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Urbaburble
United Kingdom
Приєднався 1 лис 2020
Welcome to Urbaburble,
This channel is dedicated to planning, urbanism and city living. I cover subjects such as what the UK's planning systems are getting up to, look at different urban design theories or just highlight some of the quirkier or more obscure aspects of city living. Videos uploaded on an err... regular basis.
I hope the content as it comes, will be interesting, informative and varied. Feedback Welcome.
Thanks
This channel is dedicated to planning, urbanism and city living. I cover subjects such as what the UK's planning systems are getting up to, look at different urban design theories or just highlight some of the quirkier or more obscure aspects of city living. Videos uploaded on an err... regular basis.
I hope the content as it comes, will be interesting, informative and varied. Feedback Welcome.
Thanks
Road Space Allocation
A simplified look at the methodology behind the road space reallocation process.
References
1. International Transport Forum - Streets That Fit: Re-allocating Space for Better Cities www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/streets-fit-allocating-space-better-cities.pdf
2. A sustainable Jagtvej? Analysis and Recommendations rucforsk.ruc.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/57790709/A_Sustainable_Jagtvej_-_Analysis_and_Recommendations_-_May_2012.pdf
3. International Transport Forum - Cars and Space Consumption Rethinking the Regulation of Urban Mobility Discussion Paper: Compared space consumption of different transport modes pp9-10 www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/8abaa384-en.pdf?expires=1696691360&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=9A57978515A613BAA1A3F844E9132F66
4. London’s street family: Theory and case studies. content.tfl.gov.uk/londons-street-family-chapters-1-2.pdf
5. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/street-design-elements/lane-width/
6. City of Vancouver - Transportation, Public Space & Street Use Update council.vancouver.ca/20230531/documents/pspcp1-Presentation-PDF.pdf
References
1. International Transport Forum - Streets That Fit: Re-allocating Space for Better Cities www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/streets-fit-allocating-space-better-cities.pdf
2. A sustainable Jagtvej? Analysis and Recommendations rucforsk.ruc.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/57790709/A_Sustainable_Jagtvej_-_Analysis_and_Recommendations_-_May_2012.pdf
3. International Transport Forum - Cars and Space Consumption Rethinking the Regulation of Urban Mobility Discussion Paper: Compared space consumption of different transport modes pp9-10 www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/8abaa384-en.pdf?expires=1696691360&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=9A57978515A613BAA1A3F844E9132F66
4. London’s street family: Theory and case studies. content.tfl.gov.uk/londons-street-family-chapters-1-2.pdf
5. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/street-design-elements/lane-width/
6. City of Vancouver - Transportation, Public Space & Street Use Update council.vancouver.ca/20230531/documents/pspcp1-Presentation-PDF.pdf
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Відео
A theory of why settlements arrange themselves into hierarchies.
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The Christaller Central Place Theory was developed by Walter Christaller in the1930s. The theory provides an explanation of why settlements arrange themselves by size and frequency into hierarchies. References: 1. Multilevel comparison of large urban systems ‘City size distributions in seven countries around 2010’ journals.openedition.org/cybergeo/26730 2. www.internetgeography.net/topics/what-...
Material considerations for determining drive-through applications
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A growing number of US cities have been refusing consent for drive-through operations and now this trend may be spreading to the UK. Cited concerns include vehicles idling tailpipe emissions, impacts on air quality and encouraging car dependency. In this video we look at the merits of this approach. What are the key factors to be considered in deciding drive-through applications?
Co-Living Pros and Cons
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Co-living accommodation features private living space combined with communal amenity areas and shared services provided through a high density, purpose-built, rental model. The densities and personal living spaces proposed by developers are contentious. Despite this, for some, co-living may have potential benefits although concerns remain regarding value for money. After considering the relativ...
The relationship between city centre footfall uses and the planning system
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The retail function has long been supported through the planning system and the presence and role of retailing is deemed to exert a generally positive presence in city centres. This video looks at the role of city centre retailing and how the planning system can support the retail sector now and in the future. Sources 1. brc.org.uk/media/54304/retail_2020_-final.pdf 2. Source: Changing role of ...
The Use of Planning Conditions and Planning Obligations
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Planning conditions are used to control how a project is built and used whilst obligations provide for contributions towards mitigating the wider impacts of development. This video looks at the use of conditions and obligations, how they’re used, what the differences are, and why some think they’re contentious. Resources: 1. www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-planning-ap...
More on the walkability of the Clyde and Forth canal
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In this video we consider Path Context and Connectivity; the cerebral and practical aspects of encouraging footfall and meeting places. In the first section we’ll look at how the psychological aspects of environmental design can influence walking behavior. Then in the second section we look at projects designed at improving towpath connectivity. Path context and connectivity have a real synergy...
Canal Walkability Case Study (Clyde and Forth Canal)
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This video looks at the subject of walkability by way of a case study - the Clyde and Forth canal corridor. We look Michael Southworth’s six walkability criteria in action, potential walker motivations and aspects of pedestrian safety including towpath design and the relationship between adjoining buildings and the pathway. Resources: 1. Southworth, M (2005) Designing the Walkable City. Journal...
Recognising the importance of historic urban infrastructure
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William Arrol (1839-1913) was Scotland’s premier Victorian bridge builder. This video is a rather idiosyncratic review of some of his legacy infrastructure to be found in Glasgow by way of a video audit. Along the way, we engage in a few associated urban observations. Resources: 1. archive.org/details/BridgesStructuralSteelWorkAndMechanicalEngineeringProductions/page/n327/mode/2up 2. Scotland R...
Sustainable Drainage Systems
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This video is about Sustainable Drainage Systems or SuDS. SuDS are helping tackle the issues of increasing flood risk, and poor water quality whilst providing amenity and ecological benefits by replicating natural water systems. They’re also a visible expression of nature-based solutions working with the water environment and helping to reduce the need for expensive, and often time-limited, eng...
Tranquillity Mapping
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This video looks at some of the means by which tranquillity is being mapped in order to better protect such areas, mitigate potential disturbance and inform more widely the cumulative impacts of development. Impacts to local amenity can be instrumentally measured whilst impacts on tranquillity are more conceptual. Can mapping intown oases help develop an understanding of urban tranquillity? Res...
Urban Parks
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A short video about the Cuningar Loop Woodland Park. The transformation of contaminated, derelict land into a beautiful community resource. The park itself, is but a small part of the larger Clyde Gateway regeneration project in Glasgow's East End. Resources 1. Woods In and Around Towns (WIAT) www.forestry.gov.uk 2. www.understandingglasgow.com/indicators/health/comparisons/scottish_cities 3. w...
Should Green Belt policy change?
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The Green Belt is probably the best-known of all the UKs planning policies. Despite this, there can be considerable public misunderstanding about Green Belts. The video attempts a potted history of Green Belt evolution, looks at various facets of today’s Green Belt policy, and attempts to assess some of the consequences of maintaining Green Belt policies. I conclude that it’s time to repurpose ...
How Height affects Residential Living
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In this, the Towers of Power second storey, we look at the resident's experience of tall blocks - past and present for similarities, reflect on why this building typology especially is dependent on effective regulation, and look again at the claims that proponents often make. Sources: (1) Greater London Authority (2018) Residents’ experience of high-density housing in London: Final report June ...
Factors that influence Building Height
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This is part one of a two part video looking at the various, often interrelated factors that influence building height. Part one covers: 1. Urbanisation; 2. Urban Economics; and 3. The Planning System (of London). References: (1) www.skysaver.com (2) Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. (3) United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2018). (4) Gat, D (2015) Notes on the ...