The Friendly Urbanist

Yerevan at an Urbanism Crossroads: Tackling Transit, Housing, and Sustainability Challenges in Armenia’s Capital

This article delves into Yerevan, the 2800-year-old Armenian capital's unique urbanism, housing and transit, and its pressing challenges as

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Transit Oriented Development seems to be the darling of urban policy makers worldwide.

Apr 26, 20244 min read

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the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has emerged as a proposed solution to the growing fear of stagnation or even the precipitous dro

Feb 5, 20245 min read

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Had you told me 15 years ago that Saudi Arabia would be a trend setter in urban sustainability I'd have choked on my baklava.

Dec 16, 20235 min read

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We seem to pay more attention to the rise and fall of oil prices than to the challenges cities face in housing their residents.

Dec 8, 20234 min read

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Skepticism towards official information, challenges local governance. Public involvement in urban planning explores solutions.

Dec 4, 20233 min read

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I can't tell you how much I love public markets! So much action, sights, sounds, smells. It's like walking through an amusement park, but...

Nov 20, 20234 min read

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You can expect to read my thoughts and analysis on issues of urban policy, my views on some of the most recent research.

Sep 1, 20232 min read

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