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Last updated on Feb 19, 2025
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You're torn between urban planners and landscape architects. How do you bridge the gap in design preferences?

In the dance between urban planning and landscape architecture, collaboration is key. To harmonize their visions:

- Establish a shared goal for the project, focusing on the benefits of integrating both fields.

- Involve all stakeholders early on to discuss priorities and constraints, ensuring mutual understanding.

- Encourage interdisciplinary workshops to foster innovation and cross-pollination of ideas.

How have you successfully navigated interdisciplinary design challenges?

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You're torn between urban planners and landscape architects. How do you bridge the gap in design preferences?

In the dance between urban planning and landscape architecture, collaboration is key. To harmonize their visions:

- Establish a shared goal for the project, focusing on the benefits of integrating both fields.

- Involve all stakeholders early on to discuss priorities and constraints, ensuring mutual understanding.

- Encourage interdisciplinary workshops to foster innovation and cross-pollination of ideas.

How have you successfully navigated interdisciplinary design challenges?

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    Dheeraj Wadhwani

    First Assistant Engineer at Scorpio Marine Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.

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    Only thing that can bridge this gap is through a hybrid model of urban planning and landscape architect. Include both ideas and make world better and beautiful place

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    Samantha Hewakodikara

    Sustainable Architect | Urban & Master Planner | Landscape & Interior Designer | BIM & 3D Visualization Expert | VR Design & Remote Architecture | Freelancer

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    Bridging the gap between urban planners and landscape architects requires a holistic approach that balances functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Both disciplines contribute essential elements to the built environment, but their perspectives can sometimes clash urban planners focus on infrastructure, zoning, and long-term city growth, while landscape architects emphasize ecological harmony, green spaces, and user experience.

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    Erika Theunissen - Indigen Architects

    Director & Co-Founder at Indigen Architects | Sustainable Architectural Design | Creating Human-Centered Spaces | SACAP Registered Architect

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    Successfully navigating interdisciplinary design challenges involves fostering early collaboration across architecture, landscape, and urban planning. By prioritizing communication and creating a shared vision, we ensure that green spaces, ecological functions, and urban infrastructure work in harmony. I focus on integrating sustainable design principles, understanding site context, and maintaining an iterative design process to balance ecological, social, and spatial needs. Through constant dialogue and feedback loops, we craft environments that are not only functional but also sustainable, engaging, and inclusive for communities.

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    Hugo Moreno Freydig

    I create sustainable, accessible and safe urban and architectural design

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    In the dynamic interplay between urban planning and landscape architecture, collaboration is essential. To bridge design differences: • Define a Shared Vision: Align goals early to integrate both disciplines effectively. • Engage Stakeholders Early: Open dialogue ensures mutual understanding of priorities and constraints. • Encourage Interdisciplinary Workshops: Fostering collaboration leads to innovative, balanced solutions.

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    CESAR AUGUSTO CORTES LOPEZ

    Arquitecto, Urbanista e investigador. Establecido en Bogotá; Diseñador de ecología urbana, Biorregiones e infraestructura verde.

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    La integración entre planificación urbana y arquitectura del paisaje es crucial para desarrollar entornos equilibrados y sostenibles. A lo largo de mi experiencia, he encontrado que la clave para cerrar esta brecha radica en la colaboración desde la concepción del proyecto. 1. Objetivo Compartido: Definir desde el inicio una visión común que combine funcionalidad urbana con armonía paisajística. En el Puente Conexión Ecológica entre Páramos, por ejemplo, alineamos la infraestructura con la regeneración ambiental, asegurando beneficios tanto urbanos como ecológicos. 2. Participación Temprana: Involucrar a todas las disciplinas y partes interesadas desde el primer momento evita conflictos y asegura un enfoque holístico.

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    Unnati Gaikwad

    Enthusiastic Urban Designer, Planner & Architect seeking opportunities in the industry to apply my knowledge and collaborate with experienced professionals.

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    To bridge the gap between urban planning and landscape architecture, collaboration is crucial. Establishing a shared vision early on ensures both disciplines align toward common goals. Open dialogue involving stakeholders from the start can highlight priorities and constraints, fostering mutual understanding. Encouraging interdisciplinary workshops can inspire innovative ideas, blending planners' strategic focus with landscape architects' environmental and aesthetic expertise. By embracing this collaborative approach, projects can deliver cohesive designs that balance functionality, sustainability, and community needs.

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    Luke Champa, AICP

    Planner | Big Ideas | Small Steps | Transportation | Community Development

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    Not a very big bridge. Both provide holistic, systems approaches however, there are two perspective differences: (1) Landscape Architecture brings more natural environment and human-based principals while (2) Urban Planning brings more built- or engineering-based principles. The best team combines the two perspectives.

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    Mohammadreza Ghaderan

    Architect | Detail designer | Landscape Designer

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    Actually I believe every architect should understand urban planning, as every designed space exists within a larger context, such as a city or village. Buildings should maintain strong connections and harmony with their surroundings.

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    Natalie Mata

    Specialist in Civil Construction Planning | Urban Transport Management Specialist | PMP® | Civil Engineering | Project Management | Planning and Control Engineer

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    Conciliar as perspectivas de planejadores urbanos e arquitetos paisagistas pode ser um desafio, mas também uma oportunidade para criar espaços mais equilibrados e funcionais. A chave está no diálogo e na integração de ideias. Começar promovendo workshops colaborativos, onde ambas as partes possam expor suas visões e prioridades. Ferramentas visuais, como maquetes digitais e simulações, ajudam a demonstrar como diferentes abordagens podem coexistir. Além disso, alinhar as soluções com as necessidades da comunidade pode ser um ponto de convergência entre estética e funcionalidade. No fim, um bom projeto nasce da harmonia entre visão urbana e paisagismo.

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