Category Archives: New Urbanism

Ikea’s store in Vienna has no carpark!

Posted on 18 January, 2023 by Eclipse Now

When Ikea decides that you cannot drive to their store but must use Vienna’s great public transport network, you know even corporations are starting to think about the customer experience in new ways. They’re including the trip there and the … Continue reading →

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Regeneration launch

Posted on 14 January, 2023 by Eclipse Now

One of the biggest environmental movements has combined a bunch of different perspectives into an overarching philosophy of Regeneration. Regeneration “puts life at the centre of every act and decision.” Please watch this 5 minute launch of one of the … Continue reading →

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Suburbia stops kids on bikes

Posted on 26 December, 2022 by Eclipse Now

It’s now becoming illegal in parts of North America for all those ‘kids on bikes’ adventures. Some countries do not require ‘soccer mums’ as the kids just ride to the sports themselves! As Not Just Bikes says: “Of all the … Continue reading →

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Trackless trams / EV bus-trains are a cheap way to connect precincts

Posted on 10 August, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, good old Professor Peter Newman is still at it – changing Australian neighbourhoods to be more local, walk-able, water-wise, connected and green. One of the key connecting strategies are the so-called “Trackless trams” which can be thought of … Continue reading →

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Dubai finally going New Urban – but at what cost?

Posted on 11 January, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Hi all,it seems even the giant tourist-attraction city of Dubai is starting to think about New Urban planning. The mantra up to now has been to get people out of the airport and spending money in the city. What’s today’s … Continue reading →

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