Urban Planning and Simulation Modeling: How to Build Cozy Cities

Currently, the population of urban areas is increasing at a very high rate. Urbanization is increasing all over the world. People generally move from the countryside to more developed cities because of employment and educational opportunities. In developed economies, 79.2% of the population lives in cities. In the developing world, the amount is less but still more than half (UNCTAD).

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Urban population growth has been fueled by new technologies that have allowed cities to grow. The development of skyscrapers allowed for greater population density. In the future, we will witness the continued expansion of today's cities.

Urbanization has led to a new type of city called a megacity - a city of 10 million or more people. According to United Nations forecasts, there will be 43 megacities by 2030.

Jobs in manufacturing and IT, as well as increased opportunities for education and entertainment attract people from both rural and urban areas. Urban areas will continue to expand with population. This additional growth will create a number of challenges including overcrowding, housing issues, traffic congestion and reduced environmental quality.

Thus, it is necessary to pay attention to the construction of the cities of the future. This means more comfortable and well-maintained areas designed for pedestrians and vehicles. Urban planning is an essential step in creating a well-developed city. This results in happier people living in this built environment. Planning includes safe and affordable housing, better public transportation and public green spaces.

Pedestrian flows and parking problems

The design of walkways is important to make spaces near apartment buildings comfortable for the people who live there. In addition, city designers must consider pedestrian and vehicular traffic. This can help avoid traffic jams when entering the building from the road.

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Walkways

Simulation modeling allows you to test various scenarios without risk. This is possible by using pedestrian flows and analyzing them before the implementation of the project. Simulation allows experimenting with a real digital representation of a system.

In a pedestrian simulation model, you can define the area in which pedestrians can move. They will seek a faster path to their destination. It can be used for designing walkways around an apartment building.