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Let's say you are asked to develop the best neighbourhood in the world!

1. Show us images of what it would look like? You can create from AI, computer games, physical models, collage, photographs, drawings... you choose. We want to see creativity.

2. Explain to us what makes your design a 'good place'.

3. Post here! and tag me!

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people focused, various activities on the street, feels lively, feels safe as doors opening to the street...

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AI version of Ebenezer Howard's Garden City

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Through the utilisation of AI tools I was able to create some ideal town centres, notably Ebenezer Howard and his Garden City complex to get AI to include greenery in these towns.

Additionally I asked the tool to create towns similar to Poundbury, complimenting the architectural charm, focusing on the pedestrianised area and traditional buildings.

I believe that a ‘good place’ should include plenty of greenery to heighten sensory experiences as well as a circular format with surrounding buildings leading to this area.

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There should also be great transport links, good facilities and individual small businesses within the centre to attract a variety of people as well as a sensory experience linked to the nature

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AI town, based on 'Gilmore Girls'.

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I used AI to recreate a town based on the TV series Gilmore Girls. This town has permeability as it is a grid layout and it very permeable on foot or bike. It has a variety of uses, the houses could also represent shops and residential dwellings above. It represents vitality due to active frontages. It is clear for legibility and the band stand could be used as a landmark. 

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DALL·E 2024-11-02 21.18.29 - A picturesque housing estate inspired by _Gilmore Girls_, featuring a cozy central square similar to a small town with a gazebo and cobblestone paths

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Eastman Village, Hargrave Drive, Harrow View, Harrow

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My overview of my ideal plan for a city incorporates a grid layout. This layout allows for wide streets as well as maximization of sunlight, ventilation and open space creating a functional and visually distinct urban environment.

My design has taken inspiration from Barcelona and its block layout. This design enhances traffic flows, provides plenty of sunlight and ventilation and creates spacious public areas. It is rich in vitality due to the active frontages located around these blocks.

I have gone for a robust look that maximises space without compromising other buildings' views. The grid layout is also easy to navigate due to its permeable layout and variety of paths leading towards a central park.

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Easy access to basic amenities, Walkability / Transport links, Safety and Security, Community and Cultural Spaces ,Diversity ,Environmentally friendly/Greenspace.

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An AI developed image based on a vibrant urban development that embraces ornate buildings and the integration of a green landscape.

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I used AI as a tool to create a vibrant public hub. It has a circular shape which maximises space and makes it walkable and permeable. The edges are active as doors and windows open to the streets, this increases the safety in the area which is essential to making an area attractive. There are restaurants and cafes which are places people can socialise and outside sitting integrates them into the public space. In addition, it integrates the ecosystem with green roofs and living walls which not only have positive effects on pollution in the atmosphere but also creates a greener sense of place which is important in creating a sensory environment. The architecture is inspired by Edwardian designs as they maximise space and light with large windows. Their ornate details and domed structures are beautiful and create a richness in the area which links them to the arts and crafts movement. There is no traffic, and this maximises the pedestrian space. One thing I would add is to include is an electric tram as a form of public transport. This would reduce pollution from car fumes and increase the accessibility of the area. Green roofs and clean transport are small steps to a sustainable area which should be key focusses of modern development.

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A 'good place' is vibrant, accessible and attractive to the eye. It should also have a sense of safety. Looking to the future, it should be as sustainable and carbon friendly as possible. 

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DALL·E 2024-11-02 11.56.13 - A vibrant and busy city scene with abundant green space, including green roofs and living walls on buildings, and a spacious public center area. The a

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I have used chat GPT to create a buzzy town with lots of green and open spaces, having positive effects on the environment. The town has active edges, making the town safer as all front doors and windows facing the busy streets. The town is very permeable as it has cycle paths and the river makes it easy to walk around and also means there is no traffic maximising pedestrian spaces, my design also has wide streets ensuring ventilation and reducing congestion . There is a traditional clock tower in the town centre which makes it easy to navigate yourself around the town as there is a recognisable landmark. The town is very social due to lots of cafes and bars around the river where you can sit inside and outside as well as being able to socialise in the green spaces around the river. For my design I have taken inspiration from European cities using factors such as community centred planning with areas to socialise which maximise sunlight and surrounded by lots of other busy areas and pedestrian friendly streets, prioritising cyclists.

