The Evolution of Urban Planning

 

Guest Post submitted by Konstantin von der Schulenburg

Konstantin von der Schulenburg is an architect who writes about issues relating to his industry. The infographic presented below has already been posted to several engineering, construction, and public interest websites. It’s a provocative graphic for the planning ideas it chooses to include (and exclude!), the urban architects and planners it quotes, and its framing of planning history as an “Evolution.”  Let us know what you think in the comments box below!

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Over the last few centuries urban planning has evolved radically. The building of cities and towns has a complex and multifaceted history. Although urban planning has only been recognized as a distinct profession for less than a century, cities worldwide reflect the different elements of conscious design in everything from their layout to their functionality. In early times, cities provided a safe haven from outside forces and have been always been the center of government. With the introduction of modern aerial warfare, cities have become key targets for destruction rather than safe zones.

Consequently, over time the needs of cities changed. Architects have created some of the most influential urban designs in history to meet the needs of citizens. The infographic below reflects these changes from Giambattista Nolli’s ‘’Nolli Map’’ to Le Corbusier’s ‘’Radiant City.’’  Each of these plans has changed how we live, with each step in this urban revolution having had a significant impact on their societies and all over the world.

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