainable communities for better urban living.
An Architect Rebuilt Chongqing’s Yuzhong District in Minecraft to Understand Its Vertical City
Using Rhino, Grasshopper and Minecraft, architect Seth of Sluda Builds recreated more than 1,000 buildings in Chongqing's Yuzhong District to study its layers.
LA Editorial Team2 Mins read
Street Section Drawing: Lane Widths, Sidewalks and How to Draw One
How to draw a street cross section: lane, parking, bike lane and median widths from AASHTO, NACTO, FHWA and Los Angeles, six drawing...
LA Editorial Team14 Mins read
Angled Parking Dimensions: 30, 45 and 60 Degree Stall Sizes and Aisle Widths
How stall angle changes curb length, stall depth and aisle width, with 30, 45 and 60 degree figures quoted from Portland and San...
Sinan Ozen8 Mins read
Savoy Hotel Demolition Cleared in Miami Beach Under State Preemption Laws
State preemption laws have left Miami Beach unable to block demolition of the historic Savoy Hotel for a 38-story tower.
LA Editorial Team3 Mins read
Zagreb to Permanently Redesign Central Pedestrian Zone
Zagreb plans to permanently redesign a central pedestrian zone after public support.
LA Editorial Team1 Mins read
Standard Parking Space Dimensions for Site Design: A Practical Reference
A practical reference to standard parking space dimensions, with stall width and length in feet and meters by parking angle, plus drive aisle...
Sinan Ozen7 Mins read
How to Use GIS Data for Urban Design and Site Planning
Spatial data has become the backbone of modern site planning. This guide breaks down how to source, layer, and analyze GIS data for...
Sinan Ozen8 Mins read
Chandigarh: Inside Le Corbusier’s Urban Experiment in India
Chandigarh remains the boldest test of Le Corbusier's urban theories ever built. This guide covers the political origins, the sector grid, the 7V...
Sinan Ozen10 Mins read
