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Is this the end of zoning? Not quite. But it’s time to rethink it.
Urban planning was born with a modernist idea: divide the city by functions. Homes here, schools there. Factories at the edge. Each area with one purpose, clearly separated from the rest. But cities — and lives — don’t work like that anymore. Let’s look at four traditional urban functions and how they’re shifting: 📍 Home is no longer just “home” A place for work, care, learning, entertainment. One room, many lives. 📍 The street is a plaza Not just for cars. In many cities,
Francesco Procacci
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Would you like to live in a city without cars?
How can city planning encourage more sustainable cycle-pedestrian mobility? 🚲 🛴 🚶♂️ Based on my academic researches and my twenty years of experience in the urban design sector, it is possible to design cities more people and cycle friendly, for the benefit of the overall urban environment and the people health and safety. This brief research contains my main considerations and key points on the topic, with the hope that it can be useful for the community interested in th
Francesco Procacci
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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