Lecture
Urban Density: Reimagining Existing Spaces
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This lecture challenges the idea of creating new urban areas from scratch, emphasizing the potential of underutilized spaces within existing cities. The instructor discusses the importance of densifying urban environments by not only expanding horizontally but also vertically, highlighting the need to utilize the space beneath the city's surface.
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