City of the Future

Abstract (English): Technological progress is accelerating. The changes are particularly visible in the area of information and communication technologies. They change the environment, affect human life, and their application is constantly expanding. The usability criterion is no less important than modernity. The article analyzes phenomena related to modern technologies, sustainable development, smart city and mobility, and the city of Songdo. Such a selection of topics made it possible to present the importance of modern technologies in the development of a city.
Abstrakt (PL): Postęp technologiczny przyspiesza. Zmiany są szczególnie widoczne w obszarze technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych. Zmieniają one otoczenie, wpływają na życie człowieka, a ich zastosowania stale się poszerzają. Kryterium użyteczności jest nie mniej ważne od nowoczesności. W artykule poddano analizie zjawiska dotyczące nowoczesnych technologii, zrównoważonego rozwoju, smart city i mobilności, poddano analizie również miasto Songdo. Taki dobór zagadnień pozwolił przedstawić znaczenie nowoczesnych technologii w rozwoju miasta.

SMALL TOWNS AND THE MODERN MODELS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT The article highlights the importance of cities, including the small ones, in local regional development. They have a special role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy. Urban development is associated with the search for the most effective development model to match their individual needs and circumstances. The article presents selected theories and models of urban development. These models apply to both present cities, as well as "cities of the future", in various forms, e.g. smart cities, open cities, creative cities. The paper 40 CZĘŚĆ I. ROZWÓJ MAŁYCH MIAST A JAKOŚĆ ŻYCIA. SIEĆ MIAST CITTASLOW addresses both the spatial as well as economic, social and natural aspects of urban development, including small towns. A new dimension of urban development is discussed, based on the cooperation of cities in the network and the benefits of their creation. The study contains examples of selected network of cities. A special network of cities is the International Association of Cities Cittaslow, which comprises towns with up to 50,000 residents, including 26 towns from Poland. One of the representatives of this network is Lidzbark Warminski, whose mayor is a member of the International Coordination Committee. According to him, the development of cities in the network has a future thanks to the worked out and modified requirements of certification.

Exceeding speed is considered one of the main causes of death on the road. Although the evolution of national statistics on accidents over the last decade, is extremely positive, this matter continues to justify the development of strategies and measures that contribute to the reduction of road accidents and to place Portugal among the safest countries in Europe. The traffic calming bets in the compatibility of the traffic circulation between the different types of transportation that coexist in the same carriageway "channel", by applying a set of techniques that promote the reduction of motorized vehicles speeds approaching those of practiced by non-motorized vehicles and other road users, particularly pedestrians. The present work "traffic calming-case study in the city of Porto" was elaborated with the support of the bibliographic research best practices and references of this matter, this work aims to provide a manual in order to make it easier in the future the study of traffic calming, will also be presented a case study of a street in the city of Porto with two scenarios where applies various traffic calming measures. The case study developed is located in a noble area of the city of Porto, on Street. Dom Francisco de Almeida between the street of Fez and the Avenue Marechal Gomes da Costa. To determine existing conditions, we conducted a survey on the following factors: traffic, speeds practiced, geometric features of the stroke, soil occupation, and historic road accidents. On the basis of the elements collected in street survey, proposed changing the geometric characteristics of the same. Among the existing traffic calming measures and suitable for 30 km/h zones and residential areas, were prepared two scenarios that resolve the problems identified without mischaracterize the street and without performing background interventions that would be timeconsuming and costly. In General, it is proposed to raised check rails of intersections, placement of trees in the last section, the creation of a bicycle path and the organization of the street to allow the parking lot, this for scenario one. In the second scenario proposed, the introduction of a scavenger hunt of the last section, the remaining steps are the same as scenario one. Analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of each solution, it was suggested the one that better fits. The proposal goes in the direction of the implementation is done in stages: the first one, raised check rails of junctions and crossings and organization of parking lots, then the placement of trees in the last section and if you want to promote the use of alternative transport, the bike lanes.

Content 0. Introduction 1. The relationship between research and design. 2. The relationship between the graduation project, the studio topic, and the master track architecture. 3. Elaboration on research method and approach chosen by the student in relation to the graduation studio methodical line of inquiry, reflecting thereby upon the scientific relevance of the work. 4. The relationship between the graduation project and the wider social, professional and scientific framework. 5. Discuss the ethical issues and dilemmas you may have encountered in (i) doing the research, (ii, if applicable) elaborating the design and (iii) potential applications of the results in practice.

