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Central Green Forest Park

Central Green Forest Park has been essential to the ecological recovery of a former chemicals factory. It has fast become one of Beijing’s most popular green spaces, playing host to an array of recreation, education and cultural activities.

Conversations

Are smarter parks also more attractive?

People are more likely to visit parks, and for longer, in ​‘smart’ cities that incorporate innovative technology into their public spaces.

CONVERSATIONS

The 15% difference: the outsize benefits of a small amount of green space

Decades after people first moved into Sydney’s Victoria Park neighbourhood, it’s clear their parklands - while just 15% of the site - have nurtured a community that’s going strong.

Conversations

The future is quality housing with humanity

Office, gym, cinema, boardroom, classroom… In 2020 the humble home has done it all. What does this mean for the future of the residential development sector?

Podcast

Adam Scott on The Future of UK Cities

FreeState’s Adam Scott joins a live recording of the Property Podcast event: ​‘Future of UK Cities: the Power of the Citizen.’ Listen now.

PODCAST

Re-emerging resilient

We don’t know exactly what our lives, work and communities will look like post COVID-19. But we know some trends of recent years have accelerated with the global pandemic.

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Colma Creek, South San Francisco

Colma Creek Connector brings the community and experts together to imagine – and create – a brighter future for an urban waterway in South San Francisco, using storytelling to engage future custodians.

PODCAST

What can emergencies teach us about design?

The valuable lessons we can take from fires, floods and pandemics.

CONVERSATIONS

Design for a changing climate – fire and community resilience

Communities in Australia and California share connected experiences as they face climate-related threats, especially fire.

News November 08, 2019

Hassell urban design applauded at Australian National Architecture Awards

The new Green Square Library and Plaza in Sydney was a standout at the Australian Institute of Architect’s National Architecture Awards.

News October 31, 2019

Hassell flour mill conversion wins Australian Urban Design Award

The Hassell-designed Flour Mill of Summer Hill was named among the winners at 2019 Australian Urban Design Awards.

News November 20, 2019

Aboriginal designers Yerrabingin + Hassell finalists in ANZ Stadium Precinct competition

The shortlist for the Sydney Stadia Precinct – Public Domain Design Competition has been revealed, with an Indigenous Australian design team led by Yerrabingin, with support from Hassell, being named among the four finalists.

Podcasts

Why the best designed cities reflect the best of us

Have we forgotten how to design for love and belonging?

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Resilient South City, San Francisco

Our collective’s scheme for this ​‘industrial city’ makes it easier to enjoy the creek and bay, reduce the impacts of flooding and build resilience to sea level rise.

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Resilient by Design Challenge, San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the world’s most captivating waterfront cities. It also happens to be one of the most vulnerable to sea level rise.