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Why Architecture Matters

par Paul Goldberger ...

Lu par Michael Prichard ...

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6 heure 5 min

Why Architecture Matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. The purpose of Why Architecture Matters is to "come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually" — with its impact on our lives."Architecture begins to ... En savoir plus

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Why Architecture Matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. The purpose of Why Architecture Matters is to "come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually" — with its impact on our lives."Architecture begins to
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Radical Technologies

The Design of Everyday Life

par Adam Greenfield ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

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12 heure 14 min

Everywhere we turn, a startling new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future.We're told ... En savoir plus

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Everywhere we turn, a startling new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future.We're told
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Urban Planning: A Practical Guide to Designing Livable, Sustainable, and Just Cities

par Christopher Hale ...

Lu par Christopher Hale ...

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2 heure 12 min

Master the hidden systems of urban planning and sustainable design to transform your daily commute and local community. Whether you are waiting for a delayed bus, renting a downtown apartment, or walking through your neighborhood, the invisible rules of civic design impact your everyday life. This eye-opening audio experience equips curious residents and students with a powerful mental toolkit to ... En savoir plus

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Master the hidden systems of urban planning and sustainable design to transform your daily commute and local community. Whether you are waiting for a delayed bus, renting a downtown apartment, or walking through your neighborhood, the invisible rules of civic design impact your everyday life. This eye-opening audio experience equips curious residents and students with a powerful mental toolkit to
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The Intimate City

Walking New York

par Michael Kimmelman ...

Lu par Michael Kimmelman, William DeMeritt, Karen Murray, Eileen Noonan ...

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6 heure 34 min

From the New York Times architecture critic, his celebrated walking tours of New York City, now expanded, covering four of the five boroughs and some 540 million years of history, accompanied by some of the people who know it bestAs New York came to a halt with COVID, Michael Kimmelman composed an email to a group of architects, historians, writers, and friends, inviting them to take a walk. ... En savoir plus

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From the New York Times architecture critic, his celebrated walking tours of New York City, now expanded, covering four of the five boroughs and some 540 million years of history, accompanied by some of the people who know it bestAs New York came to a halt with COVID, Michael Kimmelman composed an email to a group of architects, historians, writers, and friends, inviting them to take a walk.
... En savoir plus
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Shade

The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource

par Sam Bloch ...

Lu par Shawn K. Jain ...

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9 heure 45 min

**An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a critical natural resource that should be available to all.“Thought-provoking . . . Bloch, an environmental journalist, examines how shade is now a privilege, often denied to farmworkers, the homeless, and ... En savoir plus

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**An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a critical natural resource that should be available to all.“Thought-provoking . . . Bloch, an environmental journalist, examines how shade is now a privilege, often denied to farmworkers, the homeless, and
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Streetfight

Handbook for an Urban Revolution

par Janette Sadik-Khan, Seth Solomonow ...

Lu par Suzie Althens ...

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8 heure 51 min

As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and bikers. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened ... En savoir plus

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As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and bikers. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened
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The New Localism

How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism

par Bruce Katz, Jeremy Nowak ...

Lu par Tristan Morris ...

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9 heure 49 min

In their new book, The New Localism, urban experts Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic, and environmental challenges.Power is shifting in the world: downward from national governments and states to cities and metropolitan communities; horizontally from the public sector to networks of ... En savoir plus

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In their new book, The New Localism, urban experts Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic, and environmental challenges.Power is shifting in the world: downward from national governments and states to cities and metropolitan communities; horizontally from the public sector to networks of
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Town Planning in Practice

par Raymond Unwin ...

Lu par Mark Tester ...

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7 heure 6 min

Raymond Unwin was a prominent architect and engineer from the late 19th and early 20th century. He helped popularize the Arts and Crafts movement and was one of the first English voices in the town planning movement. Town Planning in Practice was published in 1909 and still resonates with planners and urban designers today. It reflects on discussions that are still happening to this day including ... En savoir plus

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Raymond Unwin was a prominent architect and engineer from the late 19th and early 20th century. He helped popularize the Arts and Crafts movement and was one of the first English voices in the town planning movement. Town Planning in Practice was published in 1909 and still resonates with planners and urban designers today. It reflects on discussions that are still happening to this day including
... En savoir plus
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An Unpromised Land

par Leon Gettler ...

Lu par Leon Gettler ...

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4 heure 25 min

In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute ... En savoir plus

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In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute
... En savoir plus
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Love Letter to Suburbia, A

How to Restore the American Village

par Diane Alisa ...

Lu par Diane Alisa ...