Idea agrourbanistyki-farm miejskich-ma swoje korze nie we współczesnych koncepcjach miast-utopii, których fundamentem jest zbliżenie środowiska natural nego i miejskiego w celu stworzenia systemu miasta ekologicz nego. Współczesna farma miejska to całkowicie nowa postać produkcji rolnej w miastach, oparta na zasadach zrów noważonego rozwoju i tworząca zintegrowane z prze strzenią miejską środowisko życia jej mieszkań ców. Farma miejska i wertykalna W koncepcjach miast ekologicznych zagadnienie rolnictwa miejskiego i pojęcie farmy miejskiej pojawiły się pod koniec lat 90. XX w. jako jeden z istotnych elementów harmonijnego rozwoju przestrzeni miejskiejmiasta zrównoważonego. Pojęcie "miejskie rolnictwo" [1] moż na zdefiniować jako przemysł, który produkuje, przetwa rza i sprzedaje żywność, paliwo i inne produkty uboczne w celu zaspokojenia dziennego zapotrzebo wania konsu men tów w obrębie śródmieścia, miasta czy metropolii, go spodarując na terenach prywatnych i publicz nych w gra nicach miasta. Zazwyczaj stosuje intensywne me tody produkcji, przy wykorzystaniu naturalnych źródeł ener gii i recyklingu odpadów miejskich, produkując, prze twarzając i sprzedając żywność w sposób bezpieczny,

Idea agrourbanistyki-farm miejskich-ma swoje korze nie we współczesnych koncepcjach miast-utopii, których fundamentem jest zbliżenie środowiska natural nego i miejskiego w celu stworzenia systemu miasta ekologicz nego. Współczesna farma miejska to całkowicie nowa postać produkcji rolnej w miastach, oparta na zasadach zrów noważonego rozwoju i tworząca zintegrowane z prze strzenią miejską środowisko życia jej mieszkań ców. Farma miejska i wertykalna W koncepcjach miast ekologicznych zagadnienie rolnictwa miejskiego i pojęcie farmy miejskiej pojawiły się pod koniec lat 90. XX w. jako jeden z istotnych elementów harmonijnego rozwoju przestrzeni miejskiejmiasta zrównoważonego. Pojęcie "miejskie rolnictwo" [1] moż na zdefiniować jako przemysł, który produkuje, przetwa rza i sprzedaje żywność, paliwo i inne produkty uboczne w celu zaspokojenia dziennego zapotrzebo wania konsu men tów w obrębie śródmieścia, miasta czy metropolii, go spodarując na terenach prywatnych i publicz nych w gra nicach miasta. Zazwyczaj stosuje intensywne me tody produkcji, przy wykorzystaniu naturalnych źródeł ener gii i recyklingu odpadów miejskich, produkując, prze twarzając i sprzedając żywność w sposób bezpieczny,

Futuristic concepts of housing environments show people, how it will be possible to live in the near future. These projects inspire engineers, scientists and researchers who bring modern technologies to life. It seems that technology is the key to solving the problems that humanity faces today. Housing environments need a new interpretation adapted to contemporary people who are looking for a new quality of living. In the article, the author will characterize futuristic visions of housing in the future, based on their location: on land, underground, in the air, under or on water.

Em nome pessoal e académico, gostaria de agradecer ao Professor Doutor Miguel Pires Amado pela orientação, disponibilidade e partilha de conhecimentos ao longo da elaboração da presente dissertação de Mestrado. Os meus sinceros agradecimentos à minha família pela paciência, compreensão, dedicação, incentivação, amor e apoio incondicional durante a realização da presente dissertação, durante o meu percurso académico e durante toda a minha vida. Os meus agradecimentos estendem-se também por todos os meus amigos e colegas mais próximos, pela companhia, apoio e amizade ao longo de todo este percurso, nomeadamente ao Gonçalo Rocha, David Chaves e Manuel Rodrigues. Ainda, o meu reconhecimento a todos aqueles que contribuíram, direta ou indiretamente, para a concretização deste trabalho. Aos meus pais, por tudo.

Application of new eco-friendly materials and technologies in construction indicate new tendencies in biomorphic creation of physical structures in the cities. In this paper, the author focuses attention on organic-metabolic, continuous visionary development of micro and macro physical spaces or areas in which new cultural forms of life and communication among users are created. Newly built, multi-storey towers having dynamic, non-stereotypic forms were emphasized as they established a very close relationship with the natural resources and materials, and where the designers based their specific design-engineering ideas on the creation of flexible vertical socio-cultural communities. The examples in this paper represent homomorphic concepts of sustainable construction innovated with geometric shapes in which the volume of structural assemblies provide new intelligent standpoint with very prominent vegetation facade membranes-multilayer membrane skins. In addition to the esthetic, the...

Sustainability worries related to the intensive use of energy by automobiles, and traffic congestion issues, have encouraged decision makers to look for alternative solutions and to an emerging shift towards soft/active transport modes. The bicycle, a very efficient mode of transport, is one such soft travel mode. Cycling however also has its deterrents - among these, it is recognized that slopes play an important role in influencing the choice for this mode. One of the ways to mitigate this limitation consists in constructing hard aid devices (e.g. elevators). In this work a methodology is presented that uses GIS technology to identify potential locations for these connecting devices, such that not only their span and number are minimized but also a greater cycling permeability for the city is acheived. The methodology, which is based in obtaining suitable service areas, will also pinpoint arcs that are critical to the cyclable connectivity of the urban network. A case study for th...

