Scenarios about 'walkable cities'
The design philosophy and urban planning approach that prioritizes pedestrian accessibility, mixed-use development, and human-scale architecture over car-dependent infrastructure. Walkable cities have historical roots in pre-automobile urban centers where proximity of homes, workplaces, and amenities was essential for daily life. In alternate history scenarios, different transportation priorities or earlier environmental awareness might have preserved or expanded walkable urban forms throughout the industrial and post-industrial eras.
What If Edmonton Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Edmonton, Alberta embraced transit-oriented development, higher density, and sustainable urban planning principles in the late 20th century, transforming it into a model for cold-weather city design.