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designing to follow, not lead

In thirty years’ time, more than two thirds of the world’s population is expected to reside in cities. The biggest increases being in Asia and Africa, meaning that these urban spaces play an increasingly important role in shaping the wellbeing of our society.

Understanding how the built environment nurtures specific (1961). Jane was critical of large-scale urban projects and advocated for design that is open and adaptable to change so as to preserve the complex urban fabric of historic cities.

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