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[The Structure of Walled Cities and Their Application to Modern Urban Planning] Implications for Urban Planning in Toyako, Hokkaido from Medieval European Defense Systems
~The "Neo-Bastide Concept" that balances "protection" and "prosperity" in Toyako Town, Hokkaido, in an era of population decline~ *This article was published on February 2nd...
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[Roman Wisdom and Northern Development] The Urban Design of Lake Toya Explained through Vitruvius's "Ten Books on Architecture"
~Unravelling the philosophy of "coexistence" that modern cities should strive for through a dialogue between classical ideals and the harsh reality of snowy and volcanic regions~ *This...
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[In-depth Analysis] The Cardo and Decumanus, the Backbone of the City: How Roman Wisdom Can Improve Urban Development, Disaster Prevention, and Tourism in Hokkaido
From the origins of castrums (military camps) to modern smart snow removal and the transformation into a walkable city. *This article is based on the ancient…