8/8/2019 The Evolution of Urban Planning | Smart Cities Dive ARCHIVES: This is legacy content from before Sustainable Cities Collective was relaunched as Smart Cities Dive in early 2017. Some information, such as publication dates or images, may not have migrated over. For the latest in smart city news, check out the new Smart Cities Dive site or sign up for our daily newsletter. The Evolution of Urban Planning dsaitta Over the last few centuries urban planning has evolved radically. The building of cities and towns has a complex and multifaceted history. Although urban planning has only been recognized as a distinct profession for less than a century, cities worldwide reflect the different elements of conscious design in everything from their layout to their functionality. In early times, cities provided a safe haven from outside forces and have been always been the center https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/evolution-urban-planning/1171492/ 1/5 8/8/2019 The Evolution of Urban Planning | Smart Cities Dive of government. With the introduction of modern aerial warfare, cities have become key targets for destruction rather than safe zones. Consequently, over time the needs of cities changed. Architects have created some of the most influential urban designs in history to meet the needs of citizens. The infographic below reflects these changes from Giambattista Nolli's ''Nolli Map'' to Le Corbusier's ''Radiant City.'' Each of these plans has changed how we live, with each step in this urban revolution having had a significant impact on their societies and all over the world. https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/evolution-urban-planning/1171492/ 2/5 8/8/2019 The Evolution of Urban Planning | Smart Cities Dive https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/evolution-urban-planning/1171492/ 3/5 8/8/2019 The Evolution of Urban Planning | Smart Cities Dive https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/evolution-urban-planning/1171492/ 4/5 8/8/2019 The Evolution of Urban Planning | Smart Cities Dive https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/evolution-urban-planning/1171492/ 5/5