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8 heure 50 min

What happened to the American Dream? In A Love Letter to Suburbia, Diane Alisa takes readers on a compelling journey through the rise of suburbia and its consequences on American life. With heartfelt reflections and practical insights, Diane confronts the disillusionment many feel living in suburban sprawl. She explores how car dependency, corporate control, and disintegrating community values ... En savoir plus

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What happened to the American Dream? In A Love Letter to Suburbia, Diane Alisa takes readers on a compelling journey through the rise of suburbia and its consequences on American life. With heartfelt reflections and practical insights, Diane confronts the disillusionment many feel living in suburban sprawl. She explores how car dependency, corporate control, and disintegrating community values
... En savoir plus
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Architecture: How Humanity Built Its Dreams in Stone and Steel

par Nicholas Marlowe ...

Lu par Nicholas Marlowe ...

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1 heures 47 min

Turn your daily commute into an awe-inspiring history tour by decoding the ancient human stories built into our streets. Far from dry engineering specifications, this immersive cultural study explores buildings as a collective diary of our deepest fears, soaring beliefs, and evolving societal needs. From the warmth of the first hearths to the sleek lines of experimental eco-cities, every structure ... En savoir plus

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Turn your daily commute into an awe-inspiring history tour by decoding the ancient human stories built into our streets. Far from dry engineering specifications, this immersive cultural study explores buildings as a collective diary of our deepest fears, soaring beliefs, and evolving societal needs. From the warmth of the first hearths to the sleek lines of experimental eco-cities, every structure
... En savoir plus
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Who Owns England?

How We Lost Our Green and Pleasant Land, and How to Take It Back

par Guy Shrubsole ...

Lu par Malk Williams ...

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12 heure 4 min

‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is PoliticsWho owns England?Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once ... En savoir plus

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‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is PoliticsWho owns England?Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once
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Ancient Time | How the Aztecs Built a City on a LAKE

par Stefan Novak ...

Lu par Stefan Novak ...

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1 heures 48 min

Uncover the epic history and ancient engineering of a massive empire built entirely on a volatile lake. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the pre-Aztec Valley of Mexico. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of a civilization that turned deadly natural hazards into strategic triumphs.Listen as myth, monumental ambition, and raw survival forge the ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the epic history and ancient engineering of a massive empire built entirely on a volatile lake. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the pre-Aztec Valley of Mexico. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of a civilization that turned deadly natural hazards into strategic triumphs.Listen as myth, monumental ambition, and raw survival forge the
... En savoir plus
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Roman Britain in Twenty Towns

A Visitor's Guide

par Professor Richard Hingley ...

Lu par Niall Lucas ...

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11 heure 21 min

Bloomsbury presents Roman Britain in Twenty Towns by Richard Hingley, read by Nial LucasFrom Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine.Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining ... En savoir plus

$22.50 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Roman Britain in Twenty Towns by Richard Hingley, read by Nial LucasFrom Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine.Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining
... En savoir plus
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The Well-Tempered Society

How Modern Science, Ancient Wisdom and Human Nature Guide us to Create Societies of Well-being in an Uncertain Time

par Jonathan Rose ...

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12 heure

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Paris Is Not Dead

Surviving Hypergentrification in the City of Light

par Cole Stangler ...

Lu par Graham Halstead ...

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8 heure 10 min

The Paris of popular imagination is lined with cobblestone streets and stylish cafés, a beacon for fashionistas and well-heeled tourists. But French-American journalist Cole Stangler, celebrated for his reporting on Paris and French politics, argues that the beating heart of the City of Light lies elsewhere—in its striving, working-class districts whose residents are being priced out of their ... En savoir plus

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The Paris of popular imagination is lined with cobblestone streets and stylish cafés, a beacon for fashionistas and well-heeled tourists. But French-American journalist Cole Stangler, celebrated for his reporting on Paris and French politics, argues that the beating heart of the City of Light lies elsewhere—in its striving, working-class districts whose residents are being priced out of their
... En savoir plus
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American Urbanist

How William H. Whyte's Unconventional Wisdom Reshaped Public Life

par Richard K. Rein ...

Lu par Tom Lennon ...

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24 heure 42 min

American Urbanist shares the life and wisdom of a man whose advocacy reshaped many of the places we know and love today—from New York's bustling Bryant Park to preserved forests and farmlands around the country. William "Holly" Whyte's experiences as a WWII intelligence officer and leader of the genre-defining reporters at Fortune Magazine in the 1950s shaped his razor-sharp assessments of how the ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

American Urbanist shares the life and wisdom of a man whose advocacy reshaped many of the places we know and love today—from New York's bustling Bryant Park to preserved forests and farmlands around the country. William "Holly" Whyte's experiences as a WWII intelligence officer and leader of the genre-defining reporters at Fortune Magazine in the 1950s shaped his razor-sharp assessments of how the
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Supertall

How the World's Tallest Buildings Are Reshaping Our Cities and Our Lives

par Stefan Al ...