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Somewhere with lots of green public spaces creating a busy environment, places with good bars and cafes where you are able to sit outside and look onto the street or other public spaces, such as a river.

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Using AI I created an image of a street with public green spaces and high quality bus connections

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The area has good transport links and sensory enrichment which makes the area engaging to be in and inviting 

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AI developed image showing city that uses sustainable methods for energy, transport and living, distinctive designs and pedestrianised streets. 

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I used AI to produce my idea of a ‘good place’. For me, a good place uses sustainable methods, has a thriving economy and is different by design.

The land is utilised efficiently allowing mixed use, creating vibrancy and economic growth. Well laid out streets enable sustainable travel (walking, cycling, electric buses). Design inspired by Milton Keynes producing open fronted buildings - active edges around each block. Smaller blocks for a permeable design and improved walkability. Green roofs and spaces for enhanced communal wellbeing.

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People-centric design, welcoming and accessible spaces, sustainable, mixed use, moderate density, diverse and interactive community (richness).

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What makes a good place is open edges and open spaces. When you walk in a neighbourhood, you want to feel involved and a sense of belonging. You can achieve this through lots of open and green space, and when there's not enough or much, use colours. Colours open up the mind and make things look beautiful, as well as make you feel calm and relaxed. 

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I used AI to produce this photo asking it to add sustainable elements like wind turbines, which provide renewable energy by harnessing wind power. Wind turbines are a vital part of reducing carbon emissions as they generate electricity without burning fossil fuels. The image also includes solar panels, which capture sunlight to produce clean energy and are efficient in reducing our dependence on non-renewable sources. Additionally, people are shown using bikes, a sustainable and eco-friendly way to travel that reduces air pollution and traffic congestion. Green spaces featured in the photo highlight the importance of nature in urban areas, enhancing biodiversity and improving air quality.

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This is a good place because it combines sustainable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, promotes eco-friendly transportation through biking, and integrates abundant green spaces, creating a healthier environment and supporting a sustainable lifestyle.

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I used chat GPT to create a futuristic city that utilises Georgian architecture to give it a perfect mix of modern whilst still having the old-school charm. The green spaces and tree-lined streets don't just look good- they make the air cleaner and give people a nice spot to chill. Stylish shops and accessible roads cater to the convenience and aesthetic appeal, supporting both local businesses and making the town easily navigable. The design thoughtfully blends tradition with innovation, offering a balanced lifestyle that values heritage and future-forward urban planning. The city will have a sustainable future that feels inviting and liveable for everyone.

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Green spaces, modern convenience, sustainable living, modern amenities, eco-friendly atmosphere

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i used AI to produce this photo, incorporating sustainable elements like wind turbines, which provide renewable energy by harnessing wind power. Wind turbines are a vital part of reducing carbon emissions as they generate electricity without burning fossil fuels. The image also includes solar panels, which capture sunlight to produce clean energy and are efficient in reducing our dependence on non-renewable sources. Additionally, people are shown using bikes, a sustainable and eco-friendly way to travel that reduces air pollution and traffic congestion. Green spaces featured in the photo highlight the importance of nature in urban areas, enhancing biodiversity and improving air quality

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This is a good place because it combines sustainable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, promotes eco-friendly transportation through biking, and integrates abundant green spaces, creating a healthier environment and supporting a sustainable lifestyle

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This is my view of a good place

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It is appealing to the eye. There is a lot of greenery, and the city itself is merged with nature. 