The concept of City has been evolving, taking advantage of the experiences from the past, and adapting itself to the present with a view of sustainable future, mainly according to the traditional typology at the Identity and ecological issues by the integration of natural processes in urban design. In this sense, the City of the Future should be seen as a system of systems interconnected by a Continuous Green Structure, according to the ecological and cultural capability of the territory - Urban Ecological Network. Has to be more humane, participatory and accessible to everyone through a sustainable lifestyle, with a balanced consumption of resources and efficient energy, contributing to the improvement of the population life quality. For this mean, the Landscape – System is the appropriated methodology to integrate and structure these systems in an interdependent and self-adjustable way. Lisbon, as City Region of the Metropolitan Area of the Tagus estuary, has the challenge of developing a Green Plan and a Soft Mobility Plan through the Environmental Traffic Management through Urban Design, with a formally consistent structure, that together, are able to establish a balanced connection between the urban and rural space, between built and not built, in a strategy of Global Landscape.

This writing is concerned with the questions, what are the "cities of the future," and in what sense we can call the village of Anosovo, or a post-Soviet post-industrial village in general, a city of the future. This is an exercise, a sketch, and a brief foray into the theme. This piece does not fulfill the task of answering the question it offers.

Who is Perry Rhodan? He is the central figure of an epic Science Fiction phenomenon created by German-speaking authors. Published weekly in pulp magazine format since 1961 with colorful covers depicting futuristic landscapes, Perry Rhodan’s 3000th issue now hits the newsstands. Science Fiction is gaining importance for contemporary planning efforts, and both SF literature and its images inspire planners and designers by offering fantastic visions of speculative futures and humanity’s cosmic destiny. Blade Runner is one case in point, and Perry Rhodan is another. By the way: This is also our first small step towards the upcoming issue of topos focused on utopias.

Futuristic concepts of housing environments show people, how it will be possible to live in the near future. These projects inspire engineers, scientists and researchers who bring modern technologies to life. It seems that technology is the key to solving the problems that humanity faces today. Housing environments need a new interpretation adapted to contemporary people who are looking for a new quality of living. In the article, the author will characterize futuristic visions of housing in the future, based on their location: on land, underground, in the air, under or on water.

Hazards have always been present in our planet and Man has always found a way how to protect himself and how to improve his life. Architecture is the best weapon man has ever had to fight these. The role of architecture and how it has improved our life conditions and has always offered us a way to rescue from hazards is the main subject that will be discussed in this paper. The investigation will be focused on the most important developments and applications that are being offered for today's hazards. Motion is the common task that the developments of architecture, providing us with a solution to major hazards Earth offers, have. Some of them use motion to improve living in the Blue Planet others use it to protect mankind from major problems like hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and even global warming. The aim is to give the idea of the main theories how these developments use motion in order to provide a better life. And finally, by analyzing and criticizing the way motion is used and why is used, the best application will be presented as the best solution for the contemporary problems.

Analysing contemporary concepts of cities of the future it is possible to notice two important groups of projects among them. One of them assumes, in closer or of distant future, coming into existence self-sufficient energy cities, which will not emit the carbon dioxide and process waste. Second, more popular, is the one which carries out demands of the sustainable development in constructing cities, putting the priori- ties for the city itself behind the target. This division into “visional” cities of the future and present corrective actions have been legible for ages. What is more, concepts of “cities of the future” responded to the purposes of “cities of the present time”. Meeting the needs of their residents was a leading message, ensuring better living conditions and sense of security. It seems, that according to the report “The future of cities – cities of the future”, a city of the future is a connection of an intelligent use of modern technologies and innovative systems facilitating managing respective agglomerations, with potential of the institution and companies as well as creativity and enthusiasm of citizens. The subject of the article is an analysis, in this light, of operations carried out by the Grenoble city hall, which has started carrying out over 30 assignments in the field of the integrated planning, taking a reduction in produced greenhouse gases as a specific target. EcoCité project, executing in Grenoble, is located on the surface of 250 hectares, in the central Presqu’Île district and is one of the most important investment action of the public-private sector in France. It assumes the implementation of operations in the amount of 1.3 milliard euro within 15 years.

Industrialization originated new socio-environmental problems in the city. Thus, during the XIXth and XXth centuries, urban thinking devised hygienist solutions with the idea of configuring an urban model. From the 1960s onwards, due to the enormous changes, there was a growth of environmental concerns and, searching an alternate model, the birth of the idea of sustainable development. In the face of growing awareness about climate changes and environmental problems, ecological concerns came to the forefront and urban ecology became an area of interest and approach through various disciplines, including the physical design of urban structures. In search of an urbanism of response to sustainable development at a local level, during the 1990s, eco-neighborhood comes to life as a pilot project of practical response to the concerns and thought developed till then. Northern European countries are pioneers in its making. Thus, eco-neighborhoods are analyzed, in this text, both as case studies and as historical references for good urban design in answer to environmental sustainability. With this analysis and elements drawn from history and urban ecology, we present guiding principles for good urban design that, after a confrontation with urban forms, are reflected in an operative model.