Lu par Mike Chamberlain ...

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8 heure 40 min

The global boom in skyscrapers—why it's happening now, how they're made, and what they do to cities and people.We are living in a new urban age and its most tangible expression is the "supertall": megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. In Supertall, TED Resident Stefan Al—himself an experienced architect who has worked on some of the largest ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

The global boom in skyscrapers—why it's happening now, how they're made, and what they do to cities and people.We are living in a new urban age and its most tangible expression is the "supertall": megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. In Supertall, TED Resident Stefan Al—himself an experienced architect who has worked on some of the largest
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Brave New Home

Our Future in Smarter, Simpler, Happier Housing

par Diana Lind ...

Lu par Janina Edwards ...

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6 heure 45 min

This smart, provocative look at how the American Dream of single-family homes, white picket fences, and two-car garages became a lonely, overpriced nightmare explores how new trends in housing can help us live better.Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. More people are living alone, marrying later in life, and having smaller families. At the same ... En savoir plus

$29.69 CAD

This smart, provocative look at how the American Dream of single-family homes, white picket fences, and two-car garages became a lonely, overpriced nightmare explores how new trends in housing can help us live better.Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. More people are living alone, marrying later in life, and having smaller families. At the same
... En savoir plus
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Sustainable Urbanism::

[A New Way to Think About Architecture, Landscapes, Ecosystems, and Urbanism.]

par Amanda Burchard ...

Lu par Digital Voice Marcus G ...

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9 heure 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Sustainable Urbanism:: [A New Way to Think About Architecture, Landscapes, Ecosystems, and Urbanism.]As the world's population continues to urbanize, the need for sustainable cities becomes more pressing than ever. In our first chapters, we lay the foundation by understanding the principles and concepts of sustainable urbanism. From there, we delve ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Sustainable Urbanism:: [A New Way to Think About Architecture, Landscapes, Ecosystems, and Urbanism.]As the world's population continues to urbanize, the need for sustainable cities becomes more pressing than ever. In our first chapters, we lay the foundation by understanding the principles and concepts of sustainable urbanism. From there, we delve
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History of Architecture: From Ancient Monuments to Modern Cities in 10 Essential Chapters

par Michael Davenport ...

Lu par Michael Davenport ...

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1 heures 55 min

Transform your daily commute into an immersive architectural history of human civilization and urban design. Wander through an enormous open-air museum of the mind, pausing at ancient mud-brick villages and soaring glass towers. This atmospheric listening experience breathes life into the stone temples and bustling streets of our shared past.Whether winding down to relax or seeking focused ... En savoir plus

$12.31 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Transform your daily commute into an immersive architectural history of human civilization and urban design. Wander through an enormous open-air museum of the mind, pausing at ancient mud-brick villages and soaring glass towers. This atmospheric listening experience breathes life into the stone temples and bustling streets of our shared past.Whether winding down to relax or seeking focused
... En savoir plus
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Nest City

How Citizens Serve Cities and Cities Serve Citizens

par Beth Sanders ...

Lu par Beth Sanders ...

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9 heure 46 min

Our linear ways of thinking about, organizing and planning our cities do not meet the true nature of cities as complex and messy systems. There are no simple solutions to the challenges we face: many citizens don't feel they belong; we don't agree on how to best move around; many don't have jobs or homes they can afford; we make running businesses hard work; we are facing challenges with the ... En savoir plus

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Our linear ways of thinking about, organizing and planning our cities do not meet the true nature of cities as complex and messy systems. There are no simple solutions to the challenges we face: many citizens don't feel they belong; we don't agree on how to best move around; many don't have jobs or homes they can afford; we make running businesses hard work; we are facing challenges with the
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A Natural History of Empty Lots

Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places

par Christopher Brown ...

Lu par Christopher Brown ...

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9 heure

An "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author).During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The property—abandoned and full of litter and debris ... En savoir plus

$32.39 CAD

An "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author).During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The property—abandoned and full of litter and debris
... En savoir plus
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Transit Development: Engineering Urban Growth

par Gavin T. Railton ...

Lu par Digital Voice Martin G ...

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4 heure 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover how integrated transit planning can transform growing cities into vibrant, connected communities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally. Transit Development: Engineering Urban Growth reveals proven strategies for aligning public transport networks with urban planning goals, enabling you to design systems that reduce congestion ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover how integrated transit planning can transform growing cities into vibrant, connected communities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally. Transit Development: Engineering Urban Growth reveals proven strategies for aligning public transport networks with urban planning goals, enabling you to design systems that reduce congestion
... En savoir plus

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