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a video montage of my favourite places ✩

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For me, what makes a good place is it's capacity to hold and care for life. A good places embraces humanity and encourges people to find each other, and opens opportunities for love to be shared. I wanted to take a more metaphysical approach to the concept of a good place, and focus on overarching themes and concepts

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MY GOOD PLACE

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It thrives through its passion of suitability and richness of its greenery.  

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Enrichment week task

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I accumulated all the pictures I took personally in different cities around the world whenever I thought “this is a good place”. What I’m noticing in the choice of my pictures is that I appreciate open spaces and grandeous architecture. In my opinion the good place involves an outdoor atmosphere with different activities that establishes a vitality of socialisation and a diversity of use. Greenery and bodies of water are also essential as they provide a sense of connection to nature, which continues to be more important over time because of the urbanisation of cities. An open space needs to feel secure and safe for the community for which it is essential for there to be good lighting for visibility through infrastructure. Lastly, street art and monuments improve the legibility of place, making it memorable and picturesque.

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I have used AI to create a cityscape that is a mixture of two cities that I find really interesting, Bangkok and Singapore and presented these in a collage. This city would be built around connectivity and ensuring that for robustness that the city focuses on creating as many pedestrianised areas as possible! It contains a mixture of both modern architecture and also historic architecture to preserve culture of the area!

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Vibrancy of cultures and activities to take part in! Good public transport that encourages fewer cars and pollution. Many mixed use high density buildings to encourage robustness. Architecture styles that fit pre-existing buildings, such as temples!

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This AI generated image is an attempt of a good place. It includes a mix of old classical (Georgian style) architecture and green (sustainable) infrastructure which adds to the variety. It emphasises the importance of creating a city which is environmentally friendly but also restores character in a place through it's buildings and creating richness.

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To capture the replication of an ideal town through the illustration of an AI tool, emphasising on using the heart of the English countryside to generate and open and inclusive community, supporting sustainable practices such as community gardens that increase the diversity and promotion of wildlife within the area. With nature reserves and biking trails to decrease congestion and encourage outdoor activities such as biking and walking to reduce the usage of cars. By focusing on the health and wellness of the people the environment is the main factor within the town that can support and promote connectivity with neighbours within the area, creating local framers markets and such events to create a stronger community. This will also support local businesses that can supply their produce from local economies.

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A 'good place' to live is a very subjective view, yet a town filled with beautiful green natural surroundings and sustainable living practices, that aim to create a calm and social environment is always a desired attraction. Having the ability to take a brisk walk in a safe and open environment filled with diverse natural wildlife and scenic views, with little bustle of the chaotic congestion of traffic and minimal pollution that afflicts most cities.

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DALL·E 2024-11-04 21.24.01 - A vibrant town in the British countryside with a close-knit, community-oriented environment. The town center features a large central plaza with a par

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This is a 'good place' in my opinion as there shows a lot of people in a place and different modes of transport. Bus lanes and cycle lanes for an increase of permeability and safety in the area as well as the block and plot sizes. There are open spaces for community engagement and socialising and also greenery around the place to create a sense of identity and an inviting atmosphere. The active frontages from all sides of the buildings which encourages visual and physical attraction between the streets and the buildings. This overall improves the vitality of the area. 

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A vibrant and active neighbourhood that incorporates a mixture of classical American architecture with open and walkable parks and plazas through a mixture use developments.

High levels of connectivity between blocks and spaces as to increase permeability and walkability, the ease of access between areas, however permeability is reduced within residential only areas as to create a quitter and more private environment.

Variety is uses, more so towards the lower half of the development however a strong mixture uses are found throughout

Vitality is displayed through the many through paths and parks, as well as open spaces, allowing freedom of movement. Natural surveillance is also high

legibility, viewed through notable feature, creating strong levels of such, central square monument for example

Robustness, plots are easily adaptable to a range of uses

Richness, viewed through the contrasting styles of archaicities, American Colonial Style small streets and larger areas having Creole style architecture, as seen in New Orleans, coupled with active frontages and variety of green space and trees, conveying an overall rich environment.